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Girls gone bad
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/07/2025
» Remember the popular HBO series Girls from over a decade ago? The show was widely recognised for its postfeminist commentary on female sexuality and millennial angst and it ran for a surprisingly long six seasons. To this day, I still don't really understand the rave reviews. I only watched a few episodes here and there, so I won't pretend to be an expert on it, but what I saw never quite resonated with me.
Israel attacks Syria in defence of Druze, moves troops north
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/07/2025
» Israel struck Syria’s military headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday and moved more troops to the border in a bid, officials said, to prevent attacks against the Syrian Druze community.
Govt urges 'maximum restraint'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/07/2025
» Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said the government is "deeply dissatisfied" with Cambodia over the recent Ta Muen Thom incident but urged the public and military to remain calm.
Israel bombs Syrian army headquarters
AFP, Published on 16/07/2025
» SWEIDA, Syria - Israel said it bombed Syrian army headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday after warning the Islamist-led government to leave the Druze minority alone in its Sweida heartland where a monitor says sectarian clashes have killed nearly 250 people.
Myanmar's 'my way' vs Asean norms
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 08/07/2025
» It appeared to be a done deal. During their summit on May 26, Asean leaders agreed to admit Timor-Leste as the 11th member of the regional bloc. Since then, Nay Pyi Taw has raised an unexpected objection, with the junta issuing an official statement that could potentially embarrass Asean and its current chair, Malaysia.
A modern martial arts tale
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 08/07/2025
» When Karate Kid: Legends lands in cinemas on July 17, it won't be just another sequel -- it will mark a long-awaited cinematic reunion decades in the making. Directed by Jonathan Entwistle and produced by Karen Rosenfelt, the film unites martial arts icons Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio on screen for the first time while introducing rising star Ben Wang as the new face of the franchise.
India backs Dalai Lama's position on successor, contradicting China
Published on 04/07/2025
» DHARAMSHALA - A senior Indian minister has said that only the Dalai Lama and the organisation he has set up have the authority to identify his successor as the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism, in a rare comment contradicting rival China's long-held position.
Suriya Jungrungreangkit set for single day as acting PM
AFP, Published on 02/07/2025
» Thailand's acting prime minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit is set to helm the country for only one full day Wednesday, standing in for suspended premier Paetongtarn Shinawatra before being replaced himself in a cabinet reshuffle.
Court suspends PM Paetongtarn
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court on Tuesday suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from duty pending its consideration of the case against her involving a controversial phone conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Court suspends PM Paetongtarn from office in Hun Sen phone call case
Online Reporters, Published on 01/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court on Tuesday suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from duty pending its consideration of the case against her involving a controversial phone conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.