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Keep Muay Thai's roots alive
Oped, Published on 27/03/2025
» For decades, most people have known Thai boxing, or Muay Thai, through televised matches, unaware the sport has an ancient legacy of diverse traditions that are obscured in the familiar ring fights.
China says Philippines has 'provoked trouble' in S.China Sea with US backing
Published on 13/12/2024
» BEIJING - China accused the Philippines on Friday of having "provoked trouble" in the South China Sea with US backing, a week after Beijing and Manila traded accusations over a new confrontation in the disputed waters.
Philippines’ Marcos raises sea tensions during China meeting
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/10/2024
» VIENTIANE - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr called on nations to reduce tensions in the South China Sea during a meeting between Southeast Asian leaders and Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday.
Late King's stance
Oped, Postbag, Published on 12/06/2024
» Re: "Pita says court powerless to dissolve MFP", (BP, June 10) & "Move Forward case reveals autocracy", (Opinion, June 7).
I hoped to vote for a united Taiwan
Oped, Published on 13/01/2024
» I'm 72 years old, but recently I made a rookie mistake. I believed that Taiwanese politicians, when they signed an agreement, would honour that agreement and seek unity.
Study trips, livestreamed fish: Japan's Fukushima charm campaign
AFP, Published on 05/07/2023
» TOKYO: From livestreamed fish to diplomatic study trips, Japan is waging a concerted campaign to calm controversy before it begins releasing treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea.
Koh Chang buoyed as tourists scuttle back
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 21/10/2022
» Tourists buoyprovince's recovery
K-drama, American-style
Life, Published on 01/04/2022
» In Japan, millions of people are addicted to the pinball-like arcade game pachinko. Around the world, millions more may soon find themselves addicted to a soapy, bittersweet television series called Pachinko. Just as pachinko-parlour owners delicately adjust their devices' pins and cups to keep gamblers in the seats, the makers of Pachinko have expertly tweaked the machinery of their story to produce a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Women of change
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 04/03/2022
» To commemorate International Women's Day on March 8, the United Nations announced that "Gender Equality Today For A Sustainable Tomorrow" would be the theme of this year's celebrations. In the spotlight would be recognising the selfless actions of women and girls around the world who fight for a sustainable future. Keeping that in mind, Guru speaks to passionate Thai female spearheads, who shoot for social and environmental changes, about their projects and personal notes.
Perpetual protection
Life, Published on 24/12/2021
» From the 1930s, Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf began sending his Oyster Perpetual watches to the most extreme locations, supporting explorers who ventured into the unknown. As the 21st century unfolds, exploration for pure discovery has given way to exploration as a means to preserve the natural world.