Wesley Barnes, an American expat had stayed at the Sea View Hotel and spa on Koh Chang Island, located in the Gulf of Thailand. During his stay, he found staff to be unfriendly and, at a point, had a ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Seizes Nearly $1 Billion Worth of Ketamine
Thailand has seized almost $1 billion worth of contraband ketamine, most of it probably destined for Europe, Japan or Korea, the Thai Narcotics Suppression Bureau said on Thursday. Montri Yimyaem, ... ( read original story ...)
Homeless Hermit Crabs in Thailand Scramble for Shelter
Large numbers of crustaceans have appeared on a popular beach spot during the pandemic, and there aren't enough shells to go around. ( read original story ...)
At UN, Craft tears into Iran for ‘fanning the flames’ of violence, instability in Middle East
U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft on Wednesday tore into Iran’s regime, accusing its ministers of hypocrisy in its condemnations of the U.S., and of “fanning the flames” of violence and instability in the ... ( read original story ...)
Iran passes grim milestone of 40,000 deaths from COVID-19
Iran’s death toll has soared in recent weeks, shattering records in nation with the worst outbreak in the Middle East. ( read original story ...)
How Iran is destroying its once thriving environmental movement
Iran once boasted one of the greenest governments. But persecution, paranoia, and war have sunk the Middle East’s most vital conservation programs. ( read original story ...)
US envoy insists pressure on Iran will persist under Biden
The U.S. special representative for Iran is insisting a pressure campaign of sanctions targeting Iran would persist into the administration of President Joe Biden ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Iran death toll exceeds 40,000; German expert says infections may be easing off
Iran’s death toll increases by 457; Germany seeing tentative signs of flattening curve; senior Delhi health official issues Diwali warning ... ( read original story ...)
Andrew Zimmern says this ingredient is more traditional than turkey at Thanksgiving – but you’ve probably never tried it
On his television shows, chef Andrew Zimmern traipses around the globe, tasting the world’s best foods and giving viewers a glimpse into other people’s kitchens. But when it comes to Thanksgiving, he ... ( read original story ...)
British woman repatriated after months in intensive care in Turkey
Michelle Williams, 46, suffered cardiac arrest during rhinoplasty surgery ... ( read original story ...)