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S.Africa wants 'inclusive' talks on ending Ukraine war, invites Zelensky
AFP, Published on 22/02/2025
» JOHANNESBURG — South Africa said Friday that talks to end Russia's nearly three-year war in Ukraine must involve all parties and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was expected on a state visit soon for discussions.
South Africans mock ‘ridiculous’ Trump proposals
AFP, Published on 11/02/2025
» JOHANNESBURG - On the streets of Johannesburg’s student district, US President Donald Trump’s offer to accept white Afrikaners as refugees landed as both “ridiculous” and “lame”, among South Africans of all races.
An evening of Russian tunes
Life, James Keller, Published on 28/01/2025
» On the occasion of the birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, Rosconcert, the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Thailand and B.Grimm presented a wonderfully inspiring evening of all-Russian music at the Thailand Cultural Centre to begin its 2025 season in style. Also in attendance for this diplomatically significant occasion was Evgeny Tomikhin, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Thailand.
Harps and heavenly sounds
Life, James Keller, Published on 03/09/2024
» In celebration of the auspicious occasion of the birthday of HM Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother on Aug 12, and in collaboration with B.Grimm, the Department of Cultural Promotion and the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra gave an appropriately magnificent performance recently at the Thailand Cultural Centre.
Feathers are being ruffled
News, Published on 31/08/2024
» The undercurrent runs deep in the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) but not quite deep enough to go unnoticed.
Koh Mak adventures
Life, Published on 08/08/2024
» After a two-hour drive from Songkhla to the peaceful Koh Mak community, I found myself lounging on a waterfront deck savouring gentle winds and breathtaking views of the Songkhla Lake around me.
Job reminder for the 'permanent five'
Oped, Kasit Piromya, Published on 26/06/2024
» Upon the victorious end to World War II for the Allied forces, the five victors -- namely the United States, the Soviet Union (later the Russian Federation), China (the nationalist government and later the communist government), the United Kingdom, and France -- drafted the Charter of the United Nations and established the Headquarters of the UN in New York City based on the generosity of the United States government and people.
A world of wonder
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/02/2024
» There is less than a week left to see the multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical in Thailand. The show is currently running at Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre until Sunday.
Knocked off their perch
News, Published on 24/02/2024
» The ultra-conservative camp, once an unrivalled, dominant force, may be on its way out.
Rubber farm execution, thick-skinned victim, squealing pig
News, Published on 21/01/2024
» Muang police in Trang have nabbed two men for the execution-style murder of a rubber farmer and his wife which was staged to look like a mere accident.