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Myanmar's Rohingya in crosshairs as fighting escalates in Rakhine
Published on 27/05/2024
» Myanmar's Muslim-minority Rohingya community is once again under threat of attacks and displacement as fighting between a powerful ethnic army and the country's ruling junta escalates in the western state of Rakhine, according to UN and aid agencies.
Slow travel destinations to soak in
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 27/05/2024
» As Thailand gears up for the rainy season, Agoda has revealed the list of top Asian cities where vacationers can stay longer and enjoy slow travel. According to Google Trends, searches for "slow travel" have tripled over the past five years as more travellers seek a leisurely pace and meaningful connections on their holiday.
Eyes and ears everywhere in China
Published on 25/05/2024
» BEIJING - The wall in the police station was covered in sheets of paper, one for every building in the sprawling Beijing apartment complex. Each sheet was further broken down by unit, with names, phone numbers and other information on the residents.
Guru's Weekly Buzz for May 24-30
Guru, Published on 24/05/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Love, beauty, violence
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 24/05/2024
» Last year, the world embraced Barbie and Poor Things, two outstanding films that tapped into the state of female consciousness in the 21st century. At the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which ends tomorrow, women-driven stories of all stripes are pushed further up (or down) the emotional spectrum. A noticeable number of titles premiering at the influential festival feature female protagonists in varying states of joy and distress -- and to varying results. Powerful acting by female talent also injects life and spirit into those stories, hailing from all corners of the Earth.
Concerns raised about power for call centre gangs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/05/2024
» Move Forward Party (MFP) list-MP Rangsiman Rome has voiced his concerns that Thailand could be about to provide electricity and internet access to grey businesses based just over the border in Myanmar.
Thailand, Bhutan start trade talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/05/2024
» Thailand and Bhutan opened free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, aiming to complete the deal by next year.
Paradise reborn
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/05/2024
» Though the rainy season has officially started in some parts of the country, it appeared we were in luck when rain clouds drifted off Phuket. The Sun was shining and the sky was clear when we arrived at Visit Panwa Pier, where a fleet of speedboats and catamarans were cruising the water to pick up passengers.
Loei honours ancestors
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 23/05/2024
» From Thursday to Saturday, the Ban Na Sao community in Loei province celebrates Isan tradition with the Phi Khon Nam Festival to honour the spirit of their ancestors, show gratitude to buffaloes for working hard and ask the rain to mark the beginning of rice farming.
A Thai actor takes the stage at Cannes
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 22/05/2024
» In a dreary rural town in Taiwan, illegal Southeast Asian workers live a precarious existence toiling away in farms or homes while enduring tough bosses and prying authorities. Most of them are from the Philippines or Indonesia, but there are also a large number from Myanmar and Thailand.