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Tears as British public pays respects to queen's coffin
AFP, Published on 15/09/2022
» LONDON - Thousands queued overnight into Thursday to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II, with many choking back tears after seeing her coffin lying in state in London.
TV series 'The Crown' brings mourners closer to royals
AFP, Published on 15/09/2022
» LONDON: As Liz Butler stood among the crowds of well-wishers outside Buckingham Palace, she couldn't help asking herself if she was living through a future episode of hit TV series "The Crown".
Swiss unveil bust of King Bhumibol
Reuters, Published on 15/09/2022
» LAUSANNE: Swiss officials on Wednesday unveiled a bust of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great (Rama IX), who passed away in 2016 at the age of 88, at the Thai pavilion in a park overlooking Lake Geneva in Lausanne in western Switzerland.
Charles formally proclaimed king
Published on 10/09/2022
» LONDON: Charles III said on Saturday that he was "deeply aware" of the "duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty", as he was formally proclaimed king at a historic ceremony.
Premier League fixtures postponed
AFP, Published on 09/09/2022
» LONDON: All Premier League matches this weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, it was announced on Friday.
A journey back in time
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 01/09/2022
» Sharing a border with Bangkok, Nonthaburi once served as a fortress town, but nowadays it is a popular weekend hideaway where local tourists can unwind and discover Ayutthaya-era history. To save time, King Thai Sa constructed the Lat Kret Noi network as a detour on the maritime trade route connecting the Gulf of Siam and the former capital of Ayutthaya.
Venice and the milk of dreams
Life, Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 15/08/2022
» Santa Maria Della Salute, also known as Saint Mary of Health, stands majestically at Punta Della Dogana by the Grand Canal in the city of Venice. In 1631, Venice experienced an unusually devastating plague when nearly a third of the population was wiped out. As a votive offering, the Republic of Venice vowed to build and dedicate a church to Our Lady of Health with objects of art that bore reference to the Black Death. In March 2022, after postponement due to Covid-19 that killed thousands in the city, the 59th Venice Biennale opened under the theme of "The Milk Of Dreams" and was welcomed like a warm delicious latte by the art world.
Park honouring late king promises to be breath of fresh air
News, Published on 28/07/2022
» Thais are looking forward to the completion of a public park in remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, which is expected to become a new major landmark in Bangkok.
10 Best Seed Banks that Ship to the USA: Cannabis Seeds from Trusted Companies
Published on 04/07/2022
» See our guide on 2022’s best marijuana seed banks in the US. Find out where to buy regular, autoflower and feminized cannabis seeds legally [DISCREET shipping]
Cairo's floating heritage risks being towed away by grand projects
AFP, Published on 30/06/2022
» CAIRO: Dozens of vibrantly coloured floating homes have for decades dotted the banks of the River Nile, rare havens of leafy seclusion in the Egyptian capital's hustle and bustle -- but maybe not for much longer.