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The silent engines of Asean realism
Oped, Published on 30/03/2026
» The global economy is currently tackling what may be the most significant energy disruption since the 1970s. The effective throttling of the Strait of Hormuz -- now seeded with Iranian Maham mines and subject to a tense, IRGC-monitored tolling system -- has physically severed the energy arteries that sustain the industrial heart of Southeast Asia.
Project Hail Mary: Two friends, one universe
Published on 27/03/2026
» I never imagined that Sign of the Times could fit so perfectly and hauntingly into a sci-fi film about the end of the world. Like the song, Project Hail Mary (2026) is a slow burn, visually spectacular and, importantly, a moving story simply about a relationship bound by world-ending threats.
No more excuses: World Cup pressure is on host USA
AFP, Published on 26/03/2026
» AUSTIN, Texas - The last time the United States hosted the World Cup, Bill Clinton was in the White House, Nirvana was on the radio, and most Americans couldn't name a single player on their national team.
From Edo to Edinburgh
Life, Sawarin Suwichakornpong, Published on 14/03/2026
» The opera based on the long and industrious life of Japanese print master Katsushika Hokusai had its world premiere in Glasgow and travelled to Edinburgh for two consecutive nights last month. I braved the strong winds of the Edinburgh evening to watch The Great Wave at the Festival Theatre on its last day.
Iran urges US to drop 'excessive demands' to reach deal
AFP, Published on 27/02/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Iran said Friday that in order to reach a deal, the United States will have to drop its "excessive demands", tempering the optimism expressed after talks seen as a last-ditch bid to avert war.
Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse around Bangkok and elsewhere
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 16/02/2026
» We're entering the Year of the Fire Horse tomorrow, with a string of festive celebrations presented at many leading shopping malls around town. They have been curated to bring fun and blessings for all of us with a passionate year full of energy, as suggested by this zodiac sign.
Navigating between global superpowers
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 14/02/2026
» Both China and the US issued new national security policies over the past year. At first glance, they seem to diverge markedly, portending a deep rupture in the world order. Yet, they may also bear some similarities in terms of self-interest and self-advancement. Collateral to that, other countries seeking to forge a middle path may wish to navigate a perspicacious route towards global equilibrium.
Dreaming of glory at Rio's carnival, far from elite parades
AFP, Published on 13/02/2026
» RIO DE JANEIRO - In a faded rehearsal hall in the gritty concrete sprawl of northern Rio de Janeiro, samba dancers and drummers fine-tune their rhythms for a grassroots carnival parade few tourists have heard of.
Descent into darkness
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/02/2026
» Hooligan rage, racism, bigotry and gangsterism are hardly confined to one nation -- they are grim realities of modern society across the globe. In recent years, Western cultures in particular have wrestled with the visible resurgence of extremist ideologies and rising fascist sentiments.
New movies out this week: Feb 12-18
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 12/02/2026
» 7 new releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.