Thailand’s Tourist Police Bureau has pledged to improve assistance for Chinese and other international visitors, following a recent travel warning from the Chinese embassy over kidnappings involving Chinese nationals. The bureau announced the plans today, October 22, saying it would strengthen its information services and coordination with other agencies. According to an October 18 report …

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Two health insurance policies can offer similar protection for a hospital admission, yet one may cost considerably more because it includes better benefits (e.g. dental care, outpatient appointments and routine health checks). The longer list can look like a better deal, especially when those extras seem easy to use. But the value of those benefits …

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Thai Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin denied any connection to a sticker bearing his name and photograph that appeared on a truck reportedly linked to the illegal transportation of industrial waste into Thailand. An image of the truck circulated on Thai social media, prompting speculation about whether the sticker was intended to help the …

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The Phuket Land Protection Group (PLPG) and allied networks are planning another protest against Chabad House Patong on October 31, with a rally scheduled at Saphan Hin in Phuket Town amid continued opposition to the Jewish religious centre. The demonstration, titled ‘Take Back Our Country’, is being organised by the PLPG, Reclaim Thailand and approximately …

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Ryan Murphy’s Glee is returning with its reboot version, as the announcement on the official social media suggests; with the announcement made, we also look back at the OG Glee.

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday rejected China’s claim that it had approved the latest Philippine resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, stressing that Manila does not need Beijing’s permission to carry out military operations in the West Philippine Sea. “Who believes them?

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu-based World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia-Pacific super bantamweight champion Gabriel Santisima will return to Japan for a challenging title defense against hometown fighter Kaitao Yamasaki on December 6 in Osaka. Sanman Boxing officially announced the upcoming bout on its social media page. The 22-year-old Santisima made a major breakthrough in the

The Cebu Greats must find a way to counter the depth and cohesive play of the defending champion Quezon Huskers after absorbing a 77-67 defeat in Game 1 of their best-of-three South Division semifinal series in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season on Wednesday at the packed Quezon Convention Center in Lucena City.

MANILA, Philippines — A prosecution witness told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Thursday that he saw former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co give a shirt as a “gift” to former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, not “maleta” (suitcase) with cash. Police Maj. Hermelo Dichoso, team leader of Co’s security team, testified during the bail hearing

LEGAZPI CITY — The Supreme Court’s ruling against unprogrammed appropriations in previous national budgets has vindicated the late Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman’s challenge to the controversial budget mechanism. In a statement on Thursday, Albay Rep. Krisel Lagman, Edcel’s daughter, welcomed the high court’s Oct. 7 decision, which ruled unconstitutional Congress’ P449.5-billion increase in unprogrammed appropriations