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Did Europe back the wrong fuel?
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Ukraine is winning the war
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The War in Israel

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British Man Dies in Bangkok After Alleged Drink Spiking
Bangkok
British Man Dies in Bangkok After Alleged Drink Spiking

Georgealbert · yesterday at 12:34 AM1 day

A British events organiser has died and his girlfriend was left fighting for her life after the couple’s drinks were allegedly spiked during a holiday in Bangkok. Tom Pardhy, 38, passed away on 6 March while his partner Naomi Raksha, 31, was rushed to hospital in intensive care following the alleged poisoning. Tributes have poured in from family, friends, and the London music and wellness communities. Get today's headlines by email The couple were on a six-week holiday in Thailand when Naomi
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Georgealbert

Yesterday at 12:34 AM1 day

MeHere

54 minutes ago54 min

Farage suspends Cameo activity after controversial video messages emerge
UK-Politics
Farage suspends Cameo activity after controversial video messages emerge

webfact · 7 hours ago7 hr

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has paused his activity on the video platform Cameo following reports that he recorded personalised messages linked to a convicted offender and a far-right event. A spokesperson for Reform UK said the decision was taken for “security reasons”, after scrutiny of clips produced by Farage through the service. Get today's headlines by email The platform allows public figures to create tailored video messages for paying customers. Since becoming a Member of Parliament
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webfact

7 hours ago7 hr

Jim Blue

58 minutes ago58 min

Trump likeness approved for US commemorative gold coin ahead of 250th anniversary
Trump
Trump likeness approved for US commemorative gold coin ahead of 250th anniversary

webfact · 11 hours ago11 hr

A federal panel made up of presidential appointees has approved plans for a commemorative gold coin featuring Donald Trump, as part of preparations marking the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026. The decision was taken by the Commission of Fine Arts, which voted in favour of a 24-carat coin design showing the sitting president in the Oval Office. The design includes the dates “1776” and “2026”, referencing the country’s founding and upcoming semiquincentennial. Get today's headlines by em
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webfact

11 hours ago11 hr

bendejo

1 hour ago1 hr

Foreign Tourist Criticizes Thai Tourism as Overrated
Tourism
Foreign Tourist Criticizes Thai Tourism as Overrated

snoop1130 · yesterday at 09:49 AM1 day

A foreign tourist has publicly criticized Thai tourism in a video, labeling the country “overrated” and pointing to high accommodation costs, poor food hygiene, crowded attractions, and unfriendly locals. The video, initially shared by the tourist, was reposted by local outlet TravelNews, highlighting her two-week experience in Thailand, which she felt was unlike positive reviews she had read before her visit. Get today's headlines by email She compared Thailand unfavorably with other Asian d
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snoop1130

Yesterday at 09:49 AM1 day

bendejo

1 hour ago1 hr

Can Thailand stay an expat favourite under these new rules?
Can Thailand stay an expat favourite under these new rules?

CharlieH · 15 hours ago15 hr

Thailand secured fourth place in the InterNations Expat Insider survey for 2025, its strongest performance yet, cementing its status as one of the world's most attractive destinations for expats and foreign residents. During this same window, however, the country introduced tax reforms, increased living expenses, and closed loopholes that many informal long-stayers had relied upon for years. The country hasn't deteriorated as a place to live; rather, it has arguably evolved into a more discernin
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CharlieH

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Jingthing

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Which country's passport is most beautiful? And, why?
Which country's passport is most beautiful? And, why?

GammaGlobulin · Wednesday at 02:34 AM2 days

Dear Folks, I have, for many years, been so envious of the beauty of the British Passport. It is far more lovely than my own. For example: If you could buy one, which one would you buy? Alternatively, out of all countries on Planet Earth, which country has... \The most beautiful passport.... Aesthetically speaking, of course. How much would you pay for one of these, by the way? Best regards, Gamma
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GammaGlobulin

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GammaGlobulin

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Kill or be killed, that is the question
Kill or be killed, that is the question

unblocktheplanet · yesterday at 06:59 AM1 day

Death is always untimely. All of us have had the experience of losing people. Family, loved ones, partners, lovers, friends, colleagues. Accidents, disease, suicide, even murder. Every single one of them leaves a hole in our personal universe. Our world will never be the same, a jigsaw puzzle with a few pieces missing. The picture will never be the same again. Think about the grief of those families whose sons were killed in wars. Sometimes those devastated families who even encouraged their s
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unblocktheplanet

Yesterday at 06:59 AM1 day

MIke B Bad

3 hours ago3 hr

Pros and Cons of Screen Obsession Culture in Thailand
Pros and Cons of Screen Obsession Culture in Thailand

123Stodg · 21 hours ago21 hr

For a long time I have thought about the ways Thailand has changed since the rise of smartphones, back when people were not constantly nose diving into their screens. When I first arrived, smartphones did not even exist. My first phone was a big clunky Nokia with a black and white screen and a bendy retractable antenna. Then came the race to make phones smaller, with those tiny little Motorola flip phones everywhere. Nokia and Ericsson were still popular, although not quite as compact. Then the
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123Stodg

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ravip

7 hours ago7 hr

Price of sleeping tablets
Price of sleeping tablets

CallumWK · Tuesday at 06:03 AM3 days

For a long time already I suffer from sleeping disorders, as in I wake up many times a night, and actually never have a solid sleep. I have tried natural sleeping aids like 12mg Melatonin, but they don't have any effect. Sleeping tablets like Diazepam work perfect, and I sleep until the alarm goes off, as intended. I have no side effects from them. I had 8 tablets of them left, which actually were expired for 15 YEARS already, and I have taken them with good results in the last 6 months. So now
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CallumWK

Tuesday at 06:03 AM3 days

richard_smith237

7 hours ago7 hr

Did you know - How your walk can signal your mood
Health
Did you know - How your walk can signal your mood

CharlieH · Wednesday at 12:47 AM2 days

The way people walk may reveal more about their emotions than previously understood, according to new research that highlights how subtle changes in movement can signal how someone is feeling. Scientists found that the swing of a person’s arms and legs plays a key role in how others interpret their emotional state, with observers able to detect feelings such as anger, sadness and fear from walking patterns alone. Movement as emotional expression The study suggests that walking — a routine and la
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CharlieH

Wednesday at 12:47 AM2 days

NONG CHOK

Yesterday at 11:25 AM1 day

Doctors in Thailand - Approach with some caution
Doctors in Thailand - Approach with some caution

ronnie50 · Monday at 03:42 AM4 days

By and large medical care at Thailand's private hospitals is pretty good. But one thing I've observed through the years of visiting doctors in big private hospitals here is that many/most are not very thorough in asking questions about the patient's medical history. They are often quick to arrive at a current diagnosis, write a prescription, and a return appointment again in 2 weeks. When I say 'not very thorough' - I mean they don't ask you (enough) about your medical past or any other medica
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ronnie50

Monday at 03:42 AM4 days

ronnie50

Yesterday at 08:21 AM1 day

Fake protein powders in Thailand
Fake protein powders in Thailand

msbkk · Wednesday at 02:38 AM2 days

The Bangkok Post reported that authorities have found that a popular tested protein powder in Thailand contains only a fraction of advertised protein content, just around 8% and are filled up with starch and carbohydrates. No details or brand names have been confirmed yet. The FDA is following up this matter under review.
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msbkk

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