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THAILAND

Election candidate shot dead in Pattani

Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 04/04/2026

» A local election candidate was shot dead outside his home in Pattani, in an attack police believe may be politically motivated.

WORLD

In ritual dear to Francis, Pope Leo washes feet of 12 priests in Rome

AFP, Published on 03/04/2026

» VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV performed the ritual of washing of the feet for the first time on Holy Thursday, marking a return to tradition for the rite which his predecessor Francis used to perform for the homeless, prisoners and other marginalised people.

LIFE

Fever pitch

Life, Published on 28/03/2026

» Film buffs around the world were recently glued to the live Oscars celebration and as always, there was a comedian as host, and jokes flew thick and fast.

LIFE

A new hub

Life, Published on 21/02/2026

» At an event for Old Etonians at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club, National Artist Somtow Sucharitkul ran into one of the founders of King's Bangkok, a fairly new high-end international school connected with Wimbledon College in England, and learned that the school had a state-of-the-art, brand new performing space.

THAILAND

More women allege molestation by Ang Thong undertaker

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/02/2026

» More women have come forward with complaints about molestation by an undertaker who shaved their pubic hair during “superstitious” rites, while police are looking into a foetus graveyard at the Ang Thong temple where he operated.

THAILAND

The courage of Sasipat

News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 13/02/2026

» For almost two decades, Sasipat Sinsamosorn, the principal of Patongprathankiriwat School in Hat Yai, Songkhla, was recognised for fostering collaborative learning and turning schools into a joyful workplace and a happy playground for both teachers and students.

THAILAND

Na Nathong: A fusion of ancient rituals and Lanna art

Published on 07/02/2026

» Bang Bua Thong district in Nonthaburi province is home to Khum Nanathong, a ritual centre for fortune enhancement and a hub of charm, compassion and prosperity, famed for Na Nathong inscriptions and ancient rites.

WORLD

Nuns, ex-Satanic priest among 7 new saints created by Pope Leo

AFP, Published on 19/10/2025

» VATICAN CITY - Bells rang out Sunday over St Peter's Square as Pope Leo XIV created seven new saints, including the first from Papua New Guinea, an archbishop killed in the Armenian genocide and a Venezuelan "doctor of the poor".

LIFE

Why Thai students can’t let their hair down

Published on 09/10/2025

» The teenager was at a new school for the new school year. But as it turned out, he was not ready: His bangs were too long.

LIFE

Old wine, new magic

Life, Published on 16/08/2025

» Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera has stood the test of time thanks to its unforgettable score, lavish staging and irresistible Gothic romance. Iconic numbers like Music Of The Night and All I Ask Of You remain instantly recognisable, while the candlelit lair, crashing chandelier and opulent costumes immerse viewers in a world of mystery, obsession and exquisite beauty. Its blend of romance, horror and spectacle has made it a global phenomenon, appealing to newcomers and seasoned theatre fans alike.