When speaking about rice wines, one usually thinks of sake, either warmed up or drunk cold to pair with some sushi or some izakaya fare. A drink brewed from polished rice, water, yeast, and koji mould, it is one of Japan’s largest alcohol exports. However, there is another rice wine that not only has centuries … Read more
A British tourist, tracked down by UK police, was arrested in Thailand for the alleged rape of a six-year-old girl. Luke Adam Lawrence, a 30-year-old from Leeds, West Yorkshire, was identified by London-based investigators at the National Crime Agency (NCA) in connection with an alleged video depicting his abuse of a schoolgirl. Charges Filed Against … Read more
WHEN the nights grow darker and the days get colder, the temptation of some winter sun is all too real. Britain may feel the freeze in December but there are plenty of locations in Europe and the rest of the world where the weather is hot, hot, hot. 7 We’ve rounded up the hottest destinations … Read more
A 30-year-old man from Rochdale has died in police custody at an airport in Malaysia, his family say. Callum Luxton was travelling through Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Phuket, Thailand, when he passed away last Saturday. 1 Callum Luxton died while in police custody, his dad saidCredit: Facebook A local police chief has be was … Read more
THIS is the chilling moment a grinning paedo said “We’re enjoying ourselves” with a young boy on his lap in a sick Thailand holiday video. David Marsh, 74, has been caged after grooming and sexually abusing six boys aged between nine and 13. 3 David Marsh groomed and sexually abused six boysCredit: X/@gmpolice 3 He … Read more
BANGKOK: Flooding triggered by three days of heavy rain has killed one person and displaced thousands in southern Thailand, with more days of rain forecast, authorities said on Thursday (Nov 28). The floods killed one student in Narathiwat province and have displaced more than 2,700 people, Wasan Chaitaweewong, the head of the local department of … Read more
A Thai influencer, on the run after orchestrating a massive fraud scheme, was arrested in Indonesia after authorities uncovered her true identity. The woman, Natthamon Khongchak, widely known as “Nutty,” was exposed when she failed to sing the Indonesian national anthem during an encounter with immigration officials. Following her arrest, she was extradited to Thailand, … Read more
Global Impact is a weekly curated newsletter featuring a news topic originating in China with a significant macro impact for our newsreaders around the world. Sign up now! The re-election of Donald Trump as US president earlier this month brought with it fresh challenges and opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region, where several countries have also … Read more
BANGKOK: Malaysia’s Ambassador to Thailand, Datuk Jojie Samuel, bid an unforgettable farewell to Bangkok with a special tuk-tuk (three-wheeled taxi) tour through the city’s vibrant streets, marking the end of his distinguished diplomatic tenure. The Defence Attache’s office at the Malaysian Embassy in Thailand organised this unique event to honour Samuel’s contributions and to celebrate … Read more
BANGKOK — In case you can’t get enough of the little pygmy hippo Moo Deng from Thailand, there’s now an official song featuring the internet’s favorite baby animal — released in four languages for her global fans. The upbeat 50-second song Moodeng Moodeng, available in Thai, English, Chinese and Japanese versions, features simple lyrics like … Read more
