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Bangkok Police Bust Chinese Men in Three Unrelated Cases in Single Day
BANGKOK — Police in the capital conducted simultaneous operations on October 16, apprehending several Chinese nationals across three separate criminal investigations involving unauthorized business activities, residential burglaries, and organized...
Owner: Juangroongruangkit Family
Towards a mental healthcare hub
FOUR years ago, when John Wong (not his real name) showed signs of an uncontrollable habit of online gambling, his family decided the 25-year-old should be given professional help. His family members sought out rehabilitation centres focused on...
Owner: AMSEC Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn. Bhd. Malaysian Chinese Association
AMMA Australia’s role in advancing global health
Dr Ata Rehman, President, Ahmadiyya Muslim Medical Association Australia At the heart of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Medical Association Australia (AMMA Australia) is a dedicated team of 114 health professionals, including 78 working doctors, 23 allied...
Owner: Al Shirkatul Islamiyyah
Youth-focused wellness services revitalize historic blocks
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China Daily
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Two Canadian tourists enjoy "slow living" in the bustling streets of Liziba, Chongqing, on Oct 3, as the city has continuously cultivated and developed itself as an international consumption hub. HUANG WEI/XINHUA Strolling through bustling blocks,...
Owner: Chinese Government
Man caught providing pearling, penile enlargement service in car
PUBLISHED : 20 Oct 2025 at 11:58 Police arrested a 51-year-old man illegally providing pearling sexual enhancement and penile enlargement services in his car. Pol Maj Gen Khongkrit Lertsitthisakul, commander of the Consumer Protection Police...
Owner: Chirathivat Family
Thailand Bets Big on ‘Future Food’ with New 500 Billion Baht Goal
Four Growth Pillars Future Food is broadly categorised into four high-growth segments, with the Functional Food sector currently leading exports. 1. Functional Food & Ingredients: Foods engineered with specific ingredients like prebiotics or...
Owner: Sontiyan Chuenruetainaidhama
Thailand pavilion closes at Expo 2025 Osaka with over 2 million visitors
Visitor numbers surged after revamp As of October 5, 2025, the 173rd day of the event, total visitor numbers reached 1,981,922, nearly 2 million people. Despite early criticism, the post-revamp results were positive, indicating that the enhanced...
Owner: Sontiyan Chuenruetainaidhama
Tourists Face $3,070 Penalty for Banned Sunscreens in Thai Marine Parks
BANGKOK — The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has issued a stern warning to tourists visiting marine national parks: using sunscreens containing chemicals harmful to coral reefs could result in fines of up to 100,000...
Owner: Juangroongruangkit Family
Wine takes a bigger slice of Thailand’s beverage market
Beer and whisky imports in Thailand are contracting, according to new analysis by IWSR, as wine and white spirits take a larger share of the market. Thailand’s robust tourism industry and a bustling on-trade are creating new opportunities for...
Owner: Anthony Greatrex Hawser
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Arrives in Laos for 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties
On 16 October, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived in Laos for an official visit, marking his first bilateral trip since taking office in September. The visit also coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between...
Owner: Cameron Darke, Aditta Kittikhoun & Jason Rolan
Nestlé empowers Thai coffee farmers today
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Far Eastern Agriculture
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Nestlé (Thai) Ltd. has renewed its long-standing partnership with Thai coffee farmers by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Thai Coffee Growers Association The agreement, covering the 2025/2026 harvest season, affirms...
Owner: Nick & Derek Charles Fordham
First Look: Thailand’s Newest Vignette Collection by IHG
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of Dinso Resort & Villas Ko Chang, Vignette Collection By IHG—the island’s first true luxury retreat, where barefoot living meets sustainability. Following the success of Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket,...
Owner: Ted Virtue
Two Thai nationals killed in accident on Agra-Lucknow Expressway
Two Thai nationals were killed in a road accident on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Unnao’s Bangarmau area on Thursday.Police said the victims have been identified as Anan (35) and Sakulsukh (40) from Thailand. During the preliminary...
Owner: Goenka Family
Clark County Health inspections for Oct. 6-11
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The Columbian - Washington State
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For more information, call Clark County Public Health at 564-397-8428 or visit www.clark.wa.gov/public-health/restaurant-inspection. In the health department’s scoring system, the fewer the points, the better. A perfect score is 0. The worst...
Owner: Campbell Family
The MasterChef’s guide to easy Thai recipes
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The Times
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Chariya Khattiyot is an exceptionally busy chef, even by busy chefs’ standards. In the two years since the 43-year-old won MasterChef in 2023, she has achieved an astonishing amount. First she opened a Thai restaurant, Chariya’s Kitchen, in Alton,...
Owner: Murdoch Family
Unnao Road Accident: 2 Thailand Nationals Peeing on Side of Agra-Lucknow Expressway Run Over By Car After Tyre Burst (Video)
Two Thai nationals tragically lost their lives in a road accident on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Bangarmau area on Thursday evening. The victims, Anan (35) and Sakulsukh (40), were travelling to Delhi after a work meeting with...
Owner: Aditya Pittie
Club Pilates Announces Thailand Master Franchise Agreement
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Franchise Opportunities
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October 15, 2025 // Franchising.com // IRVINE, Calif. –Club Pilates announced today it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Thailand, with a commitment to open 20 studios in Bangkok, the municipality and Chonburi Province. The agreement has...
Owner: International Franchise Association
Chula Launches Newborn Genome Sequencing Project for Early Detection and Prevention of Genetic Diseases
BANGKOK, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center of Excellence in Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, has launched one of the world's first projects to perform long-read whole genome sequencing in newborns. The...
Owner: Jeon Chang-hyeop
The World's First Upper House Branded Residences Launch in Bangkok
Two ultra-luxury freehold developments on prestigious Wireless Road officially named Upper House Residences Bangkok and The Wireless Residences by Upper House BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 October 2025 - City Dynamic, a joint...
Owner: Slovenian Government
Cúpla as Uibh Fhailí ag ceiliúradh 100ú cloch mhíle parkrun le laoch ceithre chos
D’éirigh le Deirdre agus Gearóid, bhean chéile agus fear céile, líne críochnaithe dá 100ú parkrun a thrasnú an deireadh seachtaine seo. Reáchtáladh an ócáid mhíleata ag Fiona Pender Way, áit ar tháinig cairde, teaghlach, agus lucht leanúna parkrun...
Owner: Malcolm Denmark