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Betagro launches project to fight wildfires, PM2.5
Published on 19/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 18, 2025 – Betagro Public Company Limited (BTG), a leading integrated food company in Thailand, has launched its flagship project, ‘BETAGRO Saijai Protect Forest Community,’ reaffirming its commitment to food sustainability. The initiative provides wildfire protection equipment worth 5.5 million baht to 10 community forests in seven high-risk provinces, aiming to tackle the root causes of wildfires and PM2.5 air pollution. The project also supports biodiversity conservation in community forest ecosystems – home to diverse native plants and wildlife – through collaboration among the government, private sector, and local communities.
Written in blood
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/07/2025
» In 2015, Joe Freeman and Aung Naing Soe noticed the prominent status of poetry in Myanmar politics. At the time, both journalists heard that Maung Saungkha, a 23-year-old poet, posted a poem about having a tattoo of an unnamed president on his penis on Facebook. Saungkha, however, was charged for defaming former president Thein Sein under telecommunication law, serving a six-month jail term.
ONE Championship: Nakrob Fairtex dares Jaosuayai to ‘meet in the middle’ at Fight Night 32 – ‘don’t run’
Published on 20/05/2025
» Nakrob Fairtex is ready to trade leather and leave no doubt when he returns to action in the co-main event of ONE Fight Night 32 next month.
Keep Muay Thai's roots alive
Oped, Published on 27/03/2025
» For decades, most people have known Thai boxing, or Muay Thai, through televised matches, unaware the sport has an ancient legacy of diverse traditions that are obscured in the familiar ring fights.
A Japanese John Wick
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 07/03/2025
» Netflix has certainly been doubling down on Asian content lately, with a surge of Thai and Japanese titles airing alongside their South Korean counterparts. However, when it comes to original films, the streaming giant's track record is more hit-or-miss.
ONE Championship and Russell Crowe’s ‘The Beast In Me’ film a ‘love letter to Thailand’ say producers
Published on 24/01/2025
» The crowd will become extras in scenes for the upcoming martial arts drama “The Beast In Me” – a film co-written, produced by and starring Academy Award winner Russell Crowe.
A brutal look at the Wild West
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/01/2025
» If you're diving into Netflix's latest Western miniseries, American Primeval, you might find yourself reminded of the 2015 Leonardo DiCaprio film The Revenant. Well, guess what? You wouldn't be wrong. The two share striking similarities and it's not just because American Primeval was penned by the same screenwriter, Mark L. Smith. Both narratives explore survival, hardship, and the relentless pursuit of a goal -- all set against the backdrop of a brutal and unforgiving era. They're dark, gritty tales where protagonists endure unimaginable dangers, reflecting the raw violence of the Western frontier.
ONE Championship: Panpayak conqueror Egor Bikrev knows contract will come after shock KO
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 27/12/2024
» Egor Bikrev feels he may have deserved to win a ONE Championship contract last week in Bangkok – but will “continue on my path” to the big time after his shock KO of fan favourite Panpayak Jitmuangnon.
ONE Championship: Panpayak’s cardio ‘getting better’ says coach as next fight is confirmed
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 22/11/2024
» Panpayak Jitmuangnon’s cardio is “getting better” says coach Leo Elias, with their return to ONE Championship action confirmed.
ONE Championship moves Christian Lee title fight ‘to put spotlight on biggest comeback in history’
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 29/10/2024
» Christian Lee’s long-awaited ONE Championship comeback has been moved to December’s Fight Night 26 main event to give the returning lightweight MMA champion more “spotlight”.