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Greenland, Ukraine and all that stuff
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 30/08/2025
» Last Wednesday, the Danish foreign minister, Lars Lokke Rasmussen, summoned the top US diplomat in Copenhagen to his office to complain that the United States is running a covert operation in Greenland, a semi-autonomous part of the Danish kingdom.
Exclusive interview: "Anthony Ledru" spotlights Tiffany & Co.’s first exhibition in Bangkok
Published on 29/08/2025
» Tiffany & Co.’s first exhibition in Thailand, on display at One Bangkok until September 7, is a rare showcase that brings the designs and world of Jean Schlumberger to life. Featuring iconic pieces from the Tiffany Archive and from the private collection of American collectors Jack and Joan Quinn, the capsule exhibition “Legendary Legacy” is an exquisite opportunity to get up close with iconic masterpieces such as the Tiffany Diamond and the Elephant Head Clip.
Nanjing massacre film set becomes China school holiday hotspot
AFP, Published on 29/08/2025
» SHANGHAI — The sound of machine gun fire rattled around collapsed buildings as schoolchildren eagerly explored the ravaged streets of 1930s Nanjing, delighted to be visiting the set of a Chinese blockbuster about a historic massacre.
'Female power': Japan erotic art destigmatised in new exhibit
AFP, Published on 29/08/2025
» TOKYO — Graphic depictions of enormous phalluses and acrobatic sex positions have long rendered centuries-old Japanese "shunga" art taboo, but a rare exhibition aims to prove the genre is a world apart from male-centred porn.
Royal pardons free lese majeste convicts, protesters
News, Published on 29/08/2025
» Several prisoners jailed for violating the lese majeste law and other legal codes related to street protests were released on Wednesday after receiving royal pardons earlier this year, according to a source at the Corrections Department.
EVA Air, Southwest Forge Seamless Asia–US Travel
Published on 28/08/2025
» Taipei, Taiwan, August 28, 2025 – EVA Air and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) have entered a new interline agreement effective immediately. This collaboration now connects EVA Air passengers in four key cities: Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), and Chicago (ORD) to other cities in the United States with Southwest Airlines’ extensive network. The partnership expands connectivity across the United States and provides travellers with increased convenience and access to a wider range of destinations.
The Michelin Guide and Michelin Stars – origins, similarities and differences
Patiparn Changpoo, Published on 27/08/2025
» When dining at renowned restaurants in Thailand, two terms are often touted as indications of quality and prestige - the Michelin Star and Michelin Guide. While closely related, they are not the same.
Row over Bosnia's Jewish treasure raising funds for Gaza
AFP, Published on 27/08/2025
» SARAJEVO — Bosnia's national museum has defended a decision to donate funds from the display of a precious Jewish manuscript to the people of Gaza.
Dusit brings ‘Tree Of Life’ to Chiang Rai
Guru, Published on 26/08/2025
» Dusit International has expanded its sustainable hospitality vision by taking on the management of Tantawan Tented Camp, a refined tented retreat where northern Thai traditions meet commitment to sustainability, set amidst the scenic mountains of Chiang Rai.
“Marriott Bonvoy Charity Golf Day” returns to Phuket
Published on 25/08/2025
» Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, has announced that its popular “Marriott Bonvoy Charity Golf Day” will return to the Thai resort island of Phuket this November, for its fourth consecutive year of fun and fundraising on the fairways!