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Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' launches with global promotion
Reuters, Published on 03/10/2025
» LOS ANGELES — Superstar Taylor Swift's latest studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," arrives Friday with a promotional blitz that includes midnight sales at Target stores, a release party at movie theatres around the globe and pop-up experiences in New York and Los Angeles.
Let's give June a warm, wet welcome
Roger Crutchley, Published on 01/06/2025
» It's hard to believe we are already into the sixth month of the year celebrating the first day of June, a month Canadian author M L Montgomery referred to as "the pearl of summer, shining with warmth and joy."
Singers who inspire the plant kingdom
Roger Crutchley, Published on 16/03/2025
» In last week's item about Thailand's talented Blackpink singer Lisa I failed to mention that Chiang Mai University researchers have named a newly discovered flower after her. It is of the custard apple variety and scientifically named Friesodielsia lalisae.
Shaken and stirred
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 30/12/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post rounds up tipples that will keep you hydrated well into the New Year. Whether it is new bars or new menus, a bit of liquid cheer never hurts anyone!
Jungceylon Unveils ‘DOTOY X JUNGCEYLON’ Landmark, Launching ‘Angel Boy’ to Boost Phuket Tourism
Published on 14/11/2024
» Mr. Prawit Janyasittikul, Chief Executive Officer of Phuket Square Co., Ltd., which operates Jungceylon Shopping Center in Patong, Phuket, stated, “Jungceylon is a must-visit destination for tourists from around the world when they travel to Patong, Phuket. The rising global popularity of art toys and collectible toys, which appeal to all ages and convey meaning beyond language, highlights a unique connection between ‘art toys’ and ‘Jungceylon.’ Through collaboration with world-renowned artists, we have created ‘DOTOY X JUNGCEYLON’ as a year-end gift, welcoming the New Year 2025 for both Phuket residents and international tourists.”
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Nov 13-19
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 13/11/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
We can always live in a dollhouse
Roger Crutchley, Published on 07/07/2024
» Thai tourism authorities are always quick to make the most of any new fad, which might explain the appearance of a life-sized Labubu doll on the front page of the Bangkok Post this week. Apparently, the mascot is part of a promotion to attract Chinese tourists. I confess to not knowing anything about the Labubu craze although the Post's doll correspondent informs me the designer doll is a "kind-hearted monster with pointed ears and serrated teeth". Hmmm.
From Berlusconi to Prigozhin and Tina Turner: notable deaths of 2023
AFP, Published on 28/11/2023
» PARIS - From Italy's ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi to rock queen Tina Turner and Wagner warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin, here are some of 2023's most notable deaths.
'The Marvels' has a far from marvelous N.America opening
AFP, Published on 13/11/2023
» LOS ANGELES - New superhero film "The Marvels" is making history, and not in a good way: its estimated $47 million North American take over the weekend marks the lowest debut ever for a movie from Disney's normally money-cranking Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Kahlil Gibran's Lebanon hometown celebrates 'The Prophet' centennial
AFP, Published on 06/11/2023
» BSHARRE (LEBANON) - Nestled in the mountains of northern Lebanon, a museum dedicated to Kahlil Gibran in his hometown of Bsharre has been celebrating the centennial of "The Prophet", the renowned author's most famous work.