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Bigger, better Thailand Toy Expo is back in Bangkok
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 30/03/2026
» 'Tales Of Toys" is the theme for Thailand Toy Expo 2026 which will take everyone into a world of storytelling, art and imagination for four days from Thursday to Sunday at CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road.
'Punk wellness': China's stressed youth mix traditional medicine and cocktails
AFP, Published on 13/02/2026
» SHANGHAI — In a softly lit Shanghai bar, graduate student Helen Zhao stretched out both wrists to have her pulse taken -- the first step to ordering the house special, a bespoke "health" cocktail based on traditional Chinese medicine.
Greenland enjoys a taste of Thailand
Roger Crutchley, Published on 11/01/2026
» We are only 11 days into 2026 and I am already worn out trying to keep up with what's going on in this crazy old world. In addition to Venezuela, countries which must be a wee bit nervous about what lies in store include Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Iran and Greenland. However, we will leave the heavy news to the experts.
Trump threatens $1bn lawsuit, BBC apologises for biased video editing
AFP, Published on 11/11/2025
» LONDON — United States President Donald Trump threatened the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) with a billion-dollar lawsuit Monday as the broadcaster apologised for editing a speech that gave the impression he urged "violent action" ahead of the 2021 assault on the US Capitol.
Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, White Stripes among Rock Hall of Fame inductees
AFP, Published on 10/11/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, the White Stripes and Soundgarden were among this year's inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, adding their names to the pantheon of music's most esteemed and beloved acts.
New movies out this week: Oct 16-22
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/10/2025
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
UK prosecutors to appeal dropped 'terrorism' case against Kneecap rapper
AFP, Published on 08/10/2025
» LONDON - UK prosecutors Tuesday said they would appeal a court's decision to drop a charge of supporting "terrorism" brought against a Northern Irish singer from punk rap group Kneecap.
UK court drops terror case against Kneecap rapper
AFP, Published on 26/09/2025
» LONDON - A British court on Friday threw out a charge of supporting terrorism brought against a Northern Irish singer from the punk rap group Kneecap which had provoked an outcry among its fans.
Isan sound goes global
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/09/2025
» Last month, World Beat was invited to join a government sponsored event to promote molam music from Isan on the international stage. The event was held on Aug 12 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok as part of the National Science and Technology Fair 2025.
Concert cancellations just made us bigger, say Kneecap
AFP, Published on 10/09/2025
» PARIS - Irish punk-rappers Kneecap believe the cancellation of a string of gigs in recent months has only added to their popularity, while a "ridiculous" upcoming court case in London against them will be "thrown out".