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Keep Muay Thai's roots alive
Oped, Published on 27/03/2025
» For decades, most people have known Thai boxing, or Muay Thai, through televised matches, unaware the sport has an ancient legacy of diverse traditions that are obscured in the familiar ring fights.
Thai-Irish toasts to 50 years of ties
News, Published on 17/03/2025
» I am delighted to represent the Government of Ireland on a visit to Bangkok for Ireland's National Day, St Patrick's Day, as we mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between Ireland and the Kingdom of Thailand, and celebrate the strong and growing relationship between our two countries.
EU was born to 'screw' US, Trump says
AFP, Published on 27/02/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the European Union was born to "screw" the United States, laying bare his hostility to the longtime US partner as he detailed new tariffs.
Why racial labels?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 25/01/2025
» Re: "Indian man 'kills delivery man'", (BP, Jan 23).
Lanna Buddhist legend merits revival
Oped, Published on 19/12/2024
» When religious pilgrims trek to sacred sites, they reaffirm not only their faith but also their own culture and communities. One example is Spain's ancient route of Santiago de Compostela, which leads to the tomb of St James the Greater, one of the apostles who spread Christianity. It was established more than a thousand years ago, yet this route attracts millions of pilgrims and tourists today. Unesco recognised it as a World Heritage Site in 1985.
Legal issues threaten Koh Samui maid's claim to late employer's estate
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 27/11/2024
» Nutwalai Pupongta, the trusted housemaid of a French businesswoman who committed suicide in Koh Samui on April 29, might not be able to inherit 100 million baht in assets from her former employer as police have found the deceased illegally ran businesses and owned luxury villas via nominees.
TDS Electronics Launches New Appliances and Welcomes Distributors
Published on 04/11/2024
» TDS Electronics (Thailand) has unveiled a new line-up of innovative kitchen appliances designed to enhance daily life in households. This collection, featuring premium juicers, coffee makers, and grinders, combines advanced functionality with sleek design, adding a sophisticated edge to kitchen essentials. The driving philosophy behind TDS Electronics is captured in its brand ethos, The Deluxe Style (TDS), reflecting the company’s commitment to crafting appliances that cater to Thai consumers' unique preferences and modern lifestyle needs.
Laws must guard all ethnic rights
Oped, Published on 24/10/2024
» One of the most important yet neglected issues in Thailand is the need to protect our indigenous peoples and their remarkable cultures. Over 60 ethnic groups contribute to the rich diversity of our society.
Less is more in restoring Asia's past
Oped, Published on 01/08/2024
» For decades, restorations of Southeast Asia's archaeological sites have typically involved transforming the past rather than faithfully presenting it. Conservationists often take a heavy-handed approach, embellishing a site to effectively "manufacture" a ruin that will appeal to visitors. But this tends to do more harm than good.
Djinn is a strong spirit
Life, Published on 10/07/2024
» Horror and ghost stories have long been a staple of Thai cinema and the genre is deeply rooted in Buddhist beliefs and mythologies. Yet, it's surprising that these stories rarely venture beyond the confines of Buddhist folklore. However, that changes with The Cursed Land, an upcoming horror film that shifts the focus to the country's South, a predominantly Islamic region, and introduces audiences to the lesser-known demonic entity known as the djinn.