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All the world's a stage
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/12/2022
» Global issues such as the Russian-Ukraine war affected countries around the world, and Thailand, as the host of the Apec summit, was no exception.
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Take five: What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Published on 29/04/2017
» 1. BTS passengers take note: Have you experienced bruised hips and discomfort when the mechanical barriers at the entrance hit you if you walk past them just a tad too slow? A campaign has started at change.org, a petition website, to demand the operators of BTS to modify its entrance system that basically doesn't snap at passengers -- something that will relieve parents with children or senior people from unduly worry. The campaign message cites Japan and other countries that use more passenger-friendly turnstiles. So far, nearly 4,000 people have signed for the campaign.
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Thais 'yet to recover' from bloodshed, says Abhisit
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 17/05/2020
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva says he always feels a deep sadness whenever the May 19 anniversary of the 2010 protest crackdown rolls around, as it marks the culmination of one of the darkest chapters in the country's political history; a chapter that fuels bitter divisions in society to this day.
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Planting the seeds of mindfulness and beauty
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 17/02/2019
» Despite concerns about dust and small particles threatening people's health, Lumpini Park remains a popular place for people to exercise and enjoy their free time.
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Street fighter's fall from grace
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 12/06/2016
» Before HD gaming consoles, gamers in the '90s spent most of their time at arcades or on home video units.
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What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 16/04/2016
» 1 Enjoy a bit of history and music at 7pm on April 20 at the Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC), as Opera Siam in co-operation with the embassies of Israel and Germany present the Diary Of Anne Frank Opera, a monodramatic opera piece written by Grigori Frid that follows the story of the original Diary Of Anne Frank. Kaleigh Rae Gamaché will perform as Anne Frank, accompanied by the Siam Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Singapore's rising star Adrian Tan.
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Of me, my wellness and ThaiHealth
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 21/01/2016
» The name "ThaiHealth" (Thai Health Foundation), a public organisation well oiled by "sin taxes" from cigarettes and alcohol companies, has become the talk of the town. The glare of the spotlight came early this month when Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha invoked Section 44 of the interim charter to sack seven of its board members for alleged "conflicts of interest".
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Police allow Rohingya group a partial press conference
Published on 23/06/2016
» Police on Thursday interrupted a planned press conference on the problems of the Rohingya people on the grounds it would disrupt a visit beginning Thursday by Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who refuses to recognise Rohingya as citizens.
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Take Thainess with a grain of salt
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 19/01/2015
» The main intersections of downtown Bangkok were once again closed to traffic and packed with crowds last week, but it had nothing to do with political protests. We were just being encouraged by the Tourism Authority of Thailand to "discover" our "Thainess" with an elaborate procession of decorated floats replete with dancers and literary tableaux.
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Bangkok -- what a waste of space
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 06/10/2015
» This "Urban October" should have us all rethinking the future of Bangkok.
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