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China plans to expand 'manta ray' submersible fleet
South China Morning Post, Published on 10/06/2024
» China is expanding its fleet of coral-monitoring submersibles and plans to build larger models that could also be used for reconnaissance purposes.
A Thai actor takes the stage at Cannes
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 22/05/2024
» In a dreary rural town in Taiwan, illegal Southeast Asian workers live a precarious existence toiling away in farms or homes while enduring tough bosses and prying authorities. Most of them are from the Philippines or Indonesia, but there are also a large number from Myanmar and Thailand.
Largest inflatable kite festival takes flight at Muang Thong Thani
Life, Published on 15/05/2024
» Dozens of gigantic inflatable kites will be flying above the 3,000m² lakeside of Muang Thong Thani during Kite On The Lake, which will kick off on Friday and run daily from 4pm to 10pm until Sunday.
Asean Film Festival is finally here
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 28/03/2024
» Despite the odd, unexplained double postponement -- the first when it was moved from early December 2023 to late January 2024, and then from January to March -- the Bangkok Asean Film Festival finally gets under way, from today until Sunday at SF CentralWorld. Despite the adjournment, the line-up looks decent, with the best Southeast Asian titles culled from the past year -- Tiger Stripes, Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell, Abang Adik, Dreaming And Dying, Oasis Of Now, Nowhere Near, Morrison, Thai classics The Adventure Of Sudsakorn and The Adulterer, and a short film competition.
Enjoy the art of almost doing nothing
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 18/09/2023
» The Maldives is more than just one resort per atoll, sun, sand and clear air. It’s a state of mind and will always hold a special place in my heart. Going back once a year is enough to remind me of the beauty of the planet, especially the ocean. Enter Mirihi, a resort in the south of the Maldives, closer to Madagascar than Asia.
Experience a paradise of abundance at Joali Maldives
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 12/12/2022
» Nothing and I mean nothing prepares you for the Maldives… and I grew up by the sea. Long known as a romantic spot for couples, in a post-pandemic world, the Maldives is seeing a lot of changes to its tourism. It’s a spot for families, friends and IG-driven people.
Protecting the manta ray
Life, Published on 08/07/2022
» A highly intelligent marine giant, manta rays gracefully glide and do somersaults in the deep ocean. However the large species is highly threatened, particularly by commercial fishing for their meat and gill plates.
GO DEEP BLUE AND MEET MAJESTIC MANTA RAYS THIS SUMMER AT THE STANDARD, HURUVALHI MALDIVES
Published on 21/04/2022
» To celebrate the start of manta ray season in the Maldives, experience-seeking travelers are invited to get up-close and personal with one of the world’s most elegant and intelligent marine creatures
Never give up
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/11/2021
» NFT artists Veerachai Duangpla and Rachakrit Suttarattanamongkol failed when they first tried to sell their works on the digital art market. However, they didn't give up. Gradually they learned from their mistakes and moved forward until they achieved the first step of success.
Hope springs eternal
Life, Noko, Published on 18/06/2021
» For more than a half-century, ocean exploration pioneer Sylvia Earle has seen the beauty under the sea as well as alarming changes that call for marine conservation.