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Ripley strikes quite exquisitely, again
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 12/04/2024
» Just when you thought the original book was bled dry, its last drop of smouldering homoerotic blood squeezed and sucked by multilple movie adaptations, from Rene Clement (French) and Anthony Minghella (American) to Liliana Cavani (Italian), here comes Steven Zaillian's seven-episode Netflix series bluntly titled Ripley. Dusky and exquisitely coldblooded, the latest reworking proves that the Patricia Highsmith's 1955 novel The Talented Mr. Ripley is a living gift that continues giving after 69 years.
Mystique fading
Postbag, Published on 18/02/2024
» Re: "Has Pakistan's military finally lost its mystique?" (Opinion, Feb 14).
Andalusian dreams
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 15/02/2024
» Two Middle Eastern tourists looked excited as they held up a phone to an exquisitely carved arabesque in Nasrid Palace at the Alhambra. No, they're not taking photos. They're comparing the Arabic text on their screen with the 8th century stone calligraphy. I hear them mumble in Arabic -- here's the translation:
Love is in the air in Chiang Rai
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/02/2024
» The International Balloon Fiesta 2024 gets under way today and runs until Sunday, turning Singha Park Chiang Rai into an ideal place for couples to spend Valentine's Day amid a romantic ambience generated by the chilly breeze and gorgeous mountainous surroundings.
Cooler outlook for Bangkok, North and Central Plains
Published on 17/01/2024
» Chilly nights are forecast for Bangkok and many areas in the North and Central Plains over the next few days, with temperatures in the capital expected to fall to 20°C on Wednesday night.
Those were the days, my friend...
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 14/01/2024
» A fortnight ago I enjoyed Thai hospitality on a very pleasant New Year's Eve at a small gathering in our neighbour's garden in Chaiyaphum. There were about 10 of us and although I was the only non-Thai the hosts insisted on playing western music rather than the mor-lam they almost certainly would have preferred.
The sour side of Thai cuisine
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 08/12/2023
» Sourness is one of the tastes that contributes to the well-rounded characteristics of Thai cuisine, a palatable subtlety that comprises sour, sweet, nutty, salty, spicy, bitter, tart and mild tastes.
Relief in Netherlands as 'escaped' mamba never left home
AFP, Published on 24/11/2023
» THE HAGUE - The Dutch city of Tilburg breathed a collective sigh of relief Friday as a highly venomous green mamba thought to be on the loose was found safe and sound in its owner's house.
A winter rail adventure awaits
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 01/11/2023
» In preparation for the chilly winter months, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the State Railway of Thailand has introduced the Rot Fai Loi Nam (Floating Train) programme, which will take place from this Saturday until Jan 28.
Netherlands humiliate South Africa at Cricket World Cup
AFP, Published on 18/10/2023
» DHARAMSALA (INDIA) - Netherlands defeated mighty South Africa by 38 runs at the Cricket World Cup on Tuesday as the European outsiders humiliated the Proteas for the second time in a year.