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Iceland volcano starts erupting again
Published on 29/05/2024
» A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted again on Wednesday, live video from the area showed, making it the fifth outbreak since December.
Decoding the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 02/05/2024
» Just as how hieroglyphics on pyramid walls indicate a pictorial writing system in ancient Egypt and how the cuneiform led to the evolution of languages in ancient Middle East, the Ram Khamhaeng Inscription underscores the development of the Thai alphabet during the Sukhothai period. At the National Museum Bangkok, visitors now have a chance to view and learn how to read it.
Embassies mark Anzac Day
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/04/2024
» The Australian and New Zealand embassies in Thailand yesterday jointly hosted an Anzac Day commemorative service at Hellfire Pass, part of the Thai-Burma railway in Kanchanaburi province.
"Maritime Spirits": Southeast Asia Meets Venice
Published on 23/04/2024
» The Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) Foundation presents The Spirits of Maritime Crossing, a group exhibition by artists from Southeast Asia examining the themes of displacement, diaspora, and colonialism through the lens of the ocean curated by Prof. Dr. Apinan Poshyananda, Artistic Director of Bangkok Art Biennale. The exhibition is co-hosted by One Bangkok and is on view from 20th April to 24th November 2024 at Palazzo Smith Mangilli Valmarana, Venice, which has not been accessible to the public for 11 years.
Dubai floods expose weaknesses to a rapidly changing climate
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/04/2024
» DUBAI - The heavy rains that flooded Dubai this week halted air traffic, damaged buildings and streets — and left climate experts and common citizens asking whether one of the world’s hottest and driest cities should be better prepared for extreme storms.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: April 19-25
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 19/04/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
6.6-magnitude quake in Japan leaves at least 9 injured
Kyodo News, Published on 18/04/2024
» KYODO - At least nine people were injured late Wednesday after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck a wide area of western Japan.
Govt worries over conflict impacts
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/04/2024
» The Ministry of Commerce has instructed state agencies to come up with measures to deal with a possible spike in energy prices if the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates.
Why don't Japanese give to charity?
Oped, Koichi Hamada, Published on 06/04/2024
» On Jan 1, as Japan celebrated the new year, a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula, causing buildings to crumble, forcing mass evacuations, and leading to more than 200 deaths. But in the wake of the tragedy, something beautiful happened: an outpouring of support by philanthropic organisations and individuals, including support from beyond Japan's borders. More than 140,000 people donated US$5 million (183.7 million baht) through the Nippon Foundation alone.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: April 5-10
Guru, Published on 05/04/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.