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Sam Yan shows need to save history
Oped, Published on 23/05/2024
» What distinguishes Thailand from many other countries is our rich diversity in culture and history. Yet slowly but surely, the distinctive heritage of our local communities is disappearing. Often property developers destroy historic buildings in pursuit of profit. But why do their rights always seem to come first? Why do we have to beg to protect our cultural assets?
Opera Siam makes comeback with performance of Die Walküre
Life, Published on 14/05/2024
» After a three-year absence, Opera Siam will return with a semi-staged performance of Die Walküre Act One in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Thursday, at 8pm.
Pro-Palestinian protests shake US campuses
Published on 30/04/2024
» US universities from Columbia to UCLA are rushing to confront pro-Palestinian demonstrations, with disciplinary actions escalating and campus life thrown into turmoil as the academic year comes to a close.
Russia seeks more contract soldiers
Published on 18/04/2024
» Russia is preparing to enlist more contract soldiers as it presses its invasion of Ukraine, aiming to avoid — at least for now — another mass call-up that could undermine popular support for the war.
Olympic flame begins journey to Paris
Published on 16/04/2024
» OLYMPIA, Greece - The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia in a traditional ceremony on Tuesday, marking the final stretch of the seven-year preparations for the start of the Games on July 26.
China's Xi meets ex-Taiwan leader in Beijing in landmark event
Reuters, Published on 10/04/2024
» BEIJING - Chinese leader Xi Jinping met former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing for a landmark sitdown spotlighting the Communist Party’s willingness to talk to the island’s opposition.
Champions League security tight amid terror threat
Published on 09/04/2024
» England, France and Spain have stepped up security ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals being held in London, Madrid and Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, top officials said, citing threats from the Islamic State.
Bangkok Drafts Inclusive 4th City Plan Revision
Published on 09/04/2024
» Mr. Wirat Meenchainunt, Chairman of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC), attended a meeting with a delegation from the Office of Urban Planning and Development to jointly determine guidelines for improving regulations and recommending other appropriate city planning measures in the drafting of the Bangkok City Plan at the Bangkok Council meeting room, Bangkok City Hall 2 (Din Daeng).
Putin links Moscow attackers to Ukraine
Published on 23/03/2024
» MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that the four men who attacked a concert near Moscow were heading towards Ukraine when they were detained, and that they hoped to cross the border.
Arrests follow Moscow terror attack
Published on 23/03/2024
» MOSCOW - Russia has arrested 11 people including four suspected gunmen in connection with a shooting rampage and fire that killed at least 133 people in a concert hall near Moscow, the Kremlin said on Saturday.