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  • The Chinese New Year

    The Chinese Spring Festival is celebrated from 10 February to 24 February. 10 February is the start of The Year of the Dragon for the Chinese in Thailand. A little over 40% of the Thai population of 70 million can claim some Chinese ancestry, 15% are ethnic Chinese with That citizenship. No wonder then that…

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  • The UK Post Office Scandal

    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…

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  • The True Story of a Welsh Godfather- final episode

    Final episode Matt OwensRees. profile of a writer on Thailand My focus group took time to develop but is now paying dividends. I can bounce ideas off Thais from varying social classes. From poor farmers and construction workers to those working in offices and shops. From bankers to well-off business owners. The group includes members…

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  • Dangerous Concrete closes UK Schools

    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…

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  • Can Kier Starmer improve his public image?

    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…

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  • I Want to Give my Readers More

    Whether it’s in My Stories, Hot Topics, or Thailand News; I want to give my readers and followers MORE. I try to give you more of what you want. If there are topics which you would like to read about, please let me know by sending me a message in the Contact Me box. I…

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  • Mafia Godfather Arrested in Hua Hin, Thailand

    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!

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  • Pfizer in Thailand

    CLAIM: Thailand is canceling its COVID-19 vaccine contract with Pfizer after its princess fell into a coma following a booster shot. THE ASSESSMENT BY NEWS AGENCY ASSOCIATED PRESS: False. There are no plans to alter Thailand’s contract with the New York-based pharmaceutical giant, an official with the country’s National Vaccine Institute said. Thailand’s Department of…

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