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Liam Gallagher: Im definitely maybe misunderstood

Liam Gallagher has a confession to make. I am this big-mouthed guy who comes out with rude stuff. But the former Oasis frontman, whose name seems forever associated with the phrase foul-mouthed rant, insists that he is misunderstood…

Government in dark on Yingluck plans to seek UK asylum

BANGKOK: The government yesterday (Oct 5) shrugged off unconfirmed media reports that London has granted ex-prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra political asylum.

Pixel upgrade, Google earbuds, highlight Google’s push into hardware

Google on Wednesday unveiled new versions of its Pixel smartphone, the highlight of a refreshed line aimed at weaving artificial intelligence deeper into modern lives. The company also introduced its new Pixel ear buds that the company says are…

World’s biggest education prize awarded in Hong Kong

The Yidan Prize, a new international award “dedicated to creating a better world through education”, recently announced its inaugural laureates.

Crowds grow solemn for last farewells

BANGKOK: Tens of thousands of people flocked to Sanam Luang yesterday (Oct 5) to bid their final farewells to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej whose body has been kept behind the golden urn at the Grand Palace.

PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phukets lifeguard problems! Beach torpedo? $1M donation to local school! || October 5

PHUKET XTRA - OCTOBER 5 Lifeguard problems in Phuket! Beach torpedo to go boom soon? Hero cop saves boy! $1M donation to Phuket school! So many fake handbags! Hosted by: JP Mestanza

Navy wary of ‘wrong move’ with Phuket beach torpedo

PHUKET: The torpedo discovered half-buried in the sand at Phuket’s Nai Yang Beach will remain there for at least one more day, Royal Thai Navy experts have confirmed after holding a meeting today (Oct 5) to discuss what to do with the ageing warhead, believed to be possibly 100 years old.

Phuket to remember late King with Saphan Hin event on Oct 13-14

PHUKET: The Phuket Public Relations Department are inviting all to join in on a government-organised event where ceremonies and performances in memoriam of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be held the Saphan Hin Mining Monument in Phuket Town on Oct 13 and the evening of Oct 14.

Phuket airport welcomes Chinese Golden Week arrivals

PHUKET: Phuket International Airport General Manager Petch Chancharoen and the Chinese Academy of Arts on Tuesday (Oct 3) welcomed Chinese passengers arriving on the island for the Golden Week holiday.

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