I’m following intently the progress of the public inquiry of the UK post office scandal. The inquiry is scheduled to continue until at least September 2024. There are several decades of events of wrongdoing for the inquiry to consider, and tens of thousands of documents to consider. 4,000 sub-postmasters are affected. Although not in the… Read More The UK Post Office Scandal
A type of aerated concrete, Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete, RAAC, is prone to collapse of many buildings. 104 buildings have been identified as of potential risk of collapse and of being unsafe. The UK Minister for Schools has closed 104 schools already. Nick Gibb, a junior government minister, has promised to find alternative buildings or… Read More Dangerous Concrete closes UK Schools
He’s been advised to talk more about his achievements and be less shy. MattOwensRees writer on Thai culture and lifestyle 4 min read. In a podcast with James O’Brien, Starmer, the leader of the Labour party and leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, was coaxed into talking more about himself and his achievements. The full… Read More Can Kier Starmer improve his public image?
EXPLORE ABS-CBN ADVERTISE WITH US Home > Overseas Thailand Prime Minister dissolves parliament, calls election Thanaporn Promyamyai, Agence France-Presse BANGKOK — Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha dissolved the country’s parliament on Monday, setting up a general election in May as the former coup leader seeks to extend army-backed rule. The vote pits unpopular former army… Read More Thai Prime Minister Calls Snap Election
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Buster and Bess, who have been trained by British police, are to be flown to Thailand to help crack down on the smuggling of critically endangered pangolins, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) said. The pair will use their sniffing skills to detect pangolins being smuggled through airports, ports and by road. A background from… Read More UK Sends Sniffer Dogs to Thailand
Although with lower numbers than before because of Covid and particularly strained relations following the last coup, the US has resumed Cobra Gold 2023 military training with Thailand … Read More America Resumes Military Training Exercises with Thailand
The captain of the Wild Boar junior soccer team has died in a UK boarding school. He had been awarded a scholarship and his dream was to become a professional player in Thailand. Although the UK coroner will investigate the cause of death, the police say there are no suspicious circumstances. 17 year old Duangpetch… Read More The Thai Captain of the Wild Boar soccer team, who was trapped in the Tham Luang cave disaster in 2018, has died
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Having received information from the UK police, the Thai authorities have arrested a mafia crime boss in Hua Hin. A UK national, Richard Wakeling, had been living in Hua Hin for 5 years. Interestingly, I have found out that he has only one leg!