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Katy Perry set to roar into space on all-female flight
AFP, Published on 14/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - Pop star Katy Perry will be the biggest name in an all-female group set to touch the edge of space Monday, roaring into the cosmos on one of billionaire Jeff Bezos' rockets.
Spreading the love
News, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 11/03/2025
» Last year, many parts of Thailand were heavily flooded, especially in the northern provinces. Homes were submerged in water and mud, leaving many people homeless and hopeless.
Reflections from a fire-ravaged LA
Holiday Time, Published on 01/02/2025
» Thailand's blockbuster How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (Lahn Mah), directed by Pat Boonnitipat might not have been on the nominees list -- and Putthipong "Billkin" Assaratanakul was not (yet) a Golden Globes winner or presenter -- but when the 82nd Golden Globes Awards ceremony concluded this Jan 5 (local time) in Los Angeles, there were so many Asian and Asian American achievements to celebrate. This included much greater global visibility for actors, directors and creative content from Korea to Japan to India and beyond.
Soft power shines in 2024
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/12/2024
» As the Year of the Dragon comes to an end, Thailand is being decked out with lights and entertainment to create a joyful mood for all to enjoy countdown festivities. This year, soft power remains key in promoting tourism and culture as tourists seek fresh ways to experience local life and distinct culinary journeys.
Butterbear enlisted to lure Chinese visitors
Published on 18/07/2024
» Butterbear, one of the country’s most popular mascots, will be introduced as a new presenter for Thai tourism next month, aiming to lure at least 10% of 1 million Chinese fans to follow tourism activities in Thailand.
Italian PM leaving partner after 'sleazy' remarks
AFP, Published on 20/10/2023
» ROME - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on Friday she was separating from her partner, with whom she has a daughter, after he was recorded making sleazy comments.
The 23rd World Gourmet Festival is back!
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 14/08/2023
» The 23rd edition of the World Gourmet Festival is returning to Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel with a star-studded line-up of chefs.
Kita Food Festival returns to Malaysia and Singapore
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 11/08/2023
» The Kita Food Festival, which celebrates the culinary culture of Southeast Asia, returns this year, kicking off events in Kuching, Malaysia on Sept 27.
Across globe, women battle 'gendered disinformation'
AFP, Published on 23/03/2023
» WASHINGTON - Fake photos showing Ukraine's first lady sunbathing topless, incorrect video subtitles defaming Pakistani feminists for "blasphemy", slow-motion clips falsely depicting "drunk" female politicians -- a barrage of disinformation targets women in the public eye.
Netflix celebrates women-led stories this International Women’s Month
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 18/03/2023
» To celebrate International Women's Month, Netflix recently held an event titled ‘Reflections Of Me’ in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event saw creators and talent from Netflix’s Southeast Asia titles coming together to engage in an important conversation about representation on screen, as well as the impact that women have on the creative industry in this region.