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The time I really put my foot in it
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 19/10/2025
» A half-hearted spring-cleaning session at home during the week came to a welcome halt when I unearthed a couple of my father's wartime RAF books under a pile of disintegrating paperbacks. The Air Ministry books, published more than 80 years ago, always serve as a reminder of when as a kid I made a faux pas of embarrassing proportions.
The history of Siamese erotica
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/10/2025
» In high school, Artyasit Srisuwan saw his friends bring erotic books to class. Teachers confiscated the material and scolded them, but Artyasit did not take the genre seriously until over a decade ago when he got to know Luang Vilaspariwat, known as Kru Liam, a pioneer of erotic literature in the early 20th century, and wanted to write a thesis about it. Due to the lack of primary sources, his adviser convinced him to change the topic.
Parties jostle over charter rewrite path
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/10/2025
» The People's Party (PP), a progressive party in Thai politics, secured a small victory in parliament this week, with its charter rewriting draft becoming the primary legislation for constitutional amendment.
ONE Championship: Denis Puric says he’ll ‘whup Johan Ghazali in Malaysia’ – if the money’s right
Published on 16/10/2025
» Denis Puric has warned Johan Ghazali he would “whup his ass in Malaysia” – but only if ONE Championship makes it worth his while.
Longines Spirit Pilot Collection Soars with Heritage and Precision
Published on 15/10/2025
» At the crossroads of aviation history and modern innovation, Longines unveils two new evolutions within its celebrated Spirit collection the Spirit Pilot and the Spirit Flyback each capturing the pioneering ethos that has defined the brand for over a century.
‘Full of sorrow’: Gazans trek home as truce begins
AFP, Published on 10/10/2025
» KHAN YUNIS, Palestinian Territories - Full of grief after two years of war but glad to be going home, thousands of displaced Palestinians set off across the Gaza Strip on Friday, as a truce between Israel and Hamas took hold.
Narcotic nightmare
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/10/2025
» Re: "Drug policy fails", (PostBag, Oct 8) & "PM hails successful drug suppression campaign", (BP, Oct 4).
Thailand wins gold as 16 records fall at IWF
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 08/10/2025
» Thailand’s Weeraphon Wichuma stunned the weightlifting world by claiming gold in the men’s 71kg category at the IWF World Championships in Forde, Norway, on a day that saw an extraordinary 16 world records shattered.
Asia’s First Porsche Design Tower Breaks Ground
Published on 07/10/2025
» Porsche Design Tower Bangkok commenced construction October 7, 2025, marking a significant milestone in Asia's ultra-luxury real estate sector. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by executives from Porsche Lifestyle Group and Ananda Development, among them the CEOs of both partners, Stefan Buescher and Chanond Ruangkritya. Scheduled for completion in December 2028, this is Porsche Design's third real estate project globally and first in Asia. Located in Bangkok's vibrant Thonglor area, the development introduces revolutionary features including exclusive "Passion Spaces." A meticulously designed show unit also opened today.
Dubious tax plan
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/10/2025
» Re: "Minister pledges to finally implement B300 tourism tax", (Business, Oct 4).