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Amazon fires drive unprecedented global forest loss
Reuters, Published on 21/05/2025
» SAO PAULO — Massive fires fuelled by climate change led global forest loss to smash records in 2024, according to a report issued on Wednesday.
Punta rock still rolls
Life, John Clewley, Published on 06/05/2025
» In 1987, a compilation of Central American Garifuna music, or punta rock, was recorded in Andy Palacio's Sunrise Recording Studio and released to great acclaim. It featured the unique sound created by Garifuna communities, mainly in Belize and Honduras. Palacio was the big star of punta rock, a popular style in the Caribbean and Central America.
Free entry to national parks to mark Family Day
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/04/2025
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is waiving entrance fees to all national parks, botanical gardens, wildlife sanctuaries and conservation sites across Thailand on Monday to mark Family Day, which falls on April 14 each year.
New movies out this week: April 3-9
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 03/04/2025
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Brazil mine disaster trial ends with claimants hopeful of justice
AFP, Published on 13/03/2025
» LONDON - A trial as to whether Australian mining giant BHP is liable for one of Brazil's worst environmental disasters concludes in London on Thursday, with hundreds of thousands of victims demanding billions in compensation.
The sounds of Kinshasa
Life, John Clewley, Published on 18/02/2025
» Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is one of Africa's centres for music. With a population estimated at 17 million, the city is a melting pot of ethnicities and cultures.
A naturally beautiful setting
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 30/01/2025
» Ubud, on the Indonesian island of Bali, is magical. Though Ubud isn’t shy of luxury resorts, making the most of the magic, flora and fauna is Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
Nature's helpers
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/01/2025
» When Ratchakorn Klakerd, a curator at the Office of Art & Culture, visited Chulalongkorn University Museum of Natural History at the Faculty of Science, she was impressed with the museum's extensive butterfly collection. The diversity of butterflies on display inspired Ratchakorn to organise an exhibition.
Centara Hotels & Resorts launches The Centara Collection
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/01/2025
» Centara Hotels & Resorts has rebranded The Centara Boutique Collection. Now called The Centara Collection, the portfolio features one-of-a-kind properties emphasising individuality, authenticity and creativity.
At least 10 dead in Brazil landslides
AFP, Published on 13/01/2025
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead, rescue services in Minas Gerais state said Sunday.