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The umpire who became a legend
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 27/09/2025
» The widespread tributes to cricket umpire Harold 'Dickie' Bird who passed away this week at the age of 92 show how much he was admired in the cricketing world. It is extremely rare for an official in any sport to be acknowledged in such a manner, but Bird was someone special. He was an eccentric character and the subject of many anecdotes.
Exile songs resurface
Life, John Clewley, Published on 27/09/2025
» From the early 1970s to the 80s, Mogadishu boasted one of the Horn of Africa's liveliest night scenes with groups from this "Golden Era" like Dur Dur Band entertaining at clubs and hotels across the city. A coup in 1991 and subsequent civil war put a stop to the music and musicians had to go underground or migrate. Those who went by the latter route took their music and culture across the Somali diaspora (one of Africa's largest).
Thaksin’s drain-gang job on hold
Post Reporters, Published on 26/09/2025
» The Department of Corrections clarified on Friday that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra cannot yet be assigned to public service, as only “top-level” inmates qualify.
Financial planning urged across generations
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 26/09/2025
» Financial literacy and early planning are more critical than ever, especially in this era of economic uncertainty, online financial content creators said at the Next Gen Finance forum hosted by the Bangkok Post on Friday.
Credit bureau urges Thais to check records annually
Somruedi Banchongduang and Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 26/09/2025
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) is urging Thais to review their credit information annually to monitor their debt conditions and protect against financial fraud.
One Bangkok Showcases Community-Centric Initiatives at Sustainability Expo 2025
Published on 26/09/2025
» One Bangkok, the largest holistically integrated district in the heart of Bangkok, developed by TCC Assets (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Frasers Property Holdings (Thailand) Co., Ltd. proudly returns to Sustainability Expo 2025 (SX2025), ASEAN’s premier sustainability exposition, for the sixth consecutive year at the Queen Sirikit National Convention. As the undisputed Heart of Bangkok, One Bangkok is dedicated to creating enduring value for its people and the wider community. This year, One Bangkok showcases a dynamic blueprint for urban flourishing, demonstrating how people-centric design and community programming cultivate a truly thriving metropolis.
Chanin survives siblings’ bid to oust him from Dusit Thani board
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/09/2025
» The shareholders of SET-listed Dusit Thani Plc have rejected a proposal to remove Chanin Donavanik from the hotel company’s board during an extraordinary general meeting on Friday evening in Bangkok.
UN identifies 158 firms linked to Israeli settlements
AFP, Published on 26/09/2025
» GENEVA - The United Nations on Friday released a long-awaited update of its database of companies with activities in Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories, listing 158 firms from 11 countries.
UK court drops terror case against Kneecap rapper
AFP, Published on 26/09/2025
» LONDON - A British court on Friday threw out a charge of supporting terrorism brought against a Northern Irish singer from the punk rap group Kneecap which had provoked an outcry among its fans.
Trump brands indicted opponent Comey a ‘dirty cop’
AFP, Published on 26/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Friday followed up his cheering of the indictment of political opponent James Comey by branding the former FBI director a “dirty cop” and declaring him guilty.