One consequence of living on the other side of the Pacific is that, because of the extreme time difference, news from America hits these shores at odd times of the day (or night). This is especially true with school shootings. I’m usually fast asleep when they go down, which makes them the first item I […]Continue Reading
Police officers from the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) have taken down two loan shark businesses that are believed to engage in 1 billion baht worth of transactions a year.Continue Reading
There is just over a week left to enter the 27th iteration of our flagship awards.Continue Reading
The Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has promised to develop the South further to boost the region’s economic competitiveness and improve the livelihoods of its people by promoting each province’s main attraction and/or development priority.Continue Reading
JOHANNESBURG: China spent US$240 billion bailing out 22 developing countries between 2008 and 2021, with the amount soaring in recent years as more have struggled to repay loans spent building “Belt & Road” infrastructure, according to a study published on Tuesday (Mar 28). Almost 80 per cent of the rescueContinue Reading
A country’s nationalism lives through its shared vision from generation to generation. In the early post-colonial era, the early dreamers of Bangladesh shared a vision of independence, economic development and an equal society. As it celebrates 52 years of independence this week, Bangladesh cherishes the same vision and has achieved remarkable successes. However, many short […]Continue Reading
Being three years shy of retirement hasn’t stopped a police officer in Trang from doing what he loves the most — soothing the tense muscles of visitors who come to his station.Continue Reading
TEGUCIGALPA: Honduras ended its decades-long relationship with Taiwan and said it only recognised China, as Taiwan’s foreign minister accused the Central American country of demanding exorbitant amounts of money before being lured away by Beijing. The ending of ties with Taiwan had been long expected after the Honduran foreign ministerContinue Reading
BEIJING: China established diplomatic ties with Honduras on Sunday (Mar 26) after the Central American country ended its decades-long relationship with Taiwan, as Taiwan’s foreign minister accused Honduras of demanding exorbitant sums before being lured away by Beijing. The ending of ties with Taiwan had been long expected after the HonduranContinue Reading
A faulty bike could undo a few days’ income, and the lack of progression is real. Talking Point followed two food delivery riders to learn about the precarity and perks of the job.Continue Reading