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Pacific microstate sells passports to fund climate action
AFP, Published on 07/08/2025
» SYDNEY - A remote Pacific nation has started selling passports to fund climate action, but is so far struggling to attract new citizens to the low-lying, largely barren island.
The lion roars on
Life, John Clewley, Published on 29/07/2025
» Musician and bandleader Thomas Mapfumo is 80 years old this month. The man, often dubbed the "Lion of Zimbabwe", is still hugely popular in his home country, despite having gone into exile and resettling in Oregon in 2000.
RBSO delivers a heroic Marvel concert
Life, Published on 17/07/2025
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, following the anime music concert, displayed another range of dynamic breadth with two incredible performances of "MARVEL Movie Music" -- a concert that showcased the cinematic experience of superheroes through orchestral soundtracks. Under the baton of resident conductor Vanich Potavanich, the RBSO delivered a thunderous delivery of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Korat school band representing Thailand at competition in China
Published on 15/07/2025
» The melodica marching band from Bannon-Udomnoppadon Ooppathump School in Nakhon Ratchasima province will represent Thailand at the Drum Corps Asia 2025 competition in China, which begins on Thursday.
It's a bit on the warm side in the UK
Roger Crutchley, Published on 06/07/2025
» It seems a trifle strange to be sitting in Bangkok and reading about a heatwave in London, but at times last week it's been hotter in Britain than Thailand, while the rest of Europe has also been sizzling. You know something is wrong when at Wimbledon the umbrellas have been going up not for the rain but to protect spectators from the sun.
Remembering the King of Zydeco
Life, John Clewley, Published on 01/07/2025
» Music fans celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of the King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier, late last month. Chenier (June 25, 1925 -- December 12, 1987) was a pioneering musician from Opelousas, Southwest Louisiana who helped create zydeco music, a genre sung in French creole (his first language) that came out of the Creole traditions of the region, spliced with blues, R&B and Cajun music.
A look back at Pride Month
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 30/06/2025
» Pride Month 2025 ends today with hope that people will develop a deeper understanding of the LGBTI community. Here are some outstanding events and activities that were held with a commitment to promote diversity, identity and equality in Thai society.
Why tourists baulk
Postbag, Published on 28/06/2025
» Re: "Israeli market poised to contract amid war", (Business, June 21).
Italian Brainrot: the weirdly addictive AI trend
Kannika Thampanishvong, Published on 27/06/2025
» If you're a parent with a school-aged child, chances are you've heard some bizarre sounds coming from your kid's room -- things like "Tung Tung Tung Sahur" or "Tralalero Tralala." These odd noises stem from a phenomenon called Italian Brainrot, which has captured the imagination of children and teens around the world.
Blessed be the funk
Life, John Clewley, Published on 18/06/2025
» Last week, two giants of US popular music passed away. Beach Boys legend, composer/songwriter Brian Wilson, and funk pioneer Sly Stone of Sly & The Family Stone fame.