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Tom Cruise leaps into action as Los Angeles takes on Olympic mission
Reuters, Published on 12/08/2024
» PARIS: Hollywood's top gun Tom Cruise rappelled from the roof of the Stade de France into the Paris Games closing ceremony on Sunday before speeding off with the Olympic flag in a dramatic handover that began the countdown to the Los Angeles Games in 2028.
Olympics: Afghan refugee athlete disqualified for slogan on cape
Reuters, Published on 10/08/2024
» PARIS - Afghan break-girl (B-Girl) Manizha Talash, a member of the refugee Olympic team at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, was disqualified after displaying the words "Free Afghan Women" on her cape during her breaking routine in the competition's pre-qualifiers on Friday.
A touch of golf therapy
News, Published on 10/08/2024
» A recent Shinawatra weekend retreat to Khao Yai was anything but private and set tongues wagging as to why Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul paid a surprise visit to the family.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Aug 9-15
Guru, Published on 09/08/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Bridgestone Champions Thai Paralympians for Paris 2024
Published on 09/08/2024
» As a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, Bridgestone continues to support the Thai Paralympian team who are also the members of Team Bridgestone Thailand Para-Athletes and employees of Thai Bridgestone Co., Ltd.; Mr. Anusorn Chaichamnan (Shooting athlete), Mr. Worawut Saengampa (Boccia athlete), and Mr. Chaiwat Rattana (Wheelchair racing athlete). They are on their journey to conquer their dreams at the powerful platform, “Paralympic Games Paris 2024”, which will take place from August 28 to September 8, 2024, in Paris, France. On this occasion, Bridgestone invites all Thais to send your support and encouragement to the Bridgestone Thailand Para-Athletes, helping them overcome all obstacles and achieve victory in the Games.
Thailand rocks as Panipak triumphs
Sports, Published on 09/08/2024
» Tributes and congratulatory messages poured in for taekwondo star Panipak Wongpattanakit, who won the first gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games for Thailand early yesterday morning, Thai time.
PTTEP banking on Ghasha investment
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/08/2024
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) expects its new investment in the Ghasha concession in the United Arab Emirates to increase its petroleum reserves, making them sufficient for sale for up to seven years.
Irony takes centre stage at Olympics
Oped, Published on 08/08/2024
» Two big cultural events this summer, the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics and the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, both offer dazzling spectacles saturated by irony. But that is about all they have in common, and by analysing their differences, we can better appreciate the profoundly ambiguous nature of irony today.
France's West Sahara move a 'thunderclap'
Oped, Published on 08/08/2024
» In what's described as a thunderclap in French North African policy, the Paris government recognised Morocco's sovereignty over the long disputed Western Sahara, a region long contested by rival Algeria and a lingering subject of endless United Nations deliberations.
Thai taekwondo star Panipak to defend her crown Wednesday
Sports, Post Reporters, Published on 07/08/2024
» PARIS - Thailand's Taekwondo star Panipak Wongpattanakit will begin the defence of her 49-kilogramme Olympic title at the Grand Palais on Wednesday.