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What the Papers are Saying
What the Papers are Saying

A general discussion of "what the papers are saying". Topics across all topics in the mainstream news from Thailand and around the world.
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Gary glitter refuses to leave his cell
Roadsternut, 3 minutes ago3 min

Apaches and A10s blasting Iran assets at Hormuz
3NUMBAS, 7 minutes ago7 min
Political Soapbox
Political Soapbox

A space dedicated to vigorous and varied political discourse.
Discuss and debate, have your say on the many political situations of the day from around the world.
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Trump is destroying the economy
BLMFem, Just now1 min

We Are In WW3
Yellowtail, 1 minute ago1 min
The War in Ukraine
The War in Ukraine

Latest developments and discussion of events in the Ukraine War.
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Ukraine is winning the war
jvs, 5 hours ago5 hr

Putin turns to forced conscription in occupied Ukraine
Fact, 11 hours ago11 hr
The War in Israel
The War in Israel

Latest developments and discussion of events in the Israel-Hamas War.
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Video shows boy shot in West Bank raid
Patong2021, 3 hours ago3 hr

Israel drops torture case against soldiers
Somjot, 9 hours ago9 hr

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Swedish Red Notice Suspect Arrested in Bangkok
Bangkok
Swedish Red Notice Suspect Arrested in Bangkok

Georgealbert · yesterday at 01:50 AM1 day

Immigration police have arrested a Swedish national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice, who had been hiding in a condominium in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area. The suspect, identified only as Mr. Knut, was also found to have overstayed his visa, prompting immediate legal action under Thai immigration law. Authorities say the arrest reinforces ongoing efforts to crack down on transnational crime in Thailand. Get today's headlines by email The operation was conducted on 17 March 2026 at around 17:00
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Georgealbert

Yesterday at 01:50 AM1 day

NanLaew

1 minute ago1 min

Anutin Appointed Thailand PM For Second Term
Anutin Appointed Thailand PM For Second Term

Georgealbert · 7 minutes ago7 min

Anutin Charnvirakul has been appointed as Thailand’s prime minister for a second term, following a royal command read at 13:39 on Friday 20 March. The announcement confirms the continuation of his leadership, with immediate implications for government stability and policy direction. The royal command was delivered at the headquarters of the Bhumjaithai Party on Phahon Yothin Road. Get today's headlines by email The appointment was formally announced by the Secretary-General of the House of Re
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Georgealbert

7 minutes ago7 min

Georgealbert

7 minutes ago7 min

England opens world’s longest coastal walking route spanning entire shoreline
UK
England opens world’s longest coastal walking route spanning entire shoreline

ASEAN NOW News · 23 hours ago23 hr

A new long-distance footpath encircling the entire coastline of England is being officially opened, marking the completion of one of the country’s most ambitious access projects. Stretching 2,689 miles, the King Charles III England Coast Path is described by Natural England as the longest managed coastal walking route in the world. For the first time, it offers a continuous trail around England’s shoreline, allowing walkers to follow the coast uninterrupted for extended distances. Get today's h
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ASEAN NOW News

23 hours ago23 hr

Chomper Higgot

7 minutes ago7 min

US weighs easing curbs on Iranian oil sales amid global energy strain
USA
US weighs easing curbs on Iranian oil sales amid global energy strain

webfact · 10 minutes ago10 min

The United States is considering loosening restrictions on some Iranian oil exports as it seeks to limit the impact of the ongoing conflict with Iran on global energy markets. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the idea is under discussion, suggesting that allowing certain shipments to reach buyers could help stabilise supply at a time when prices are rising sharply worldwide. Speaking in a television interview, Mr Bessent indicated that the US could allow the sale of Iranian oil already a
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webfact

10 minutes ago10 min

cjinchiangrai

9 minutes ago9 min

Fuel Shortage
Fuel Shortage

pj123 · Monday at 12:21 PM3 days

I was in Hat Yai on Saturday and I had difficulty filling up my hire car. Queues or just nothing available. Ended up having to purchase Premium 95. Now back in Nakhon Nayok and majority of stations have no diesel today. Those that have diesel are limiting customers to 500 or 600 THB. 95 also very scarce and also rationed. Is this the same everywhere?
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pj123

Monday at 12:21 PM3 days

connda

Just now1 min

HEGSETH: Would you say he is a “dandy” ?
HEGSETH: Would you say he is a “dandy” ?

GammaGlobulin · Tuesday at 02:13 PM2 days

Dear Folks, Ever since the Iran War came into full view, and since the time Hagseth, too, began flexing his muscles, in his too-tight-little suit-jackets, I have been wracking my brain trying to recall the image he most evokes, just based on my many decades of living. Then, wouldn’t you know it? Just about 5-minutes ago, it finally hit me. I know, I know, I shouted. Hagseth is the SPITTING IMAGE of the Dandy song, "Follower of Fashion", first sung by the glorious and very incisive KINKS. Thi
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GammaGlobulin

Tuesday at 02:13 PM2 days

Stocky

47 minutes ago47 min

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

123Stodg · 9 hours ago9 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

9 hours ago9 hr

Fat is a type of crazy

1 hour ago1 hr

Will Trump back down?
Will Trump back down?

GammaGlobulin · Tuesday at 04:43 PM2 days

Dear Folks, I have absolutely no idea how to create a “poll”, on TV. However, be that as it may be, what is your opinion? Will Trump back down? Deep in his big heart, Trump knows that the right move, given the reality of his situation, is to finally step down from his high-horse, and just….BACK DOWN. Do you think he is capable for doing so? Yes? No? IMHO, the answer is a definite YES. Trump is easily capable of pragmatically backing down, and getting out of Iran, while the getting is goo
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GammaGlobulin

Tuesday at 04:43 PM2 days

GammaGlobulin

1 hour ago1 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

Airalee

2 hours ago2 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

20 hours ago20 hr

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

23 hours ago23 hr

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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Wednesday at 04:38 AM2 days

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