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Law ends loophole on child beating
Published on 21/04/2025
» Thailand has revised its civil code to ban the corporal punishment of children, a move hailed by child rights advocates as a crucial step toward shifting societal attitudes on parenting.
How bad do you really want it, ladies?
News, Maureen Dowd, Published on 29/10/2024
» Usually, I get political wisdom from Rahm Emanuel, not his brother Ari.
Violence no way to discipline kids
Editorial, Published on 13/10/2024
» The recent rejection of the draft law against child spanking by the House of Representatives for further review should alarm us all.
A breath of fresh mountain air
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 17/11/2023
» It is not often that one finds oneself in the Swiss Alps, but in case you do, I have you covered. A comfortable train ride from Zurich Airport, a quick change at Chur and I find myself aboard a train on a Unesco World heritage ride through the Swiss Alps enroute to St Mortiz. Though Cresta Palace is one stop before the last, St Moritz, at Celerina, it is a mere five-minute drive to the swank alpine resort town.
Tips on staying calm
Oped, Postbag, Published on 01/07/2023
» Re: "Chadchart urges fire drill revamp", (BP, June 25).
Game of Thrones
News, Published on 27/06/2023
» Re: "Thailand's policy on Myanmar stinks", (Opinion, June 22).
Experience a paradise of abundance at Joali Maldives
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 12/12/2022
» Nothing and I mean nothing prepares you for the Maldives… and I grew up by the sea. Long known as a romantic spot for couples, in a post-pandemic world, the Maldives is seeing a lot of changes to its tourism. It’s a spot for families, friends and IG-driven people.
KO artist Le faces on-song Chinese Kai
Sports, Published on 22/07/2022
» Thanh Le will step back into the One Championship Circle to defend his featherweight world title at One 160: Ok v Lee II on Aug 26.
Culinary tours
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/07/2022
» Though Samlor opened its doors at the start of the pandemic, it only blossomed into what it is meant to be at the near end of it.
Come on baby, let's do the Twist
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 10/04/2022
» The other day I heard on the radio Chubby Checker bursting forth with his 1960 hit 'The Twist'. It's not the greatest of songs but it sparked fond memories because it launched a dance craze which proved a social life-saver for me and many other shy teenagers.