The front pages of Thai newspapers are a nightmare in layout terms – but a dream for people who only have time to read headlines. Besides cramming in a dozen domestic and overseas reports, the “faces” of the dailies have another thing in common – they are splashed with negativity. The only relief from gore and gloom comes when a Thai athlete or beauty queen captures an international crown.

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he turned down being named Time's "Person of the Year" after the magazine asked him for an interview and photo shoot but did not confirm he would be chosen.