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Thai professor wins in US Supreme Court
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/03/2013
» Dr Supap Kirtsaeng of Silpakorn University was more persuasive than the best lawyers a US publisher could find, convincing US Supreme Court justices that his book-selling business was legal.
Travelling post-Covid
B Magazine, Published on 05/07/2020
» With the government's Rao Tiew Duay Gan scheme launched to boost domestic tourism as well as the recently-announced Songkran holidays which were moved from April to the end of this month, vacationers are drafting some itineraries to satisfy their wanderlust as many leading hotel chains and tourist attractions are offering several options of specially crafted holiday packages with extra benefits.
Master of puppets
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/08/2019
» His heart and mind remain true to aesthetics. His eagle eyes are still sharp, focusing on every detail. National Artist Chakrabhand Posayakrit is 76 years old today. To celebrate, a new exhibition is showcasing the hun krabok (traditional Thai rod puppets), paintings and drawings from his 1989 production of Sam Kok (Romance Of The Three Kingdoms).
Asylum seeker arrives in Canada
News, Published on 14/01/2019
» Refugee: Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, who claimed she was abused by her family and feared for her life if deported back from Thailand has arrived in Canada after she was granted asylum.
The final call
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 28/05/2015
» The curtains are coming down on La Fête 2015, the annual Franco-Thai cultural co-operation festival, as it will be held for the 11th and final time from June 3-20. Next year, according to the Embassy of France, it's likely that shows and performances will be spread out all-year-round.
The new Brahmins
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 12/10/2015
» A man dressed in white blew into a conch as if it were a horn. Joss sticks were burning. Heads bowed but people's lips were praying. A screenplay on a golden tray was engulfed in a cloud of white smoke. Surrounding the tray was a feast which included a pig's head, Thai golden desserts, fruit, boiled eggs and seafood.
Thai classical music innovator: Utis Narksawat
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/03/2013
» After a PhD in agricultural economics, he studied with music legend Luang Pradit Phairo & went on to invent new instruments & styles of playing.