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Court accepts suit against 7 ex-officials linked to Tak Bai deaths
Published on 23/08/2024
» The Narathiwat Provincial Court on Friday accepted a lawsuit against seven former top officials accused of murder, attempted murder and unlawful detention in connection with the 2004 Tak Bai massacre. Two defendants were acquitted of the charges.
Exciting rainy season adventures await
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/08/2024
» To provide inspiration to those searching for heart-pounding experiences or weekend escapes during the rainy season, online travel platform Agoda offers carefully curated sports activities to satisfy your wanderlust on a serene beach or in verdant mountains.
SCCC Reports Impressive H1 2024 Results Amid Multiple External Challenges
Published on 07/08/2024
» Siam City Cement Public Company Limited (SCCC), a leading player in the cement industry for over five decades, has reported an impressive financial performance for the first half of 2024, demonstrating significant growth and strategic adaptability in a challenging economic environment.
Time to back Israel
Published on 05/08/2024
» Re: "The bigger game: Israel and Saudi Arabia vs Iran", (Opinion, June 22).
Senators vow to defend rights of media workers
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/08/2024
» Senators who come from professional group No.18 -- mass communications and literature -- have pledged to elevate the status of media professionals and improve their quality of life.
New facilitator raises southern peace talks hopes
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/08/2024
» National Security Council (NSC) deputy secretary-general Chatchai Bangchuad believes peace talks between the Thai government and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) separatist movement will produce positive results now that a new talks facilitator has been appointed.
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.
Djinn is a strong spirit
Life, Published on 10/07/2024
» Horror and ghost stories have long been a staple of Thai cinema and the genre is deeply rooted in Buddhist beliefs and mythologies. Yet, it's surprising that these stories rarely venture beyond the confines of Buddhist folklore. However, that changes with The Cursed Land, an upcoming horror film that shifts the focus to the country's South, a predominantly Islamic region, and introduces audiences to the lesser-known demonic entity known as the djinn.
TAT wants large dino theme park
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 04/06/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has suggested that a dinosaur theme park in Khon Kaen be developed to help boost tourism and generate income for the northeastern region.
From Fleet Street to the Big Chilli
Roger Crutchley, Published on 05/05/2024
» It came as a shock to learn that long-time friend and colleague Colin Hastings died on Monday in Bang Saray when he suffered heart failure and the car he was driving collided with a wall. He was 73. Here are a few personal memories of Colin, best known as publisher of Big Chilli magazine.