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Legalised cannabis in US driving soaring seizure rates at UK border
The Times
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Buddy is going out on a high, quite literally. The eight-year-old spaniel, in his last year as a Border Force sniffer dog before retirement, found 70kg of herbal cannabis concealed in a piano this month. The “Piano Job,” as Border Force officers...
Misbehaving monks: Sex scandal shakes Thailand
Taipei Times
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July 18, 2025
Reverence for the saffron-robed Buddhist monkhood is deeply woven into Thai society, but a sex extortion scandal has besmirched the clergy and left the devout questioning their faith. Thai police this week arrested a woman accused of bedding at...
Conservationists raise sharks to restore reefs in waters around Thailand
Mongabay
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July 18, 2025
A new rewilding program aims to boost the local population of bamboo sharks in the waters of Khao Lak, Thailand. The species, classified as near threatened on the IUCN Red List, used to be abundant in the area, but has declined as a result of...
Las Cruces goes international with reality TV show about tattoos
The Las Cruces Bulletin - New Mexico
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Serena Johnson Las Cruces Bulletin Inked from his ankles to his neck, a Las Cruces dermatologist, Dr. James Kerner, leads a new reality TV show which sends three people on an all-expenses-paid trip abroad to get a free tattoo. The show could forge...
Las Cruces goes international with reality TV show about tattoos
The Las Cruces Bulletin - New Mexico
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Serena Johnson Las Cruces Bulletin Inked from his ankles to his neck, a Las Cruces dermatologist, Dr. James Kerner, leads a new reality TV show which sends three people on an all-expenses-paid trip abroad to get a free tattoo. The show could forge...
President speaks of strength of the UAE on Union Pledge Day
The National News
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President Sheikh Mohamed said unity was the strength of the UAE as the country marks Union Pledge Day. It was on this date, July 18, in 1971 that UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, signed the declaration of the Union...
Cambodia Refutes Thailand’s Allegation over Recent Landmine...
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 18, 2025 -- The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has firmly rejected recent Thai media reports alleging that Cambodia was responsible for a landmine incident that injured three Thai soldiers....
Thanathorn warns of political deadlock as 'certain groups' seek to halt democratic progress
The Nation Thailand
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July 18, 2025
Military reform warning Thanathorn delivered a stark warning about the possibility of future military coups, arguing that without serious military reform, Thailand cannot close the door on military intervention. "As long as we haven't reformed the...
Thai government investigates landmine incident near Thai-Cambodian border
The Nation Thailand
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July 18, 2025
Should the landmine be found to have been recently placed, it would be considered a violation of the Ottawa Treaty, which bans the use of anti-personnel landmines. Both Thailand and Cambodia have been signatories to the treaty since 1999. The Thai...
Flight Review: EVA Air Boeing 777-300ER Business Class From London To Bangkok
Simple Flying
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July 18, 2025
Simple Flying recently had the honor of flying with EVA Air to Taiwan to visit the full-service carrier's facilities. The flight from London Heathrow to Taoyuan International Airport included a short stop in Bangkok. The total route, including the...
Thailand Tightens Controls on Painkiller Tramadol Amid Misuse Crisis
The Nation Thailand
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July 18, 2025
Many also mistakenly believe that a sore throat requires antibiotics, whereas 80-90% of sore throats are caused by viruses, which typically resolve on their own within two to three days with sufficient rest and hydration. Unnecessary antibiotic...
Who Is Wilawan Emsawat? Woman Behind Thailand's $12 Million Monk Sex Extortion Scandal
News18
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July 18, 2025
Last Updated:July 18, 2025, 16:37 IST Thai police say at least 11 monks were involved, all of whom have now been stripped of their robes In Thai society, monks are deeply respected and considered spiritual successors of the Buddha, tasked with...
Thaksin again lures foreigners with promise to buy Thai land outright
Pattaya Mail
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July 18, 2025
Thaksin senses an easy way for Thailand to make billions from ultra-rich foreigners. Ex premier Thaksin Shinawatra is once again floating that a new Golden Visa would bring the right for foreigners to own outright freehold land and property in...
Thai Fruits Eye Premium Status in Hong Kong Market
The Nation Thailand
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July 18, 2025
In May 2025, Hong Kong emerged as Thailand's fastest-growing fruit export market, signalling the potential for Thai fruits to ascend to premium market status in the future. Hong Kong remains a crucial export market for Thai fruits. Despite facing...
As shopping centres in Bangkok and KL morph into lifestyle destinations, can Singapore's malls keep up?
Channel News Asia
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July 18, 2025
WHAT'S AT STAKE FOR SINGAPORE'S RETAIL SECTOR Even as these efforts to refresh Singapore's retail scene are being carried out, deeper macroeconomic challenges continue to weigh on the sector, experts said. Assoc Prof Wei from SUSS said that while...
Help! My Sister-in-Law Insists on Torturing Us at Our Dinner Parties With Her “Offerings.”
Slate Magazine
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July 18, 2025
This is Prudie Phones a Friend, a feature where Jenée Desmond-Harris calls a few experts for their advice to a letter writer. Submit questions to Prudence here. Dear Prudence, My sister-in-law, “Amelia,” is a lovely woman who lives on a very tight...
Thailand Launches Nationwide Crypto Sandbox For Tourists To Boost Competitiveness
Bitcoinist
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July 18, 2025
Thai financial authorities are seeking the public’s feedback on a crypto sandbox pilot program for tourists aimed at enhancing the country’s appeal as a tech-savvy destination by providing more convenient and flexible payment options. SEC, BOT...
Thailand expects similar tariffs to other regional countries, minister says
Channel News Asia
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July 18, 2025
BANGKOK: Thailand expects to receive US tariff rates by Aug 1 that are close to those imposed on other countries in the region, the finance minister said on Friday (Jul 18) following talks with the United States Trade Representative. Thailand...
DIMOO Named "Special Friend of Thailand-China Golden Jubilee"
Antara
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July 18, 2025
Bangkok (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- On June 30, during a China-Thailand government reception, Mr. Piyapak Sricharoen, Director-General of the Department of East Asian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, and Ms. Chang Yumeng,...
Thailand to make offer scrapping tariffs
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 18, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Thailand is set to offer scrapping tariffs on 90% of U.S. goods, up from a previous plan for over 60%, in a bid to avert a punishing levy threatened by President...