stephane delfour

AFP Bureau chief South East Asia. Tweets all my own. Protected by @Bodyguard_intl

[Roland-Garros @rolandgarros]

The 2026 poster is the fruit of a meeting between the red clay – a strong identifier of the Parisian Grand Slam – and JR’s singular world, represented by a black and white eye, one of his signatures. The eye is created using photo collage, a technique that has become one of his hallmarks.

In this piece full of contrasts, JR shines the spotlight on the red clay, which takes centre stage in this poster. He gives a special insight into how the courts are prepared in the Porte d’Auteuil stadium.

#RolandGarros

[stephane delfour @sdelfour]

@clem_garin @CNEWS soutien a mon ami @obenkemoun

[stephane delfour @sdelfour]

Vraiment mauvais service de @airfrance et @KLM vers le canada. Vol retour Edmonton-Paris annulé. Aucune info. Et surtout une fois le nouveau trouvé, avec le partenaire @WestJet pas possible de choisir mes sieges (payants) comme sur le billet d origine. anxiogene. deconseille.

[Thai Enquirer @ThaiEnquirer]

Police Disguised as Lion Dance Performers Arrest Repeat Burglary Suspect in Nonthaburi

Police officers disguised as a lion dance troupe have arrested a burglary suspect following a series of incidents targeting the home of a senior officer under the Metropolitan Police Bureau, authorities said.

The case began on Feb. 4, 2026, when the officer reported multiple valuables missing from his residence, including numerous Buddhist amulets and two 12-inch Buddha statues, with signs of forced entry. A complaint was filed at Prachachuen Police Station. The suspect allegedly returned to the property again shortly afterward and fled when spotted.

Investigators later traced some stolen items to a seller known as “Jojo,” believed to frequent temples in Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi. Officers encountered the suspect at one temple but he escaped after becoming suspicious.

On Feb. 18, police received information that the suspect planned to meet associates at temples in Sai Noi district. Officers deployed undercover at a temple fair, posing as lion dance performers. That evening, they identified a man matching the suspect’s description, approached him while maintaining the disguise, and arrested him without further incident.

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#Thailand #Police #ThaiPolice #ChineseNewYear #ChineseNewYear2026 #ตรุษจีน #ตรุษจีน2569

[stephane delfour @sdelfour]

RT @ThaiEnquirer: Problems Reported in 18 Provinces After Election, The Momentum Finds

Irregularities were reported in at least 18 provinc…

[Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @SaksithCNA]

A note on the initial #ThaiElection26 numbers coming in:

a) there's a difference in what the media outlets are reporting (based on additional volunteer observers) vs. what the EC is actually counting

b) as of writing, we're not even 5% of the votes counted yet, so the numbers are not even fresh, they're raw!

Having said that, they do appear to steer in @bhumjaithai_TH's favor - for now, the night is still young.

[Thai Enquirer @ThaiEnquirer]

Bhumjaithai leads all 10 constituencies in Buriram, stronghold holds in early count

Unofficial results released by the Election Commission on the evening of February 8 show the Bhumjaithai Party leading in all 10 constituencies in Buriram province, underscoring the party’s grip on what is widely regarded as its political stronghold as vote counting began.

In Buriram Constituency 2, Bhumjaithai candidate Natthida Lekudakorn, a niece of influential political figure Newin Chidchob, was well ahead of her nearest rival from the People’s Party.

In Constituency 5, veteran local politician Sophon Saram was also leading, followed by candidates from the Pheu Thai Party and the People’s Party, according to early unofficial tallies.

#Thailand #เลือกตั้ง #เลือกตั้ง69 #เลือกตั้ง2569 #พรรคภูมิใจไทย

[Gandalv @Microinteracti1]

This is Alex Pretti, the man the Trump admin and Trump supporters call a "domestic terrorist."

[Armin Arefi @arminarefi]

FLAGRANT DÉLIT. Des forces de sécurité, postées en haut d’un bâtiment à Machhad, dans le nord-est de l’#Iran, tirent dimanche 11 janvier 2026 en direction de manifestants scandant : « Cette année est celle eu sang, Seyed-Ali Khamenei sera renversé ! ».

[Jason Paladino @jason_paladino]

NYT video analysis is pretty definitive. He was out of the path of the vehicle when he fired, the tires were clearly turned to the right, and the President and others are relying on the poorest quality clip to argue he was struck by the vehicle. He wasn’t.

[Thenationthailand @Thenationth]

Chef Pam shares why Thai cuisine is ready to shine on the global stage.

Chef Pam reveals how our authentic flavors can be elevated to fine dining experiences.

Let’s find out on Time to Talk | EP.8
#ChefPam
#เชฟแพม
#Potong
#ThaiChinese
#Thaifood
#FineDining
#Thailand
#tomorrowland
#interview
#TimetoTalkwithPipoauh
#TheNationThailand

[AFP Factuel 🔎 @AfpFactuel]

🦠Le mpox, un simple "zona", effet secondaire du vaccin Covid, qui ne touche que les homosexuels? ⚠️ attention à ces infox sur l'épidémie en cours en Afrique. Le mpox est un virus d'origine animale, qui n'a aucun rapport avec le zona ni avec le vaccin Covid. #AFP 1/3

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck on Tuesday after two years of marriage, capping a decades-long romantic history.
https://t.co/TMmjYiZdsr

[Khaosod English @KhaosodEnglish]

(1/2) #Thailand's Panipak Wongpattanakit, AKA "Tennis", wins her second historic Olympic gold after defeating #China's Guo Qing 2-1 in a women's 49kg #Taekwondo final match during the 2024 Olympics, at the Grand Palais, Paris. #Olympics #ParisOlympics2024 #เทนนิสพาณิภัค #โค้ชเช

[The Associated Press @AP]

BREAKING: Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate as she looks to boost Democratic ticket in Midwest, AP sources say.
Follow AP's live updates. https://t.co/Mmt5qQLPGM

[Lady Gaga @ladygaga]

Merci beaucoup @Olympics ❤️🇫🇷✨

[stephane delfour @sdelfour]

Thailand unveils billion-dollar handout scheme to boost economy https://t.co/7MxRx6gaNA

[stephane delfour @sdelfour]

@FCBDeputeduCher au nom de quoi un PR refuserait de nommer a Matignon une personne presentee par le camp qui dispose du plus grand nombre de députés? quitte a constater eventuellement dans un deuxieme temps son incapacite a gouverner et a essayer de trouver un plan B...

[Roba El Husseini ربى @RobaHusseini]

AFP's Christina Assi, with Dylan Collins by her side, carry the Olympic Flame in honour of journalists killed on duty.