In a survey of 24 countries conducted by YouGov, it was found that Thai Food is one of the world’s top five foodie favorites. – In this article we offer tips on where to Find the Best Thai Restaurants Thailand became a popular holiday destination in the 1980s, and the country’s fare, along with its stunning nature and fascinating culture, is one of the primary reasons people travel there. According to the survey, Thailand had more entries in the World’s 50 Best Foods than any other country. Luckily, these dishes aren’t only found in Thailand and are readily available in other locations across the globe. Here are the three destinations around the world with the best Thai restaurants, and where to stay to make sure you can access them easily. Bangkok Thai Food While Chiang Mai may be considered the culinary capital of Thailand, Bangkok is much larger and is home to many more restaurants. Indeed, one of the most famous Thai restaurants on the planet is located in the … [Read more...] about How Thai Food Conquered the World, Where to Find the Best Thai Restaurants
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Britain’s Tyson Fury Wins World Heavyweight Boxing Champion
Britain’s Tyson Fury has won the world heavyweight champion over American Deontay Wilder in their WBC title rematch. Fury remains unbeaten while handing Wilder the first heavyweight defeat of his career. Fourteen months after their dramatic split-decision draw, Britain’s Fury dominated the America’s Wilder. Who had blood dripping from his left ear and leaking from his mouth when Wilder’s corner threw in the towel. “The king has returned to the top of the throne,” said Tyson Fury, who had dropped Wilder in the third and fifth rounds. A massive right from Fury knocked Wilder down in the third round leaving him on wobbly legs. Although he went down again moments later it was ruled a slip. A huge left to the body had Wilder down again in the fifth. Tyson Fury was raining blows on Wilder when the referee called a halt in the seventh round. After one of Wilder’s corner team threw in the white towel into the ring to save him from further punishment. Two of the judges had … [Read more...] about Britain’s Tyson Fury Wins World Heavyweight Boxing Champion
Eid al-Adha celebrations underway as millions of Muslims around the world take part in Covid-safe festivities
MUSLIMS across the globe have been taking part in coronavirus safe celebrations for Eid al-Adha. While some countries, like Kosovo and the United Arab Emirates, have closed mosques for Eid prayers, others have chosen to allow celebrations to go ahead. This year's celebrations began yesterday evening and finished on August 3. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque was hosed down with the threat of coronavirus still a major global concern. The cleaning process followed a big congregation at the Mosque sharing noon-prayers ahead of the holy day. In Indonesia - home to the worlds’ largest population of Muslims - people were allowed to attend Eid prayers in mosques under strict health guidelines. Worshippers were required to bring their own prayer mats and pray several feet apart from one another. They must wear masks and are not allowed to shake hands or hug. Authorities also ordered that the traditional meat for the poor be delivered door-to-door to avoid long lines. … [Read more...] about Eid al-Adha celebrations underway as millions of Muslims around the world take part in Covid-safe festivities
Thailand’s Badminton Star Ratchanok Out of HSBC BWF World Tour Finals
Thailand’s Badminton Star Ratchanok Intanon has suffered a shock defeat at the hands of her Thai compatriot Pornpawee Chochuwong at the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2020 which started on Wednesday. Pornpawee, ranked fifth in the women’s singles category, took 62 minutes to upset World No.3 Ratchanok 15-21, 21-11, 21-18 in Group B that included No.2 Tai Tzu-ying of Taiwan and No. 10 Pusarly V Sindhu of India. The event at Impact Muang Thong Arena ends on Sunday, with mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai aiming to make a clean sweep of three titles. Dechapol and Sapsiree, ranked third, won the Yonex Thailand Open on Jan 17 and Toyota Thailand Open the following Sunday. Meanwhile, Thailand’s Mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai aim to make a clean sweep of three titles with a triumph at the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2020 which started on Wednesday. The season finale is the third and last … [Read more...] about Thailand’s Badminton Star Ratchanok Out of HSBC BWF World Tour Finals
Thailand’s Pornpawee Takes Down Tai Tzu-ying at HSBC BWF World Tour
Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong has continued her impressive form in her debut appearance at the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals by beating top-ranked Tai Tzu-ying in her second round-robin match at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, on Thursday. Following her stunning victory over world No.5 and Thailand’s No.1 Ratchanok Intanon on Wednesday, the 23-year-old Pornpawee claimed another huge scalp, crushing the Taiwanese world No.1 21-17, 21-11 in just 37 minutes. Pornpawee will next face the already-eliminated Pusarla V Sindhu of India in her final Group B match of the US$1.5 million season finale. “I’m happy to win today, beating the No.1 player in the world,” said Pornpawee. “But I feel like it’s more to do with how you play on that day. It doesn’t matter how good your opponent is. I’m more happy that I could play the way I wanted to today,” said the 13th-ranked Pornpawee, who is now guaranteed a place in the semi-finals following her second win in as many days. Ratchanok … [Read more...] about Thailand’s Pornpawee Takes Down Tai Tzu-ying at HSBC BWF World Tour
Comcast Abandons Plan To Launch International News Channel NBC Sky World News
Comcast has quietly abandoned plans to tap into the news resources at NBC and its British pay-TV broadcaster Sky to launch an international television news channel, named NBC Sky World News . NBC News sources told Deadline that ambitions to premiere the channel over the summer have been shelved amid the coronavirus pandemic. They did not rule out revisiting the project, but it is not seen as commercially viable at this time. The Financial Times reported that more than 50 NBC Sky World News staff were told about the decision on Wednesday. They will now go through a period of consultation to determine their future within the Comcast empire. NBC News chairman Andy Lack set out his vision for the channel in January, revealing that it would compete with CNN International and BBC World News. He planned to recruit a dedicated team of 100-200 staff, as well as drawing on the output of 3,500 journalists at NBC and Sky News. The channel would have been overseen by Deborah … [Read more...] about Comcast Abandons Plan To Launch International News Channel NBC Sky World News