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For all mankind
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/08/2021
» Over 60 years ago, Moscow launched a beach ball-sized aluminium satellite, Sputnik 1, into space for the first time in history. Its beep radio signal kicked off the space race between the Soviet Union and America at the height of the Cold War. When US astronaut Neil Armstrong landed on the Moon, his small step became "one giant leap for mankind".
Waste not, want not
Life, Published on 02/08/2021
» To generate extra income, farmers in Tambon Khok Sa-at in Kalasin have been collecting and separating discarded electronic products, or e-waste, in between harvests since 1996.
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over 'Black Widow' streaming release
AFP, Published on 30/07/2021
» LOS ANGELES: Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over its decision to release superhero movie "Black Widow" on streaming at the same time as in theaters, alleging a breach of contract which cost the star millions of dollars.
Missed opportunity to challenge insularity of Thainess
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 05/07/2021
» The world-famous conjoined twins -- better known as Siamese twins -- had caught the eyes of the world long after they turned their back on public life.
Dark tale of influence, noodle killer strikes, crafty car con
News, Mae Moo, Published on 04/07/2021
» Ex-cop throws weight around
Pride proud
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 11/06/2021
» Nothing screams Pride month louder than the rainbow palette popping up all over Bangkok. Celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the world annually, June is when people can proudly carry a flag for diversity and visibility of groups of people, who have been mariginalised in daily life. While the LGBTQIA+ community in Thailand enjoys a lot of visibility, it doesn't mean they've never faced any challenges. Guru has gathered noted figures of the community to share their pride with us.
How will Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce impact their charity?
AFP, Published on 04/05/2021
» NEW YORK: The shock announcement that billionaire philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates are to divorce after 27 years of marriage has raised questions about the future of their hugely influential charity.
K-pop sensation BTS notch up major deals
Life, Reuters, Published on 27/04/2021
» Mixing high and low-cost styles is a well-worn fashion trick and Korean pop sensations BTS are taking this approach to a whole new level with a slew of marketing deals announced last week.
Your horoscope for 23-29 Apr
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 23/04/2021
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money, couples & singles from the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how will you fare this week & beyond!
Tale of the tape
Life, John Clewley, Published on 30/03/2021
» Lou Ottens, inventor of the humble cassette tape, died on March 11. He was 94. Ottens was a Dutch design engineer who worked as a product development officer for Philips. Before the cassette tape, he created the company's first portable tape recorder (reel-to-reel) and it was his irritation with the lack portability and clumsiness of reel-to-reel tape recorders that led him onto a path to the cassette tape. From 1963 to the late 1980s, 100 billion cassette tapes were sold.