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When repressive states choose terror over death
News, Published on 23/01/2026
» Fyodor Dostoevsky -- one of the few writers to survive state terror and return with a psychology sharp enough to indict it.
Shangri-La Bangkok marks Chinese New Year 2026, the Year of the Horse,
Published on 08/01/2026
» Shangri-La Bangkok offers guests a selection of auspicious goodies to celebrate and welcome the prosperous Chinese New Year 2026, Year of the Horse. Available from Jan 12 until Feb 22, 2026.
2-day K-pop party in HK for the 2025 Mama Awards
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/11/2025
» K-pop's biggest celebration is gearing up for a historic moment as the 2025 Mama Awards arrives on HBO Max for the very first time, bringing global fans a direct front-row seat to the genre's leading awards ceremony.
Regaining a lucrative tourism market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/09/2025
» According to China Trading Desk, Chinese outbound tourists are estimated to reach 155 million this year, a full resumption compared with pre-pandemic levels.
Study finds one-third of monks in Bangkok overweight
Post Reporters, Published on 05/09/2025
» More than third of all Buddhist monks and novices in Bangkok are overweight, according to a city-wide health screening campaign, while nearly half have high blood cholesterol, and most suffer from oral health issues.
Son fears for health of Suu Kyi in Myanmar junta custody
Published on 05/09/2025
» Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is suffering from worsening heart problems and needs urgent medical attention, her son said on Friday, in an appeal for her immediate release from “cruel and life-threatening” custody.
Dentists know you hate flossing. Try this instead.
Published on 10/08/2025
» Lancette VanGuilder is the president of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, and she does not floss.
Singapore turns 60 with much to show
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 08/08/2025
» No country turns 60 like Singapore. In a neighbourhood of political dynasties and varying shades of autocracies and flawed democracies, the little island state of six million got lucky with its strongman rule. When he died in 2015, Singapore's patriarchal founder Lee Kuan Yew left a great country behind. This weekend, Singaporeans can take stock of what's gone by and rightly celebrate its milestone with much to show for.
K-drama's new flavour
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/06/2025
» On a balmy Bangkok evening, the red carpet at Iconsiam shimmered with excitement as the main cast of Good Boy -- Park Bo-gum, Kim So-hyun and Lee Sang-yi -- stepped out to greet a global press corps and legions of screaming fans. The energy was palpable, both in the room and on screen. The South Korean action-comedy series had just premiered that day (May 31) on JTBC in Korea, with international audiences tuning in on Prime Video. New episodes are available every Saturday and Sunday, with episodes five and six streaming this past weekend.
The Speak Easy
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/06/2025
» Wing Lei Bar at Wynn Palace may have undergone a transformation in appearance, atmosphere, hospitality approach and beverage programme. But most of the transformation is under the leadership of head mixologist Mark Lloyd, who has not just elevated the bar experience but is establishing the bar as Macau’s foremost place for cocktail enthusiasts and industry professionals to unite.