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Robert Redford, Hollywood’s golden boy with a Midas touch
AFP, Published on 16/09/2025
» With his all-American good looks, Robert Redford, who died on Tuesday at age 89, was the eternal “Sundance Kid”, a US screen legend both in front of and behind the camera.
Hollywood icon Robert Redford dies at 89
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/09/2025
» Robert Redford, the quintessentially handsome leading man who starred in acclaimed movies, won an Academy Award as a director and was hailed as the “godfather of indie films” for founding the Sundance Film Festival, has died. He was 89.
Gold and baht causing headaches for central bank
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/09/2025
» The increase in errors and omissions in Thailand’s balance of payments may be linked to gold trading and the baht’s appreciation against the US dollar, says the head of the Bank of Thailand.
New Bangkok condos being offered at 2015 prices
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/09/2025
» Some new condominiums launched recently in Bangkok have been priced at levels similar to those seen a decade ago, as developers settle for slim margins to draw buyers with limited purchasing power, according to the Thai Condominium Association.
Hong Kong seeks to limit children's digital device use amid rising myopia rates
South China Morning Post, Published on 16/09/2025
» Hong Kong authorities will seek to further limit young children's use of mobile digital devices, including social media access, by updating the city's guidelines as part of health initiatives set to be unveiled in Wednesday's policy address, the South China Morning Post has learned.
When superstition meets the lottery: Thai traditions of prediction
Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2025
» Superstition and lottery buying are deeply rooted in the Land of Smiles, and the two often overlap. Many Thais rely on superstition to help guide them in choosing winning numbers, though such practices are more cultural than guaranteed paths to success.
Shangri-La revives riverside street food buffet
Published on 16/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 16, 2025 — Shangri-La Bangkok brings back its popular “Raan Dung Ross Ded: RDRD Street Food Buffet Under the Stars @ Poolside”, marking the 25th edition of the riverfront event. The outdoor market gathers stalls listed in the Michelin Guide Bangkok alongside Shangri-La Bangkok food stations and desserts, with live music and family-friendly activities in one venue. The next event will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 5.30pm to 9.30pm.
Malaysians visiting southern Thailand becoming more adventurous
Assawin Pakawan and Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 16/09/2025
» Malaysian visitors to southern Thailand are looking beyond Hat Yai city where massage, food and other traditional activities are offered, to more adventurous destinations.
Thailand records 7.1% drop in foreign visitors
Reuters, Published on 16/09/2025
» Thailand's foreign tourist arrivals from Jan 1 to Sept 14 fell 7.08% from the same period a year earlier, the Tourism and Sports Ministry reported on Tuesday.
Eight highlights at Dusit Arun at Dusit Central Park
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/09/2025
» Said to be Thailand's largest urban roof park, "Dusit Arun At Dusit Central Park" has quickly become a new landmark for nature (and content) lovers in Bangkok.