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Life in the abyss, a spectacular and fragile struggle for survival
AFP, Published on 28/06/2022
» PARIS: Cloaked in darkness and mystery, the creatures of the deep oceans exist in a world of unlikely profusion, surviving on scant food and under pressure that would crush human lungs.
UK unveils radical rewrite of EU pact for N. Ireland
AFP, Published on 18/05/2022
» LONDON - The UK government on Tuesday unveiled a plan to drastically overhaul post-Brexit trade rules in Northern Ireland, arguing the changes are needed to end political paralysis in the divided territory.
Worker dies, five hurt as new condo floor caves in
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/05/2022
» A construction worker from Myanmar died and five other workers were injured after a concrete floor on the 27th storey of the condo building in Bang Sue district where they were working collapsed, police said yesterday.
Prologue to the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/04/2022
» Following a massive five-year makeover, the modern red-ochre compound of Ban Kao National Museum rises in the middle of vast green landscapes and rice fields on the banks of the Khwae Noi River, serving as a prologue for a day trip to explore Prasat Muang Sing Historical Park, which is about 10km away.
Shriek! Slap! Pow! The small bat wins.
Published on 14/04/2022
» NEW YORK: One morning in the Panamanian rainforest, a small fruit bat sized up his competition. The odds did not appear to be in his favor. The winged mammal, a Seba’s short-tailed bat, weighed about half an ounce. But his six opponents, fringe-lipped bats, were twice as heavy and occupying the shrouded corner where the small bat wanted to roost
Sourcing data on climate change
Oped, Published on 09/12/2021
» It's starting to feel as though scientists and governments announce new policies and predictions for our warming planet every week. But where do the data undergirding the alarming headlines and dire futurecasts come from? A great deal of what we understand about climate change comes from above. Satellites are one of our best tools for detailing how our actions are impacting the planet.
Exploring the origins of Eastern civilisation
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/11/2021
» As Thailand welcomes vaccinated tourists from 68 countries, the Bangkok National Museum remains one of the city's most popular attractions with improved landscapes, layouts and lighting, allowing visitors to experience a new setting and observe diverse exhibitions in 360 degrees.
Uncharted exploration
Life, Noko, Published on 29/10/2021
» From mountain tops to the depths of caves, in the biting cold of the Arctic or the searing heat of volcanoes, Oyster Perpetual Explorer watches have endured extreme environments, where time management is often key to survival.
Police nab bird nest thieves
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/10/2021
» Sixteen people have so far been arrested over the stealing and destruction of swiftlet nests in caves in Phatthalung over the course of several months ending September.
Fit and fun
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 15/10/2021
» Since the government has eased restrictions for all sports venues in Bangkok, many are eager to get back on the fitness track. Besides the obvious go-to gyms, there are alternative venues where you can sweat it out with new activities. From climbing a (pseudo) cliff to aiming for baseball home runs, Guru presents a list of alternative sports venues that would make your comeback to a fitness routine even more exciting and challenging.