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Sri Lankans mark Buddha’s milestones
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/05/2025
» The Sri Lankan Embassy on Saturday held an event to commemorate Vesak — the three sacred milestones in the life of the Buddha: his birth, enlightenment and death — at the Rama IX Golden Jubilee Temple in Bangkok.
India must close its gender jobs gap
News, Kanika Mahajan, Published on 07/11/2024
» While female workforce participation consistently lags behind men's globally, there are deep regional disparities, with the largest gender employment gaps found in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) states and South Asia.
Dhaka's role in Myanmar's crisis
Oped, Alan Clements, Published on 23/08/2024
» As Bangladesh ushers in a new era of leadership under Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, the world watches with hope and anticipation. His leadership, emerging from a period of student-led protests and political upheaval, symbolises a triumph of democracy and justice in a region long plagued by strife. But as Bangladesh looks inward to heal and rebuild, there is an urgent call for its new leadership to turn its gaze toward a neighbour in dire need -- Myanmar.
Escape city life with a trip to Kashmir
Life, Published on 05/02/2024
» Siam Society is holding a study trip to Kashmir Valley in the Jammu and Kashmir region of north India, from March 15-23.
Will India be a new economic superpower?
Oped, Ashoka Mody, Published on 11/08/2023
» In March 1985, the Wall Street Journal showered India's new prime minister, Rajiv Gandhi, with its highest praise. In an editorial titled "Rajiv Reagan", the newspaper compared the 40-year-old Gandhi to "another famous tax cutter we know", and declared that deregulation and tax cuts had triggered a "minor revolution" in India.
Explore Sri Lanka with Siam Society
Life, Published on 22/06/2023
» Siam Society will arrange a nine-day study trip to explore the ancient wonders and heritage sites in Sri Lanka from Aug 17-25.
Royal Oak Concept gets a new hero
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 09/06/2023
» More than 60 years since his debut in 1962, Marvel's arachnid superhero is slinging from a comic book to a horological tower. In collaboration with the entertainment powerhouse, Audemars Piguet (AP) has unveiled the Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Spider-Man that breaks the boundary between popular culture and high-end watchmaking.
Niger army hunts 'terrorists' in Mali
AFP, Published on 25/03/2023
» NIAMEY: Niger's defence ministry said on Friday that its troops killed 79 "terrorists" in operations last week that involved a foray into neighbouring Mali.
In the footsteps of the Buddha
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/09/2022
» Once the epicentre of Theravada Buddhism, the ancient region of what is now Sri Lanka had extended its border to Siam through the Buddhist faith. Its spiritual journey marked its beginning during the Dvaravati era (6th–11th centuries) and culminated with the adoption of Buddhism in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and Lanna.
Shoring up ecosystems good for your health
Oped, Anuja Malhotra and Abi Vanak, Published on 27/05/2022
» Humanity currently faces multiple interlinked existential crises. The catastrophic consequences of climate change, ecological degradation and biodiversity loss have cascading knock-on effects on human health and well-being. As the Covid-19 pandemic illustrates, ecosystem damage can contribute significantly to a global public health emergency. But scientists are also increasingly finding that ecological restoration, by reversing the threats to soil, biodiversity, water and other ecosystem services, can deliver major health benefits.