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Marina's soul searching in Bangkok
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 13/10/2023
» Like Dante guided by Virgil, Marina Abramovic drifts through the purgatory that is Bangkok chaperoned by the little monkey prince. After praying at shrines and temples of assorted spiritual inclinations, she is taken to the Monkey King (Pichet Klunchun), whose rhymed, melodic prophecy finally guides Abramovic to the prayer hall of Wat Pho where her salvation awaits clad in a saffron robe.
A first for Chantecaille in Thailand
Life, Noko, Published on 18/07/2023
» Pure rosewater is an indispensable beauty product for Sylvie Chantecaille and her daughter Olivia. In fact they make their own refreshing face mist, which was listed on the WWD Award for Top 100 Best Skincare Products of All Time 2021.
Bringing a classic to life
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/12/2022
» A decade after the animated film made an impact, kids in Southeast Asia now have the chance to experience Disney's Frozen as Broadway's latest musical is coming to Singapore. It will be staged at the Lion City's Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands from Feb 5 next year until March 5. Tickets are now available via SISTIC.
Massacre questions
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/10/2022
» Re: "Former cop kills 37 in massacre", (BP, Oct 7).
Iranian protesters decry 'morality police'
Published on 17/09/2022
» Protests broke out in western Iran on Saturday at the funeral of a young woman who died after being detained by morality police enforcing strict hijab rules, as security forces used tear gas to disperse demonstrators.
Taliban beat women at Kabul rally
Published on 13/08/2022
» KABUL: Taliban fighters beat women and fired into the air on Saturday as they violently dispersed a rare rally in the Afghan capital, days ahead of the first anniversary of the hardline Islamists’ return to power.
Afghan male TV presenters wear masks in protest against Taliban
AFP, Published on 26/05/2022
» KABUL - Seconds before he presents a news bulletin, Afghan television anchor Nisar Nabil puts on a black mask as a symbolic protest against the Taliban authorities for ordering women presenters to cover their faces on air.
Afghan women TV presenters vow to fight after order to cover faces
AFP, Published on 23/05/2022
» KABUL: Women television presenters on Afghanistan's leading news channels on Sunday vowed to speak up for their rights after being forced by Taliban authorities to cover their faces on air.
Worst drought in decades devastates Ethiopia's nomads
AFP, Published on 04/05/2022
» GODE, Ethiopia: There has hardly been a drop of rain in Hargududo in 18 months. Dried-up carcasses of goats, cows and donkeys litter the ground near the modest thatched huts in this small village in the Somali region of southeastern Ethiopia.
Crazy Pre-wedding Photo Ideas
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 11/02/2022
» If you think Thais take taking photographs for their social media seriously, you haven't seen the extra lengths couples go through to make their pre-wedding photos a lasting (and viral) memory. To mark St Valentine's Day and warm your heart a little, here are a few of the craziest Thai pre-wedding photos, ranging from cute to creepy.