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Abuse, bullying: the dark side of South Korean Olympic skating glory
AFP, Published on 21/01/2022
» SEOUL - South Korea's short track speed skaters head to the Beijing Olympics next month hoping to leave behind high-profile scandals and bring glory to a country deeply passionate about the breakneck sport.
First death in Tonga volcano blast as nation remains cut off
AFP, Published on 18/01/2022
» SYDNEY - The first death from a massive underwater volcanic blast near the Pacific island nation of Tonga has been confirmed, as the extent of the damage remained unknown Monday.
TEST YOURSELF: Going, going, gone
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/12/2021
» Old Bangkok buildings are not always safe
UK High Court approves Julian Assange’s extradition to US
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/12/2021
» LONDON: London's High Court has granted a US request to extradite Julian Assange, in a remarkable legal blow to the man who has spent almost a decade fighting attempts to remove him from Britain.
A place of memories
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 10/12/2021
» Bangkok is an ever-changing city where the existence of older days is, perhaps too quickly, fading through time. New changes and buildings are touted as advancement but are they always the case? To illustrate the transient nature of Bangkok, for better or worse, Guru has listed historic landmarks that are to be closed, are at stake or have been reborn.
UK joins US and Australia's diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
AFP, Published on 08/12/2021
» LONDON: Britain on Wednesday joined Australia and the United States in a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics in February, prompted by what the Western allies argue are widespread rights abuses by China.
Win free tickets to Australia or Thailand in logo competition
Life, Published on 23/11/2021
» The Australian embassy in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Thai embassy in Canberra is holding a logo design competition. The winning design will be used as an official logo for commemorative events throughout 2022.
The physician with music in his soul
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 21/11/2021
» Many foreigners have chosen to make Thailand their home over the years and some go on to embrace the kingdom in such a manner that their contributions to the country will never be forgotten. One such person was British doctor Patrick (Paddy) Dickson who sadly died last week following a heart attack at the age of 92.
Australia mocks 'silly' China criticism of nuclear subs
AFP, Published on 19/11/2021
» SYDNEY - Australia on Friday openly mocked a senior Chinese diplomat's warnings about its plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, saying they were "so silly it's funny".
Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 11/11/2021
» On a rainy Sunday afternoon two weeks ago I -- a lone traveller -- was checking into the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit when I saw other guests casually parade into the hotel, which provided hope of economic recovery.