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Romance, by the numbers
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 14/01/2018
» Aaron is a physically active man in his late 50s. He owns a distribution company and is a widower, his wife having passed away from cancer six years ago. They were high school sweethearts. He has tried to move on and meet new women, including by signing up with a speed dating company, but says he found he was at "the bottom of the dating barrel" at such events due to his advanced age.
The south still rises
B Magazine, Nattha Thepbamrung, Published on 14/01/2018
» They were once just a small group of Phuket schoolkids, much like any other. But their shared love for hip-hop music led the crew known as South Side -- aka South Side Phuket -- to become one of the shining stars of Thailand's rap scene.
1,450 evacuated after London gas leak
Reuters, Published on 23/01/2018
» LONDON: The Charing Cross station was closed early on Tuesday morning due to a "large" gas leak in a nearby area, rail operators and the fire brigade said, prompting the police to evacuate hundreds of people from a hotel and a nightclub.
Guru's Weekly Pick: Jan 26 - Feb 1
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/01/2018
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!
Wandering narrative
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 09/02/2018
» There's a good film somewhere inside Sad Beauty, though I'm unable to locate its exact spot. It feels like something is on the verge of taking shape out of smoke and mirrors, something that could mean something. But it never is.
Thai revival for classic French comedy La Cage Aux Folles
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 13/02/2018
» Bringing in an extravagant musical this month for Thai audiences, the BU Theatre Company by Bangkok University is putting together a free performance of La Cage Aux Folles at their Rangsit campus from Feb 23 to March 3.
After shooting, students brace for emotional return to Florida school
AFP, Published on 26/02/2018
» WASHINGTON - Students and teachers preparing to return to the Florida school that was the scene of a gruesome mass shooting called the prospect "daunting" and "scary" Sunday as they urged politicians to act swiftly to address gun violence.
Turkey detains 12 in anti-IS raids after US embassy closure
AFP, Published on 05/03/2018
» ANKARA: Turkey on Monday launched a crackdown on the Islamic State extremist group and boosted security in Ankara after the US embassy said it would be closed for a day.
Florida passes bill to restrict guns, arm some teachers
AFP, Published on 08/03/2018
» MIAMI - The US state of Florida on Wednesday passed a gun control bill that raises the minimum age to buy firearms to 21 while funding a program that allows some teachers and school employees to be armed.
Zimbabwe holds Miss Albinism beauty pageant to fight stigma
AFP, Published on 17/03/2018
» HARARE - Oozing charm and confidence, 22-year-old Sithembiso Mutukura beat 12 other contestants in Zimbabwe's first Miss Albinism beauty contest aimed at reducing stigma and increasing awareness about the condition.