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Today in History – Saturday, May 27, 2017
Today is Saturday, May 27, the 147th day of 2017. There are 218 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:On May 27, 1937,...
Social media abuzz as flying insects swarm part of London
London (AP) - Social media users in London are buzzing about an apparent swarm of flying insects that has descended on one part of...
Police: Half-naked driver crashes car into store to get beer
Rocky River, Ohio (AP) - Police in suburban Cleveland say a half-naked man intentionally crashed his car into a closed convenience store to get...
Swords twirl, acrobats fly as Wushu Championships hit Pattaya
The 15th Pattaya Wushu Thailand Championship took place in the gymnasium of Pattaya No. 7 School on Sunday, May 7. Many athletes, coaches and...
Pattaya to monitor flood areas around-the-clock
Pattaya will monitor streets and drainage canals around-the-clock to keep on top of flooding during rainy season, Mayor Anan Charoenchasri said.
Anan met May 17...
Monaco Grand Prix this weekend
Following on from the win for Hamilton and Mercedes in Spain, is there anyone willing to hazard a guess for the winner at Monaco...
Social Development Ministry calls meeting on beggar control
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has called a meeting with related officials on its draft beggar control strategy for...
Maine lobsterman’s buoy found 2,500 miles away – in France
Addison, Maine (AP) - A Maine lobsterman’s buoy has been found in France, 2,500 miles away from his boat. WCSH-TV reports Adrian Batson offered...
The invention of alternative fuels
Alternative fuels are today’s buzzwords. The world has decided that the fossil fuel called crude oil is finite. We are going to run out...
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Thai woman lured by online romance ends up smuggling cocaine and heroin
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thai police have dismantled a Nigerian-led romance scam network accused of luring Thai women into drug-smuggling operations after promising love and...
Phuket residents demand action as police seize more racing motorcycles
PHUKET, Thailand – Police in Phuket have seized six modified motorcycles during a late-night operation targeting illegal street racing and noisy exhaust systems after...
Bring your own mat allowed as Pattaya targets illegal beach rentals
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials have carried out another round of enforcement on Pattaya Beach, cracking down on individuals illegally occupying public space...
Turkish man held in Hua Hin after 274-day visa overstay
HUA HIN, Thailand – A Turkish national has been arrested in Hua Hin after overstaying his visa by 274 days, Prachuap Khiri Khan Immigration...
Pattaya teen overjoyed as rescuers dive into rough night sea to retrieve lost phone
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 17-year-old boy expressed deep gratitude after Pattaya rescue volunteers braved heavy rain and dark sea conditions to retrieve his mobile...