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A mystery without urgency
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/06/2024
» Not to be confused with this year's American horror of the same title, Inheritance is a Polish mystery comedy that just dropped on Netflix. The film tells the story of a dying billionaire and eccentric inventor, Wladyslaw, who invites his estranged relatives home to inherit his fortune. Unexpectedly, he prepares one last game to test their reconciliation and teamwork.
From past to present
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/06/2024
» When photographer Manit Sriwanichpoom visited Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya in 2021, he was surprised to see broken Buddha statues. What was unique was broken parts of the Buddha statues were replaced with fragments from other Buddha statues. He wondered why the Fine Arts Department structured Buddha statues that way, since the fragments were a mismatch.
A spark of hope for India-Pakistan ties
Oped, Imran Khalid, Published on 12/06/2024
» Despite the long-standing tensions between India and Pakistan, India's recent general election, which saw a narrow victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has seen some analysts become more optimistic about better bilateral relations between the nations.
Govt has a knack for self-sabotage
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 10/06/2024
» Behind the backdrop of a sluggish economy, Thailand is entering a new phase of political uncertainty that threatens to drive the government into turmoil and plunge the ailing economy into deeper trouble.
Scenarios galore
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/06/2024
» Re: "Rigging claim hits Senate poll", (BP, June 4 ).
Chulalongkorn Hosts ASLI’s 21st Annual Conference
Published on 05/06/2024
» Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Law, a founding member of the Asian Law Institute (ASLI), had the honour of hosting ASLI’s 21st Annual Conference. The event took place on 29-30 May, with the theme “The Future of Law, the Future of Asia.” More than 260 scholars from over 100 institutions came together, and 176 papers were presented.
After China drills, Taiwan president again offers talks
Reuters, Published on 26/05/2024
» TAIPEI: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te again offered talks with China on Sunday following two days of Chinese war games near the island, saying he looked forward to enhancing mutual understanding and reconciliation.
Why EU Day matters for Thailand
Oped, David Daly, Published on 09/05/2024
» The European Union was born out of war to prevent war in the future between historic enemies. After World War II many European leaders wanted to try a new form of international cooperation to break out of the cycle of war which had dogged Europe every 50 years or so, going back through the centuries. Following the declaration by French foreign minister, Robert Schuman, on May 9, 1950, six countries agreed henceforth to manage jointly between them the industries needed to wage war -- coal, iron, steel -- instead of continuing to manage them purely nationally.
Foreign minister comfy with Thaksin's intervention in Myanmar
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/05/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's reported talks with resistance groups in Myanmar were at a personal level and not part of the Thai government's policy towards its neighbour, Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said on Tuesday.
Group steps up amnesty call
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/03/2024
» A support group for relatives of victims killed in the 1992 Black May uprising has urged the ruling Pheu Thai Party to stop dragging its feet in honouring the party's promise to push for an amnesty for all political offenders.