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France's military pigeons race in memory of brave predecessors
AFP, Published on 14/07/2025
» MONT VALéRIEN (FRANCE) - These days, French military pigeon number 193-529 is no longer needed to carry tiny messages during war-time communication blackouts.
Nearly two centuries on, quiet settles on Afghanistan's British Cemetery
AFP, Published on 18/06/2025
» KABUL — Aynullah Rahimi's family has for decades tended the old cemetery in Kabul reserved for non-Afghans, but since the country's latest war ended and foreigners left in droves, he says few now enter the oasis of quiet in the capital.
Exhibition unravels whispers of liberation
Life, Published on 10/03/2025
» Art lovers are invited to examine the relationships between liberty, freedom and peace during "The Melody Of Freedom And Peace", which is running at La Lanta, 2nd floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, until March 30.
Pheu Thai survives dissolution bid
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/03/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party has managed to fend off an attempt to disband it, after the Election Commission (EC) threw out a petition to investigate the party's decision to field a candidate who was involved in a corruption case in a local election last year.
A day at Khao Kheow Zoo
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/11/2024
» Even though it was nearly midday, I found myself stuck in traffic for several kilometres en route to Khao Kheow Open Zoo. It turned out to be the outcome of families trying to spend the last few days of school break with Moo Deng, the superstar baby pygmy hippo.
Anantara Siam Welcomes Michelin-Star Chef Residency at Biscotti
Published on 06/11/2024
» This season, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel’s renowned Italian restaurant, Biscotti, unveils an exclusive chef residency, welcoming Italy’s celebrated Cristina Bowerman from the Michelin-starred Glass Hostaria in Rome. From 6th November to 30th December 2024, Bangkok diners will have the rare chance to experience Chef Bowerman’s contemporary Italian cuisine, redefining traditional fare with a creative twist that reflects her passion for cultural heritage, memory, and innovation.
Some Hong Kongers still feeding pigeons despite B22,000 fine threat
Published on 02/09/2024
» HONG KONG: Some Hong Kongers are ignoring a government ban on feeding feral pigeons despite a grace period coming to an end on Sunday, with certain districts still plagued by large gatherings of the birds.
Those pesky pigeons and a plastic owl
Roger Crutchley, Published on 21/07/2024
» Fond as I am of our feathered friends I admit to getting in a bit of a flap over the rapidly increasing number of pigeons (nok pilab) that have been descending on our residence in recent times. Some people call pigeons "rats with wings", others more generously "doves without the PR". I must confess to be leaning towards the first of those opinions.
Question of rights
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/07/2024
» Re: "Thais favour proactive foreign policy", (Opinion, July 2).