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Let's give June a warm, wet welcome
Roger Crutchley, Published on 01/06/2025
» It's hard to believe we are already into the sixth month of the year celebrating the first day of June, a month Canadian author M L Montgomery referred to as "the pearl of summer, shining with warmth and joy."
‘Recovered’ Assange promotes documentary at Cannes
AFP, Published on 21/05/2025
» CANNES, France - Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has recovered well after his release from jail last year, his wife told AFP ahead of the premiere of a documentary on Wednesday that includes never-seen-before footage of the whistleblower.
'Aussiewood' courts Hollywood as Trump film tariffs loom
AFP, Published on 06/05/2025
» SYDNEY — Australia still wants to make "great films" with the United States, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Tuesday, as new tariffs threaten the home of Hollywood hits like The Matrix, Elvis and Crocodile Dundee.
Singers who inspire the plant kingdom
Roger Crutchley, Published on 16/03/2025
» In last week's item about Thailand's talented Blackpink singer Lisa I failed to mention that Chiang Mai University researchers have named a newly discovered flower after her. It is of the custard apple variety and scientifically named Friesodielsia lalisae.
Shaken and stirred
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 30/12/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post rounds up tipples that will keep you hydrated well into the New Year. Whether it is new bars or new menus, a bit of liquid cheer never hurts anyone!
Can't be much fun being a lame duck
Roger Crutchley, Published on 01/12/2024
» From Washington we've been hearing the expression "lame duck" quite a bit lately, but it has not of course been a discussion about the health of the waterfowl population in the American capital but a reference to Joe Biden as he completes his final term as president.
Jungceylon Unveils ‘DOTOY X JUNGCEYLON’ Landmark, Launching ‘Angel Boy’ to Boost Phuket Tourism
Published on 14/11/2024
» Mr. Prawit Janyasittikul, Chief Executive Officer of Phuket Square Co., Ltd., which operates Jungceylon Shopping Center in Patong, Phuket, stated, “Jungceylon is a must-visit destination for tourists from around the world when they travel to Patong, Phuket. The rising global popularity of art toys and collectible toys, which appeal to all ages and convey meaning beyond language, highlights a unique connection between ‘art toys’ and ‘Jungceylon.’ Through collaboration with world-renowned artists, we have created ‘DOTOY X JUNGCEYLON’ as a year-end gift, welcoming the New Year 2025 for both Phuket residents and international tourists.”
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Nov 13-19
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 13/11/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
The night I was eclipsed by the Moon
Roger Crutchley, Published on 20/10/2024
» I had planned to view the super full moon last Thursday night but unfortunately forgot all about it. My apologies to the Moon. That's the sort of thing that happens these days. It went down as another failure in my rocky relationship with the heavens and ranks up there with a lunar eclipse fiasco I was involved in many moons ago, if that's the right expression.
Don't kill messenger
Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/08/2024
» Re: "PM shrugs off foreign critics", (BP, Aug 8).