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King Charles leads tributes on VJ Day 80th anniversary
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» LONDON - King Charles III led commemorations on Friday for World War II veterans and those who lived through the devastating conflict, lauding their “courage” as Britain marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
Japan emperor expresses 'deep remorse' 80 years after WWII
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» TOKYO - Tens of thousands of people braved blazing heat to pay their respects at a controversial Japanese shrine Friday, as Emperor Naruhito spoke of his "deep remorse" on the 80th anniversary of the nation's World War II surrender.
Not about safety
Postbag, Published on 12/07/2025
» Re: "Safer tourism needed now", (Editorial, July 11).
Musk, Trump and Mao have a lot in common
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 11/07/2025
» The only place where some people still see Elon Musk as a political genius is China. "Brother Musk, you've got over a billion people on our side backing you," wrote a fan on Weibo, China's biggest social media site. "If Elon Musk were to found a political party," wrote another, "his tech-driven mindset could inject fresh energy into politics."
Dutch art sleuth recovers stolen Unesco-listed documents
AFP, Published on 09/07/2025
» THE HAGUE - A Dutch art sleuth has recovered a priceless trove of stolen documents from the 15th to the 19th century, including several Unesco-listed archives from the world’s first multinational corporation.
Epic Teochew Opera Celebrates 50 Years of Ties
Published on 09/07/2025
» Bangkok, 9 July 2025 - An Epic Operatic Extravaganza gets underway on July 10, 2025, when the superlative artistry of Shantou Teochew opera takes centre stage in celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations being established between Thailand and China.
Trump tariff threat clouds final day of BRICS summit
AFP, Published on 08/07/2025
» RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) - US President Donald Trump's decision to hit "anti-American" BRICS nations -- including China and India -- with an extra 10 percent trade tariff roiled the final day of the bloc's summit in Rio de Janeiro Monday.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: June 27-July 3
Guru, Published on 27/06/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
The heart of Hokkaido
Life, Published on 12/06/2025
» My first trip to Sapporo last month made me fall in love with Japan even more. It's not only the delicious food and nice people that impressed me but also the unique beauty that makes me want to go back.
Antarctic penguin population decline accelerates
AFP, Published on 10/06/2025
» PARIS - Emperor penguin populations in Antarctica have shrunk by almost a quarter as global warming transforms their icy habitat, according to new research on Tuesday that warned the losses were far worse than previously imagined.