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Singapore turns 60 with much to show
News, 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.
PalFish Speech Contest Empowers Young English Voices
Published on 05/08/2025
» The power of language and empathy lit up the stage at the “PalFish National English Speech Contest 2025”, which recently held its grand finale on August 2, 2025, at BITEC Bangna. The event brought together young learners from across Thailand to showcase their English communication skills in a national-level competition designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and compassion.
Tourism boom sparks backlash in historic heart of Athens
AFP, Published on 04/08/2025
» ATHENS - Surrounded by a hubbub of blaring music, restaurant terraces and rumbling suitcase wheels slaloming between overflowing litter bins, Giorgos Zafeiriou believes surging tourism has made his historic Athens neighbourhood unrecognisable.
French rider Ferrand-Prevot solos to victory in women's Tour de France
AFP, Published on 04/08/2025
» CHâTEL (FRANCE) - French rider Pauline Ferrand-Prevot soloed to victory on Sunday in the ninth and final stage in the Alps to seal the women's Tour de France title.
A glaring hole in security
Published on 02/08/2025
» With border tensions still simmering, the absence of a proper defence minister has strategic symbolic implications v The conflict with Cambodia looks increasingly likely to be very costly to Pheu Thai and the Shinawatra clan.
Queens of Europe: Hann and her pride revel in glory
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 02/08/2025
» The public enthusiasm which greeted the victory of England's Lionesses over world champions Spain in the women's Euro 2025 final in Switzerland last Sunday is an indication of just how far the women's game has progressed in recent years. The high standard of football throughout the tournament made it a pleasure to watch.
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Oped, Postbag, Published on 01/08/2025
» Re: "New road safety shock", (Editorial, June 26).
Find Bangkok’s Best Pico Laser in 2025
Published on 30/07/2025
» Bangkok, July 29, 2025 — Bangkok is a city that offers it all, from world-class dining to vibrant culture. It's also a global capital for cutting-edge beauty treatments, and right now, no treatment is more in demand than the Pico Laser. It’s the secret to erasing stubborn sun damage, smoothing away acne scars, and finally achieving that clear, radiant complexion we all dream of.
New Athletic captain Williams 'lucky' to represent migrants in Spain
AFP, Published on 30/07/2025
» MADRID - Athletic Bilbao's first ever black captain Inaki Williams expressed pride at representing immigrants in Spain and called out the far right on Tuesday, after rare anti-migrant unrest shocked the country.
Pride and progress! Thais tame Philippines for third spot
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 30/07/2025
» Thailand sealed an impressive 3-1 win over the Philippines on Monday night to finish third in the Asean U23 Championship at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.