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  • World NewsEx-Chinese CDC head: Don’t rule out Covid lab leak theory

    Ex-Chinese CDC head: Don’t rule out Covid lab leak theory

    The possibility of the Covid virus leaking from a laboratory should not be dismissed, according to a former leading Chinese government scientist. Prof George Gao, who was once the head of China’s Centre for Disease Control (CDC), played a crucial role in the pandemic response and efforts to trace its origins. While the Chinese government denies any suggestion that the…

  • World NewsKyiv targeted for third night as Ukraine intercepts 20+ drones

    Kyiv targeted for third night as Ukraine intercepts 20+ drones

    Kyiv was subjected to a third consecutive night of attacks as Russia targeted the Ukrainian capital, resulting in several buildings being set ablaze. Officials reported that falling debris caused the fires, while Ukraine’s air defences intercepted over 20 drones. At least one fatality has been reported. Ukraine claims to have downed all missiles and drones in the previous two assaults.…

  • World NewsIRA agent Stakeknife admits to killing informer in uncovered 1990 court document

    IRA agent Stakeknife admits to killing informer in uncovered 1990 court document

    A BBC investigation has revealed that Freddie Scappaticci, the man believed to have been one of the British Army’s top agents within the IRA, admitted in 1990 to shooting a suspected informer. Scappaticci, who passed away in April, consistently denied being the agent known as Stakeknife. He is suspected of being involved in over 20 murders during the Troubles in…

  • World NewsUK supermarket inflation hits 9% due to coffee, chocolate, and non-food goods

    UK supermarket inflation hits 9% due to coffee, chocolate, and non-food goods

    Inflation at UK supermarkets reached a new peak in the year to May, driven by the rising cost of commodities such as coffee, chocolate, and non-food items. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and NielsenIQ reported that overall inflation at grocers climbed to 9%. Although fresh food prices have experienced a slight decrease, the government is considering asking supermarkets to cap…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s Cannabis Future Network warns parties against reinstating plant as narcotic

    Thailand’s Cannabis Future Network warns parties against reinstating plant as narcotic

    The Cannabis Future Network in Thailand has called upon three alliance parties not to reinstate cannabis as a narcotic drug, referring to the decision as “getting the first shirt button wrong” and potentially leading to further issues. The network leader, Prasitchai Nunual, expressed his concerns on their Facebook fan page, stating that the ad-hoc committee responsible for discussing the removal…

  • World NewsChina rotates crew on fully operational space station, sends first civilian

    China rotates crew on fully operational space station, sends first civilian

    China has successfully launched three astronauts, including its first civilian scientist, to its fully operational space station as part of a crew rotation. The Shenzhou-16 spacecraft, carrying commander Jing Haipeng, engineer Zhu Yangzhu, and Beihang University professor Gui Haichao, lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the Gobi Desert. The mission aims to conduct large-scale, in-orbit experiments, studying…

  • Thailand NewsThai man high on Yaba mistakenly fears Burmese army invasion, kidnaps son

    Thai man high on Yaba mistakenly fears Burmese army invasion, kidnaps son

    A Thai man reportedly under the influence of Yaba (methamphetamine) confessed to police that he had rushed to pick up his son from a school in the southern province of Chumphon due to a false belief that a Burmese army had invaded Thailand. The man, identified as 29 year old Jirapong Janthong, had taken a rifle with him into Phubodin…

  • Thailand NewsUnemployed man found dead in vehicle amid struggle with depression

    Unemployed man found dead in vehicle amid struggle with depression

    A 42 year old unemployed man was found dead in his pickup truck near Rama III Road, Soi 41, Yan Nawa district, Bangkok, reportedly suffering from depression. The initial investigation reveals he has been unemployed for almost a year and had a history of depression. At around 10pm yesterday, local authorities in the Bang Phongpang, Yannawa district received reports of…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesBangkok deluge: Heavy rain floods city, prepares for monsoon season

    Bangkok deluge: Heavy rain floods city, prepares for monsoon season

    Bangkok yesterday was hit by heavy rainfall, with Bang Khun Thian district receiving the most with 124 millimetres, causing flooding in seven locations. As the rainy season is imminent in Thailand, officials revealed they are prepared to support residents affected by the flooding. In the past 24 hours, several areas in Bangkok experienced moderate to heavy rain, with the Bang…

  • TravelYoga retreat in Koh Samui where you can reflect and relax

    Yoga retreat in Koh Samui where you can reflect and relax

    Does the thought of a tropical yoga retreat sound fab to you? Then Koh Samui might be just the spot for your next relaxing wellness vacay. With its gorgeous and super relaxing surroundings, the island is quickly turning into one of the top wellness destinations in Thailand. Loads of yoga retreats have been popping up on the island in recent…

  • World NewsNorth Korea to launch military satellite amid US-South Korea drills

    North Korea to launch military satellite amid US-South Korea drills

    North Korea is set to launch its first military reconnaissance satellite in June, aiming to monitor US military activities in real-time, according to state media KCNA. Ri Pyong Chol, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers’ Party, criticised joint military exercises conducted by the United States and South Korea, describing them as displays of “reckless ambition for…

  • Thailand NewsMan fatally stabs himself in chest after row with girlfriend

    Man fatally stabs himself in chest after row with girlfriend

    A distressed 25 year old man fatally stabbed himself in the chest after a row with his girlfriend in Chon Buri, Thailand. Paramedics rushed to the scene, but the man’s injuries were too severe and he later died at Sattahip Naval Base Hospital. The incident took place at around 9pm yesterday in a residence located in Soi Bon Kai 16,…

  • World NewsKorean War hero’s remains returned to family after 73 years

    Korean War hero’s remains returned to family after 73 years

    After 73 years, the remains of a US soldier who perished in the Korean War have finally been returned to his family for burial. Army Cpl Luther Herschel Story was just 18 years old when he was presumed killed in action on September 1, 1950, after being wounded while covering his company’s retreat. Although his remains were found about a…

  • World NewsUkraine military intelligence chief warns swift response to Russian missile strikes

    Ukraine military intelligence chief warns swift response to Russian missile strikes

    Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, General Kyrylo Budanov, has issued a warning of a swift retaliation following a series of Russian missile attacks on Kyiv. He stated that Monday’s strikes did not intimidate the capital’s residents, who carried on with their daily lives. Officials confirmed that all missiles were intercepted, with no casualties reported. However, flaming debris from the downed missiles…

  • World NewsRussia issues arrest warrant for US Senator over edited video row

    Russia issues arrest warrant for US Senator over edited video row

    An arrest warrant has been issued by Russia for US Senator Lindsey Graham after a manipulated video appeared to show him celebrating the deaths of Russian soldiers. The edited footage, which combined two separate instances, was shared by the office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after the two met in Kyiv last week. The video showed Senator Graham praising aid…

  • World NewsBiden optimistic on bipartisan deal to suspend US debt ceiling

    Biden optimistic on bipartisan deal to suspend US debt ceiling

    US President Joe Biden has expressed optimism that a bipartisan agreement to temporarily suspend the nation’s debt ceiling will pass through Congress. The deal must first be approved in the closely-divided House of Representatives before proceeding to a Senate vote. Both Democrat and Republican leaders anticipate it will be passed, although some lawmakers have stated they will vote against it.…

  • Thailand NewsThai couple credits 24m baht lottery win to mythical figure and daily prayers

    Thai couple credits 24m baht lottery win to mythical figure and daily prayers

    Udom Kanmuang, a restaurant owner, and his wife Noi celebrated their recent lottery win of 24 million baht with a grand ceremony honouring ‘Por Pu Sian Anan Nakarat’, a respected figure in Thai folklore. The couple believes their good fortune resulted from their daily prayers to this mythical figure before the lottery draw on May 29, 2023. Following their successful…

  • Crime NewsTeen released after failing to charge for throwing baby in river

    Teen released after failing to charge for throwing baby in river

    A Nakhon Pathom Juvenile and Family Court released the mother of an 8 month old baby boy accused of throwing the baby into the Tha Chin River after the prosecutor failed to file charges within the 90-day deadline. The court is still investigating further, asking for clarification on five new points by July 25. Upon arriving for her court appointment,…

  • Thailand NewsForeign couple discovers dead body on Koh Larn in Chon Buri

    Foreign couple discovers dead body on Koh Larn in Chon Buri

    A foreign couple stumbled upon the dead body of a Thai man on Koh Larn while they were travelling on the island in Chon Buri province on Saturday, May 27. The mystery surrounding death has yet to be unravelled. A Thai resident revealed on Facebook that he was enjoying Koh Larn beach when a foreign couple approached him, seeking assistance…

  • Thailand NewsMysterious creature kills chickens, supernatural incidents in Suphan Buri village

    Mysterious creature kills chickens, supernatural incidents in Suphan Buri village

    Supernatural incidents occurred in Suphanburi province, where villagers discovered several chickens with broken necks and disembowelled carcasses. Locals fear supernatural interference, as they also witnessed mysterious floating lights in the area. Boonlai Phetkul, 56 years old, disclosed that the supernatural incidents took place in a neighbour’s chicken coop. Ten chickens were found dead in total since May 23, with five…

  • Thailand NewsEasy pass stickers: Police accused of accepting bribes from overloaded trucks

    Easy pass stickers: Police accused of accepting bribes from overloaded trucks

    A future Member of Parliament (MP) from the Move Forward Party (MFP), Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, has accused the Royal Thai Police (RTP) of accepting bribes and ignoring overloaded trucks. Wiroj claimed that these trucks, having allegedly paid bribes, are given special “easy pass stickers” that grant them exemption from police interference. Wiroj began posting about the corruption on his Facebook account…

  • Chiang Mai NewsChiang Mai teens seen vaping, sniffing glue in public in downtown

    Chiang Mai teens seen vaping, sniffing glue in public in downtown

    A group of audacious Chiang Mai teenagers, all under the age of 16, astounded onlookers with their outrageous behavior near the historic city moat in Chiang Mai. Their exploits included frolicking in the water, engaging in provocative dance moves, and using electronic cigarettes and inhalants, all while blatantly ignoring the stares and concerns of passersby who observed them. Four males…

  • World NewsModi inaugurates new Indian parliament amid opposition boycott

    Modi inaugurates new Indian parliament amid opposition boycott

    Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Indian parliament building yesterday in a ceremony steeped in religious symbolism, surrounded by priests. However, the event was boycotted by opposition parties. The new hexagonal building, which an opposition party has criticised for its coffin-like shape, is the focal point of Modi’s plan to remodel the heart of New Delhi, eradicating…

  • UniversitiesExperience-based learning at Dusit Thani College: the key to success in hospitality

    Experience-based learning at Dusit Thani College: the key to success in hospitality

    Graduates from Dusit Thani College, the forefront of higher education in culinary arts, hotel management, and tourism of Thailand and the ASEAN region, as well as a subsidiary of a five-star global hospitality chain Dusit International, are usually complimented by their employers that despite being a fresh graduate, they possess professionalism which is the readiness to work in the real…

  • Thailand NewsBREAKING: Man takes his child hostage at school in southern Thailand

    BREAKING: Man takes his child hostage at school in southern Thailand

    A Thai man has reportedly taken his own child hostage at Phubodin Pittayalai School in the Lang Suan district of Chum Phon province in the southern part of Thailand. ThaiRath reported that a Thai man entered a school with a rifle at around 7am today, looking for his child. Once he found his child, both left the school together. Officers…

  • Chiang Mai NewsMiracle numbers appear at Chiang Mai temple during candlelit ceremony

    Miracle numbers appear at Chiang Mai temple during candlelit ceremony

    A Thai temple in Chiang Mai has revealed lottery numbers after a candlelit blessing ceremony. The numbers in the temple’s sacred water were previously linked to a million-baht winning ticket. The temple continues to host such ceremonies and supports around 30 monks. On May 28, a candlelit blessing ceremony was held at the San Ma Kiang Temple, Chiang Mai Province,…

  • Business NewsThailand advances in clean energy and carbon credit trading

    Thailand advances in clean energy and carbon credit trading

    Thailand is making significant strides in clean energy development as the government and businesses collaborate on various projects aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Initiatives such as increasing the use of renewable energy sources for electricity generation and promoting electric vehicles (EVs) are helping create new environmentally friendly businesses. Companies that do not adhere to eco-friendly practices may face penalties,…

  • World NewsTurkey’s strategic significance grows amid Ukraine war and global leader congratulations

    Turkey’s strategic significance grows amid Ukraine war and global leader congratulations

    Turkey’s strategic significance on the global stage has become increasingly apparent amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as evidenced by the swift congratulations extended to Recep Tayyip Erdogan following his recent election victory. Russian President Vladimir Putin was among the first to congratulate Erdogan, highlighting the Turkish leader’s “independent foreign policy” as a factor in his win. This policy includes…

  • Crime NewsCouple arrested as major drug agents in Bangkok, dealer’s house reveals party drugs

    Couple arrested as major drug agents in Bangkok, dealer’s house reveals party drugs

    Police in Thailand arrested a major drug trafficking agent and two of his subordinates, seizing 708 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 940 grams of ketamine, 285 ecstasy pills, and several bags of the party drug, Happy Water. The suspects, part of a larger drug network, targeted party-goers in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Chon Buri provinces. The operation was led by Pol.Maj.Gen. Nawin Sinthurat,…

  • Thailand NewsPheu Thai supporters urge split from MFP amid House speaker rift

    Pheu Thai supporters urge split from MFP amid House speaker rift

    A faction of Pheu Thai supporters is urging the party to distance itself from the Move Forward Party (MFP) due to an internal disagreement over the House speaker position. Despite this, the majority of the group continues to back Pheu Thai’s commitment to vote for MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat as the next prime minister and permit the MFP to spearhead…