A police station in Ayutthaya has come up with an innovative idea to warn against law-breaking, offering “loft-style” free rooms for offenders in a viral Facebook post. The Wang Noi Police Station effectively caught the attention of Thai netizens with a Facebook post on Saturday, offering a 31-square-metre one-bedroom unit with free breakfast — all at no charge. The post, styled like a resort or hotel advertisement, stated that the only condition to be eligible for the free stay was to break the law. It featured two policemen standing solemnly in front of the station’s detention rooms. “Loft-style bare-cement and…
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KATHMANDU – Police and protesting teachers clashed at New Baneshwar on Sunday during a demonstration. The clash erupted when teachers gathered on the Bijulibazar–New Baneshwar road section and attempted to breach a prohibited area, prompting police intervention. Tensions escalated as protesters hurled stones at police. Police used batons and water cannons to disperse the protesters. Superintendent of Police (SP) Aprilraj Bohara, also the spokesperson of the District Police Range Kathmandu, said seven teachers were injured during the clash. President of the Nepal Teachers’ Federation Laxmi Kishor Subedi claimed that around 60 teachers were injured. He said they are receiving treatment…
SEOUL – North Korea confirmed for the first time on April 28 that it had sent troops to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine under orders from leader Kim Jong Un and that it had helped regain control of Russian territory occupied by Ukraine. The victorious end of the battle to liberate Russia’s Kursk region showed the “highest strategic level of the firm militant friendship” between North Korea and Russia, KCNA state news agency cited the North’s ruling party as saying. Russia said last week that Ukrainian forces had been expelled from the last Russian village they had…
BEIJING/SHANGHAI – Japanese automakers announced plans to introduce the latest Chinese technologies into their models at the Auto Shanghai motor show held in Shanghai, aiming to regain lost ground in China where electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly becoming the norm. On Wednesday, Toyota Motor Corp. announced its new “bZ7” electric vehicle (EV) will be equipped with an operating system from Chinese company Huawei. Toyota is developing the new model with an aim to launch it within a year. The automaker also unveiled a plan to appoint young Chinese people to chief engineer positions in charge of developing models for the…
NEW DELHI – The killing of 26 tourists in Kashmir has reignited India-Pakistan tensions, with analysts warning of a possible escalation of hostilities between the two South Asian neighbours, which have gone to war twice before. India has blamed Pakistan for the April 22 attack on tourists in Kashmir’s Pahalgam, known as “mini Switzerland” for its alpine beauty. The killings shattered a period of relative calm in the restive region and dismayed residents, who depend on tourism for their livelihoods. In just over 24 hours, New Delhi and Islamabad have downgraded diplomatic ties and expelled diplomats in tit-for-tat moves. New…
SEOUL – The women are sex workers from Miari Texas, a red-light district in Hawolgok-dong, Seongbuk-gu. Having been forcibly evicted on April 17 from their homes, where they also worked, the two were now living in the tent — both as a form of protest and because they had nowhere else to go. The demolition of their homes marked the first of several rounds of evictions expected in the coming weeks, as about 20 other sex workers are still refusing to vacate despite a court order. This is part of a large-scale redevelopment project, led by Lotte Engineering & Construction,…
Air Chief Marshal Manat Chavanaprayoon, Director of CAAT, emphasized CAAT’s role in regulating and promoting the proper and efficient use of drones. He highlighted the implementation of UAS Portal system, which streamlines drone operator and drone registrations through a fast online platform. The portal also provides comprehensive guidance for those interested in drone operations and will be equipped to manage drone airspace in the future, he added. Manat said that CAAT is collaborating with various sectors to develop a comprehensive “Drone Master Plan” or a national roadmap for Thailand. This plan covers key aspects including policy, legislation, personnel development, infrastructure…
BEIJING – The current obstacles to military exchanges between China and the United States stem from biased perceptions held by some in Washington, a Chinese defense spokesman said on Thursday, accusing US officials of exaggerating the so-called “China military threat.” Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang made the remarks in response to recent comments by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who reportedly said that China is building a military designed to destroy the United States and that its hypersonic missiles could wipe out all US aircraft carriers within 20 minutes. “Non-conflict, non-confrontation, and peaceful coexistence are the most fundamental common…
SINGAPORE – The fashion industry has been rocked by a wave of Chinese TikToks “exposing” luxury brands in recent weeks. A response to United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs of 145 per cent against China, these viral videos are fronted by supposed factory workers, brand owners and sourcing agents who claim to be the Chinese manufacturers behind Europe’s most prestigious luxury brands. Others have gamely revealed the names and addresses of factories in China responsible for supplying to Lululemon, Birkenstock, Zara and other high-street brands. A video from the now-removed account Sen Bags racked up millions of views before it…
BEIJING – Beijing warned Washington on Wednesday that pursuing a deal with China while constantly exerting extreme pressure “is not the right way to deal with the Chinese side, and it will not work”. Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun made the comment at a regular news conference in Beijing when responding to US President Donald Trump’s latest comments on tariff levies on China and the potential agreement he anticipated between the two countries. Guo said China has already pointed out that there are no winners in tariff wars and trade wars, there is no way out for protectionism, and “decoupling”…