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Springfield Ohio becomes ground zero for the US election after Trump’s bizarre debate night cats and dogs claim

Springfield Ohio becomes ground zero for the US election after Trump’s bizarre debate night cats and dogs claim

September 14, 2024

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During last Tuesday’s debate in Philadelphia, former President Donald Trump made a startling claim about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. He said they were eating… Read More ›

Heated TV debate between Trump and Harris on Tuesday night. YouGov polls showed Harris may have edged it

Heated TV debate between Trump and Harris on Tuesday night. YouGov polls showed Harris may have edged it

September 11, 2024

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In a heated Philadelphia debate, Kamala Harris edged out Donald Trump, according to a YouGov poll. Harris led with 47% to Trump’s 43%, in polling… Read More ›

Paetongtarn’s heart signal already lands government in hot water. Unstable coalition appears doomed

Paetongtarn’s heart signal already lands government in hot water. Unstable coalition appears doomed

September 10, 2024

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Thailand’s youngest PM, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is already under fire. Just days into her tenure, a petition challenges her leadership over a ‘mini-heart’ gesture. With a… Read More ›

Kamala Harris is flagging in the latest polls ahead of Tuesday night’s ABC TV Presidential debate in the US

Kamala Harris is flagging in the latest polls ahead of Tuesday night’s ABC TV Presidential debate in the US

September 8, 2024

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Kamala Harris is trailing Trump by one point in new polls as she prepares for a crucial debate. Trump accuses her of avoiding the press.… Read More ›

Anti woke decisions in US boardrooms may signal a shift in grassroots America. Certainly a gender gap has opened

Anti woke decisions in US boardrooms may signal a shift in grassroots America. Certainly a gender gap has opened

September 5, 2024

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Corporate America’s anti-woke shift signals a change in grassroots sentiment. As the U.S. presidential debate approaches, Thailand-based expats are watching closely. At the same time,… Read More ›

Rising number of tall building deaths need to be both rigorously reported by media and fully investigated

Rising number of tall building deaths need to be both rigorously reported by media and fully investigated

September 2, 2024

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Thailand’s rising tall-building deaths demand transparency. Reports and investigations must stop overlooking details as privacy concerns are presently in vogue. Accidents, suicides, or crimes? Public… Read More ›

Urs Fehr or Mr David faces deportation as case judgement is due in Phuket on September 3rd next

Urs Fehr or Mr David faces deportation as case judgement is due in Phuket on September 3rd next

August 27, 2024

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Swiss expat Urs Fehr, also known as Mr. David, faces potential deportation as his case comes before the Phuket Provincial Court on September 3rd. With… Read More ›

French authorities in the spotlight over the controversial arrest of Telegram boss Pavel Durov over the weekend

French authorities in the spotlight over the controversial arrest of Telegram boss Pavel Durov over the weekend

August 26, 2024

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French authorities face backlash over Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest. Telegram calls it an ‘absurd’ violation of Durov’s rights amid claims of Europe’s crackdown on… Read More ›

Chiang Mai man arrested for running a porn network with 1.5 million users. Images of famous people

Chiang Mai man arrested for running a porn network with 1.5 million users. Images of famous people

August 23, 2024

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Chiang Mai man arrested for running a porn network with 1.5 million users on Russian social media. The network featured AI-doctored images of famous people.… Read More ›

Business wants the government to get tougher with China as dumping expands, wiping out Thai firms

Business wants the government to get tougher with China as dumping expands, wiping out Thai firms

August 1, 2024

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Thai businesses are urging tougher action against China as dumping expands and firms are wiped out. FTI Vice Chairman warns of e-commerce giant Temu and… Read More ›

Apple’s Lampoonish vision of Thailand generates a backlash among offended commentators in Bangkok

Apple’s Lampoonish vision of Thailand generates a backlash among offended commentators in Bangkok

July 29, 2024

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Apple’s lampoonish vision of Thailand generates backlash among offended Bangkok commentators. The smartphone maker’s ad ruffles feathers in Bangkok, hitting too close to the bone… Read More ›

North Korea reminds the World of its evil state repression by executing 30 young students for watching TV

North Korea reminds the World of its evil state repression by executing 30 young students for watching TV

July 28, 2024

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North Korea brutally executed over 30 students for watching banned South Korean dramas, underscoring the regime’s harsh repression and ideological control. This act highlights North… Read More ›

Chinese billboard aimed at grey area operators causes outrage and prompts PM to visit local police station

Chinese billboard aimed at grey area operators causes outrage and prompts PM to visit local police station

July 22, 2024

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Mysterious Chinese billboard in Bangkok offering foreign citizenship, sparks outrage, and prompts PM’s visit to Huai Khwang police station urging an urgent investigation into illegality… Read More ›

Free-to-air Euro 2024 on Thai TVs set to boost the country’s economy and foreign tourism efforts

Free-to-air Euro 2024 on Thai TVs set to boost the country’s economy and foreign tourism efforts

June 8, 2024

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Thailand’s private sector and government promise free-to-air coverage of the Euro 2024 tournament. This move, driven by football’s growing popularity, aims to benefit bars, hostelries… Read More ›

Hollywood blockbuster Jurassic World 4 with $265 million budget begins filming in Thailand next week

Hollywood blockbuster Jurassic World 4 with $265 million budget begins filming in Thailand next week

June 6, 2024

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Filming will start next week in Trang, Krabi, and Phang-nga. Directed by Gareth Edwards, this instalment promises breathtaking scenes at Ko Kradan’s Sunset Beach. The… Read More ›

Wissanu Krea-ngam, the legal maestro of the Prayut era appointed Chairman of the Bangkok Post listed company

Wissanu Krea-ngam, the legal maestro of the Prayut era appointed Chairman of the Bangkok Post listed company

May 11, 2024

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Legal guru Wissanu Krea-ngam takes the helm at Bangkok Post. Ex deputy prime minister, known for guiding General Prayut Chan Ocha’s governments through legal complexities,… Read More ›

Popular UK publisher and ex fleet street journalist Colin Hastings died in Chonburi car crash on Sunday

Popular UK publisher and ex fleet street journalist Colin Hastings died in Chonburi car crash on Sunday

April 30, 2024

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UK publisher Colin Hastings dies in Chonburi crash. Expats mourn loss – Tributes flood in after tragic accident claims life of veteran Fleet Street journalist… Read More ›

Thaksin family TV channel set to switch off by the end of May. Shock news came in a media post on Friday

Thaksin family TV channel set to switch off by the end of May. Shock news came in a media post on Friday

April 27, 2024

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Thaksin family TV Channel shutting down by the end of May. Voice TV, a prominent Thai online broadcaster, is to suspend operations citing media saturation… Read More ›

Cannabis law emerges as a big political threat to the coalition judging by what happened in 2022 revolt

Cannabis law emerges as a big political threat to the coalition judging by what happened in 2022 revolt

April 3, 2024

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Coalition rift appears over draft cannabis law. PM’s scathing remarks on cannabis and the industry surrounding it have sparked tension. Prime Minister’s position on cannabis… Read More ›

Jail time to return for Cannabis players as Srettha describes the trade as a threat to the country and economic negative

Jail time to return for Cannabis players as Srettha describes the trade as a threat to the country and economic negative

March 31, 2024

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Thai PM Srettha vows crackdown on cannabis trade, labelling it as a massive threat to the kingdom. Calls for the return of jail time. Exclusive… Read More ›

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