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With relish, Kabul’s middle class embraces the food truck trend

AFGHANISTAN: When the first Lazeez food truck arrived in Kabul many mistook it for a rickshaw and wanted to hail a ride – the yellow chassis and three wheels so reminiscent of taxis popular in South Asia.

Dutch police to counter drones with winged warriors

NETHERLANDS: Dutch police are turning to a phalanx of winged predators to solve the problem of unauthorised drone flights in restricted areas such as airports and over crowds: eagles.

PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO - Nong DJ, tourist deaths, Similan Islands, Headstart International

PHUKET XTRA - February 12 Nong DJs cries ignored, big increase in tourist deaths in 2015, Myanmar worker crushed in Kathu and 63 tourists go for an unexpected swim at The Similans. Coming from the opening celebrations at Headstart International.

DJ SODA at XAXA Beach Club 4th Anniversary Pink Party

To celebrate 4 years of smashing success in Phuket, XANA Beach Club at Bangtao bay is hosting a sensational Pink Party on Friday, March 11th, featuring a much-anticipated, one -time-only performance by superstar DJ Soda. As headliners for the event, DJ…

Get a room! Tokyo zoo’s bashful pandas try for a baby

JAPAN: Two giant pandas at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo have been given some private time in a bid to create a romantic environment in which the bashful creatures can mate.

Rio 2016 cutbacks give cause for concern

OLYMICS: Rowing and other sports expressed concern this week at the consequences of budget cuts at the Rio Olympics.

Culture: Seven interesting points about the Thai Ramakien

Asian and Thai ancient literature lovers certainly know about the Thai Ramakien, which is a famous National Epic of Thailand, based on the Indian epic Ramayana.

Samkong Underpass will open April 10 says Transport Minister

PHUKET: The Samkong Underpass must be open to traffic no later than April 10 the Transport Minister told representatives of the construction company responsible for the work during a visit to the site yesterday (Feb 11).

More people come forward claiming to own Phuket sea gypsy land

PHUKET: A group of more than ten land owners who claim to own land next to the disputed sea gypsy land in Rawai have a number of documents they wish to present to Prime Minster Prayut Chan-o-chao which they hope will put an end to the beachfront land dispute.

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