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Remembering a Southeast Asianist
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 26/07/2024
» It is not often these days to find scholars of Southeast Asia with exceptional breadth and depth, prescience, and commitment who stick to their creed until the end. In the pantheon of such rare scholars, Benedict O'Gorman Anderson, who died in 2015, would have led the way. James C Scott would be right beside him in a distinctly different fashion.
Taiwanese series on China invasion sparks debate
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/07/2024
» TAIPEI - The trailer of a television series portraying China's attack on Taiwan has prompted a wave of emotional response and discussion on the self-ruled island that Beijing has vowed to make its own, by force if necessary.
Attacks on Papua New Guinea kill 26, including 16 children
Reuters, Published on 25/07/2024
» SYDNEY - Violent attacks on three remote villages in Papua New Guinea's (PNG) north has likely killed 26 people, including 16 children, while several people were forced to flee after attackers set fire to their homes, the United Nations (UN) said.
Tanker capsizes in Philippines, freighter sinks in Taiwan amid Typhoon Gaemi
Reuters, Published on 25/07/2024
» MANILA - One crew member was still missing after a tanker carrying industrial fuel capsized early on Thursday morning off the Philippines, the country's transportation minister said, and the incident had caused an oil spill.
Singing cop accused of extortion
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/07/2024
» Two policemen, one a talented singer, and three civilians are accused of the extortion of 700,000 baht from two illegal Chinese nationals on a motorway to Pattaya.
Thais keen to put on a better Olympic show
Sports, Published on 25/07/2024
» Thailand will have one of its biggest ever Olympic Games contingents of 51 athletes in Paris, but the hopes of raking in medals remain as modest as ever.
Nine dead in sinking off Falkland Islands
Published on 24/07/2024
» Nine people were confirmed dead and four were still missing after a British-Norwegian fishing vessel sank off the coast of the Falkland Islands on Monday, the boat's owner said on Wednesday.
Singing cop, police colleague on extortion charges
Online Reporters, Published on 24/07/2024
» Two policemen, one a talented singer, and three civilians are accused of the extortion of 700,000 baht from two illegal Chinese nationals on a motorway to Pattaya.
School director murders ex-wife, 3 others
Published on 23/07/2024
» A former school director shot dead his ex-wife, her new husband, her mother and one other person at a house in Si Ka Ket province on Monday night.
Melodious mayhem
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/07/2024
» The serene yet exhilarating guitar riffs of UK shoegaze pioneers Ride are set to echo through Bangkok for the very first time. On Aug 5 at Search Studio, Thai fans can finally experience the iconic indie rockers at "#HYHBKK Live! With Ride". This historic event, organised by indie concert promoter HAVE YOU HEARD?, promises to be an unforgettable night of music, memories and melodious mayhem.