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Rolex series explores journeys to greatness
Life, Published on 12/06/2025
» Rolex recently launched the Reach For The Crown documentary series, featuring an exclusive docuseries about the Rolex family of Testimonees. From record-breaking athletes to inspiring artists and environmental pioneers, they share stories of the passion and perseverance that has taken them from childhood dreams to incredible heights. As they recall their highs and lows in the face of daunting challenges, these remarkable personalities reveal what it takes to push the limits in their chosen field.
CP AXTRA Wins Six Honours at Retail Asia Awards
Published on 11/06/2025
» Bangkok, 11 June 2025 – CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, an operator of Asia’s leading wholesaler and retailer “Makro – Lotus’s”, has reaffirmed its position as a leader in Thailand’s wholesale and retail industry by winning six awards at the Retail Asia Awards 2025. These accolades highlight the company’s exceptional capabilities, creativity, and unwavering commitment to sustainable development – spanning technology, marketing strategies, customer experiences enhancement, and socially responsible business practices with a dedication to deliver value to customers and all stakeholders. The awards received by CP AXTRA are as follows:
Bust attributed to Donatello splits Slovakia
AFP, Published on 09/06/2025
» BRATISLAVA - A bust attributed to Renaissance master Donatello re-emerges in Slovakia after falling into obscurity following World War II, but the country’s nationalist government sparks anger by squirrelling it away in a ministry building.
French comedians tear up the town in June
Life, Published on 26/05/2025
» Two leading French comedians -- Redouanne Harjane and Roman Frayssinet -- will give a stand-up comedy show in Bangkok this month and next month.
If in doubt, just have a cup of tea
Roger Crutchley, Published on 25/05/2025
» You may recall last week's Battle of Britain item in PostScript featured two English ladies' who came across a German pilot who had crashed in a field. Their first reaction was to offer him a cup of tea, an indication of just how "having a cuppa" is ingrained in British culture. Admittedly that was 85 years ago but even these days most Brits wouldn't turn down a "cuppa".
Swinging Sixtie style
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 23/05/2025
» After its 150th anniversary last year, Piaget continues tracing its rich heritage with a cult design from the late 1960s inspiring a new family of watches.
Foreign aid, the powerful US soft power, is gone
Oped, Jeffrey Frankel, Published on 23/05/2025
» 'Don't it always seem to go, that you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone." When Joni Mitchell sang that line in 1970, she was lamenting the destruction of the environment, but the sentiment applies to many issues. Today, we can add official development assistance (ODA) to the list.
Support the people's revolution
Oped, Published on 23/05/2025
» Myanmar is at a pivotal and promising historical crossroads that may resemble the transformative journey of its northern neighbour.
Thai film ‘A Useful Ghost’ wins Cannes prize
Kong Rithdee, Published on 22/05/2025
» CANNES — The Thai film Pee Chai Dai Ka (A Useful Ghost) has won the Grand Prix at Critics’ Week, a parallel section of the Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first Thai film to ever win the prize.
Watch your step these stormy nights
Roger Crutchley, Published on 18/05/2025
» The rainstorms during the past week have been really refreshing. They've cooled things down a bit which is quite a relief after perspiring my way through April. I also appreciate the accompanying rolling thunder which provides a stirring theatrical soundtrack for the rain sloshing down. It's just another reminder of how powerful Mother Nature can be.