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Halftime switch helps Wales snatch US draw with late Bale penalty
Published on 22/11/2022
» AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Wales' talisman Gareth Bale scored a late penalty as they rallied in the second half to secure a 1-1 draw with the United States in an enthralling World Cup Group B clash at a raucous Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Monday.
Celebration and prayer in Phrae
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 13/03/2019
» Phrae province is home to several old Buddhist monuments. The most revered is the centuries-old Phra That Cho Hae, which is believed to contain a relic of the Buddha. The grand stupa is located in its namesake temple, which sits atop a small hill, 10km or so southeast of the provincial town.
Regime gunning for voters' hearts with title deeds measure
News, Published on 15/09/2018
» Poll drum beat gathers pace
How Lampang celebrates Thai New Year
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 27/03/2018
» It's time to plan for a big celebration of the Lanna traditional New Year at Lampang's Salung Luang Festival.
Fair in Nakhon Pathom
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/05/2016
» From tomorrow until May 22, the "Amazing Nakhon Pathom" fair will take place in a field in front of Phra Ruang Rojanarit, a major Buddha statue, at Phra Pathom Chedi in Muang district. Phra Pathom Chedi is a stupa that has enshrined Lord Buddha's relics since the Dvaravati Period (6th-11th centuries) and was one of the first places where Buddhism arrived in Thailand.
Eurovision Song contest: The winners and their songs
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/05/2015
» Swedish singer Mans Zelmerlow won a narrow victory over Russia's Polina Gagarina in last night's Eurovision Song contest. I didn't watch but I was curious enough to check out both performances. (Videos included)
Sor-ing to new melodic heights
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 31/03/2015
» Last year, National Artist Khampai Nuping died, raising concerns about the survival of salor sor pin, a musical genre native to the northern province of Nan. The master, often known as Phor Khru Khampai, was particularly respected for kub sor (singing) and effortless improvisation, requiring sharp wit and poetic prowess.
Tiananmen dissident Wuer Kaixi to run in Taiwan parliamentary by-election
AFP, Published on 01/12/2014
» TAIPEI - A leading dissident who fled China after pro-democracy protests were crushed in 1989 said Monday he would stand for Taiwan's parliament in hopes of dealing a "big blow" to Beijing.