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Sports and music tourism will soon represent a 53 trillion baht economy
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/08/2024
» If you have lost track of how many people in your orbit have recently posted pictures of themselves at a Formula One race or Taylor Swift concert, chances are you are not alone.
Kate Bush tops UK charts with 1985 hit song thanks to Stranger Things
Life, Published on 21/06/2022
» British singer and songwriter Kate Bush topped the UK singles chart with her 1985 hit Running Up That Hill late last week, setting several records with the song that has enjoyed a resurgence thanks to Netflix show Stranger Things.
Don Sahong Dam casts wide shadow over Mekong
News, Kate Ross, Published on 08/07/2016
» 'If we cannot fish, what will we do?' asked one elderly woman, as she stood looking out over the Mekong River, in Siphandone, southern Laos. This is a question that is increasingly echoed by many whose lives have, for generations, centred around the river's abundance of fish, their migration routes and cycles; a way of life which may be on the brink of drastic change as a result of construction of the Don Sahong Dam.
Australian Paralympian robbed at gunpoint in Rio
AFP, Published on 21/06/2016
» SYDNEY - An Australian Paralympian and her physiotherapist have been robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro, where violent crime has surged just months before the Olympics.
Cavs serve notice with win over East-leading Raptors
AFP, Published on 10/12/2014
» CLEVELAND - LeBron James matched a Cleveland record in style on Tuesday as his late three-pointer helped the Cavaliers post a 105-101 victory over NBA Eastern Conference leaders Toronto.
Laos holds Mekong livelihoods in its hands
News, Published on 11/01/2014
» The future of decision-making around the region's most vital resource - the mighty Mekong River - is once again under the spotlight.
'By appointment': how royal backing sells British goods
AFP, Published on 17/12/2013
» When Britain's royal family grants a warrant to its favoured supplier of tea or salmon, it's not only an honour for the firm but also a major boost in the global marketplace.
Apple of my eye
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 29/09/2013
» In the face of the chaos and frustration of modern day technology, sometimes a glimmer of hope can be found where you least expect it.
Olympics 2012: Live Report
AFP, Published on 10/08/2012
» That's all the action for tonight. At the end of the day, USA remains at the top of the medal tables with 41 golds out of a total of 94. China is second with 37 golds and 81 in total, while Great Britain has 57 overall, including 25 golds.
Olympics 2012: Live Report
AFP, Published on 31/07/2012
» That's the end of today's Olympic action. Join us for more live coverage tomorrow. We'll leave you with our PHOTO OF THE DAY: American superstar of the water Michael Phelps with his 19th Olympic medal -- an Olympic record -- after he followed a silver in the 200m butterfly with a team gold in the 4x100 freestyle relay.