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Titan implosion was ‘preventable’, US report finds
Published on 05/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - A US Coast Guard investigative board has concluded that the “inadequate design” of the Titan submersible was a primary contributing factor in its implosion in 2023 that left five people dead.
Trump punishes Brazil with tariffs, sanctions over trial of ally Bolsonaro
AFP, Published on 31/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump ordered massive tariffs on Brazil Wednesday and sanctions against the judge overseeing a trial of his far-right ally Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of attempting a coup in Latin America's biggest economy.
A night of titans
Life, James Keller, Published on 22/07/2025
» Decidedly heroic music was the order of the day earlier this month at the Thailand Cultural Centre as the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra marked the auspicious occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana's birthday.
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» NEW YORK - Disgraced Hollywood titan Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one sexual assault at his retrial Wednesday and not guilty of another, with jurors still considering a rape charge after hearing graphic testimony from his alleged victims.
The world of giants
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/06/2025
» If you were in a world with gigantic man-eating monsters, would you fight with them or try to hide from them? This is the story of Attack On Titan, a Japanese manga series, which was published between 2009 to 2021 and created by Hajime Isayama. Attack On Titan tells a story of people who live in cities surrounded by immense walls which protect them from Titans -- gigantic man-eating monsters.
AI personal shoppers hunt down bargain buys
AFP, Published on 29/05/2025
» NEW YORK - Internet giants are diving deeper into e-commerce with digital aides that know shoppers’ likes, let them virtually try on clothes, hunt for deals and even place orders.
Titans attack Pulse Hall at CentralWorld
Life, Published on 15/05/2025
» Fans of the acclaimed anime and manga series Attack On Titan can't miss this. After making its Bangkok debut last week, the highly anticipated "Attack On Titan Final Exhibition" from Japan is now running daily from 11am to 9pm, until June 18. The venue is CentralWorld Pulse Hall, 7th floor of CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road.
Gerard Depardieu: a tarnished French film icon
AFP, Published on 13/05/2025
» PARIS - Gerard Depardieu was a titan of French cinema for more than 50 years but a sexual assault conviction, a string of other allegations and several instances of lewd behaviour now cast a long, dark shadow over what was once a glittering career.
Bill Gates blasts Musk, speeds up giving away fortune
AFP, Published on 09/05/2025
» NEW YORK — Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced Thursday an accelerated timeframe for giving away his fortune as he touted artificial intelligence (AI) as a game-changer to boost public health and save lives globally.
ABOUT POLITICS: Taking a more local perspective
Published on 26/04/2025
» The patriarch of the Bhumjaithai Party has demonstrated his acumen and vision in building solid local administrative powerhouses from the ground up -- in the process allowing a glimpse into the party's plan to harness sustained political strength from them.