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Looking for redemption
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 23/05/2019
» Young Ahmed believes he's a true Muslim, one of the few in his Muslim neighbourhood in Belgium. He refuses to shake hands with women, quotes verses from the Koran, berates his mother when she drinks, and condemns Jews and pretty much everyone else as infidels. Fellow Belgian-Muslims who do not subscribe to his imam's rigid interpretation of Islam are branded heretics unworthy of uttering the prophet's name. Young Ahmed, 13, is packed tight on the assembly line of Islamic radicalisation, fired up by a sense of self-righteousness so extreme and narrow that we wonder if it leaves room for something else in him, like love, forgiveness or humanity.
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Busman's holiday
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/05/2019
» A new customised double-decker bus will be launched to serve afternoon tea and dinner while cruising past attractions through central Bangkok.
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The goat as a metaphor for life
Life, Published on 23/05/2019
» Richard Koh Projects is holding "The Goat Story", an exhibition by Kedsuda Loogthong, who will take viewers to explore the poetics of the mundane and repetition from tomorrow until June 15.
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Pointillism in lotus ink at Serindia Gallery
Life, Published on 23/05/2019
» Australian artist and weaver Morrison Polkinghorne exhibits his grey- and grey-black-toned paintings made from lotus stems and artisanal petal ink at the "148913: Paths Of The Lotus Ink" exhibition, which is running at Serindia Gallery until June 30.
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Asean's mobile e-commerce leaders
Business, Published on 23/05/2019
» Mobile apps are playing a vital role in the development of e-commerce. According to a report by Google and Temasek, there are more than 350 million internet users in the six largest markets in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam).
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Return to Prasae River
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 23/05/2019
» It was early in the afternoon. The Sun was high in the sky, blasting down rays so scorching as if they were meant to kill. But in the winding narrow river along which our boat was leisurely cruising, the ambience was pleasant, thanks to the light yet refreshing breeze, and the thick greenery along both banks that provided comfortable shade.
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NokScoot
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/05/2019
» The low-cost airline operates direct flights from Bangkok to Delhi with Boeing 777-200 aircraft, featuring 24 leather seats in ScootBiz and 391 seats in Economy.
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WeWork expands footprint in Thailand
Business, Published on 23/05/2019
» WeWork's foray into Bangkok comes on the heels of an expanded Southeast Asia presence bolstered by the co-working space provider's global network.
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FIFA rejects expanded 48-team 2022 World Cup
AFP, Published on 23/05/2019
» LAUSANNE: FIFA president Gianni Infantino was dealt a blow on Wednesday when world football's governing body shelved a proposed expansion of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to 48 teams.
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India awaits results from world's biggest election
AFP, Published on 23/05/2019
» NEW DELHI - Results were due Thursday from India's acrimonious election, with exit polls pointing to a victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi but the opposition clinging to hopes of a surprise win.
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