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Thailand’s waste collectors risk injury to keep the city clean.

A trip to Satun reveals a geopark with ancient fossils, cultural heritage and beautiful sunsets.

Amazon Prime Video is bringing 13 films and series to viewers at home and abroad

From vegan eggs to insect-based treats, Thai researchers are creating alternative healthy food options.

Word of the day

explicit (adj)

describing or representing sexual activity in a detailed and graphic way - from School executive accused of sexual abuse and threats
roadworthy (adj)

fit to be used on the road - from Phuket targets road deaths
bud (n)

a small part of a plant that develops into a flower or leaf - from Cannabis loopholes to be closed
vape (v)

to inhale and exhale vapour containing nicotine and flavoring produced by a device designed for this purpose - from Jail for police who extorted Taiwanese actress
safety (n)

the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury - from Phuket 'safety sandbox' set to begin

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A review of the biggest stories of 2022

Covid surges, World Cup kicks off, Mafia boss surrenders and Prayut considers dumping PPRP

Online visa extensions, triad arrests, a speeding Lamborghini and 2 baht meth pills

Seoul Halloween horror, pub boss party cash, airport congestion and liquor bill failure

entertainment

The dark knight gets darker

Liam Neeson plays a badass granddad

Venus and Serena Williams make tennis history

Two friends take the trip of a lifetime

Word of the day

explicit (adj)

describing or representing sexual activity in a detailed and graphic way - from School executive accused of sexual abuse and threats
roadworthy (adj)

fit to be used on the road - from Phuket targets road deaths
bud (n)

a small part of a plant that develops into a flower or leaf - from Cannabis loopholes to be closed
vape (v)

to inhale and exhale vapour containing nicotine and flavoring produced by a device designed for this purpose - from Jail for police who extorted Taiwanese actress
safety (n)

the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury - from Phuket 'safety sandbox' set to begin