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The loveliness of a flying beetle
Roger Crutchley, Published on 20/07/2025
» The recent cricket match between England and India at Lord's was reportedly briefly delayed by a swarm of ladybirds which were bothering the players. It is believed to be the first recorded instance of "ladybirds stopped play". More importantly, swarm is not the correct term for these flying beetles. The collective noun for ladybirds (ladybugs for our American friends) is a "loveliness".
Guru's Weekly Buzz: June 27-July 3
Guru, Published on 27/06/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
In the abode of tigers
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 05/06/2025
» Jaipur, India's Pink City, is world renowned for its gemstone industry. However, in Jaipur's Nahargarh lurks another one of the subcontinent's gems and its national animal. It is also home to one of India's 58 protected tiger reserves and the majestic Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), among other animals like Asiatic lions.
The unstoppable puppeteer
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 04/06/2025
» The friendly and familiar faces emerged from the bags one by one: a buffalo, a dog, a bird, a crocodile and a pink-haired duck. Many Thais who grew up in the 90s will not only recognise these faces, but they will also know their names: Cha-ngon, Hang Dab, Jao Khuntong, Khon Loy and Ped Noi. These are the stars of children's television programme Jao Khuntong.
Cannes 2025: What's on our watch list
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 13/05/2025
» The 78th edition of Europe's biggest film festival starts today. We take a look at some notable titles across different sections -- Competition, Un Certain Regard, Directors' Fortnight and Critics' Week -- including a Thai film.
Murder suspect in British custody after deportation from Thailand
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/02/2025
» A 62-year-old British man suspected of killing his Thai wife in his homeland over two decades ago has been repatriated, according to a source at the Immigration Police.
Brit suspected of killing Thai wife in UK arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/01/2025
» A British man, 62, was arrested in Kanchanaburi province as he was suspected of killing his Thai wife in his homeland over two decades ago.
British man suspected of killing Thai wife in UK arrested
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/01/2025
» A British man, 62, was arrested in Kanchanaburi province for quick repatriation as he was suspected of killing his Thai wife in his homeland over two decades ago.
Follow-ups needed
Oped, Postbag, Published on 07/09/2024
» Re: "Seed bomb threat to forest ecology", (Editorial, Sept 2), "Hilltop plot seized after landslides", (BP, 2 Sept) & "Phuket Buddha site ordered closed due to landslide risks", (BP, Sept 3).
Thai Fabrics Are Fun to Wear" Design Contest 2024
Published on 27/08/2024
» The Ministry of Interior has announced the launch of the “Thai Fabrics Are Fun to Wear” design competition, aimed at developing the skills of local designers to a professional standard.