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Future utopias stumble over governance
Oped, Published on 20/08/2025
» In 2020, the rapper Akon declared he would build his own eponymous city on the site of the coastal village of Mbodiène, Senegal.
Old wine, new magic
Life, Published on 16/08/2025
» Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera has stood the test of time thanks to its unforgettable score, lavish staging and irresistible Gothic romance. Iconic numbers like Music Of The Night and All I Ask Of You remain instantly recognisable, while the candlelit lair, crashing chandelier and opulent costumes immerse viewers in a world of mystery, obsession and exquisite beauty. Its blend of romance, horror and spectacle has made it a global phenomenon, appealing to newcomers and seasoned theatre fans alike.
Madame Tussauds unveils 13 Taylor Swift figures across four continents
Life, Published on 06/08/2025
» Madame Tussauds recently unveiled its biggest figure launch to date, creating not one, but 13 brand new Taylor Swift wax figures.
Tariffs miss mark
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/08/2025
» Re: "Adding up the list of Thai concessions", (Business, Aug 2).
Thai 10 out of 10! Locals tear New Zealand apart
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 02/08/2025
» Thailand advanced to the semi-finals of the Continental Futsal Championship after thrashing New Zealand 10-0 at Nonthaburi Gymnasium on Thursday night.
Time to act on information warfare
Oped, Published on 01/08/2025
» As tensions escalate along the Thai-Cambodian border, the unfolding conflict has become not only a confrontation of arms but also a war of narratives. For many in Thailand, this is the first time war has felt real. Not distant, not historical, but tangible: fighter jets in the sky, news of casualties, fear seeping into the national consciousness.
Clean energy offers opportunities
Oped, Published on 24/07/2025
» Energy has shaped humanity's path -- from mastering fire, to harnessing steam, to splitting the atom. Today, we're at the dawn of a new era. The sun is rising on a clean energy age.
Monastic discipline in the digital age
Oped, Published on 23/07/2025
» At a time when Thai society is reeling from scandals in the monastic community -- from leaked audio clips of money transfers via apps to secret relationships with women -- we are not merely shocked that "monks have done wrong", but rather at how swiftly the "image of purity" we've long upheld has collapsed.
New movies out this week: July 17-23
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 17/07/2025
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Ending European tech stagnation
News, Published on 15/07/2025
» As the tech revolution intensifies, Europe is finding itself on the sidelines, particularly in AI. This is a problem not only for Europe but for the broader Western alliance. As other regions surge ahead with tech-centric ambitions, the prospect of Europe fading into digital irrelevance is becoming stronger.