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Ancient Myanmar ball game battles for survival in troubled nation
AFP, Published on 03/06/2025
» YANGON - Mastering control of the rising and falling rattan chinlone ball teaches patience, says a veteran of the traditional Myanmar sport -- a quality dearly needed in the long-suffering nation.
"The Awakening Forestias 2023: The Carnival of Magic" garners great response
Published on 03/11/2023
» The Forestias by MQDC is thrilled by the response to its Halloween event, which drew capacity crowds under the forest district’s commitment to delight families at all the year’s big festivals. A spooktacular setting and atmosphere welcomed attendees to “The Awakening Forestias 2023: The Carnival of Magic” for 5 days of joy and fun with parades, live music, and games. The Forestias is already preparing a spectacular year-end celebration in December.
Crisis-struck German maker of Playmobil toys cuts jobs
AFP, Published on 02/10/2023
» BERLIN - The crisis-hit German toy company behind Playmobil, the small plastic figures loved by children the world over, said on Monday that it was cutting 17 percent of its workforce.
Rap against cruelty
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/08/2023
» In collaboration with World Animal Protection Thailand, the song Pai Hai Sood Yood Show Chang (No Elephant Show) by rapper Tawanwad "TangBadVoice" Wanavit was released earlier this month in observance of World Elephant Day, which falls on Aug 12. The video for No Elephant Show depicts the story of a Thai man taking his foreign friend to see an elephant show. Tawanwad appears in the car taking them to the show, with the rapper explaining to the Thai man through rap that behind the scenes, elephants experience cruel training. The music video includes real footage of the abuse suffered by elephants in Thailand.
Myanmar grandfather on mission to revive juggling art
AFP, Published on 22/08/2022
» YANGON: Han Myint Mo kicks up a gold-coloured metal ball, pirouettes and catches it on the blade of a knife held in her teeth -- keeping up a Myanmar juggling tradition on the edge of extinction.
"Rhythm of the Sea"
Holiday Time, Published on 25/12/2019
» On December 31, 2019 from 7pm, Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket invites you to enjoy "Rhythm of the Sea", our New Year's Eve celebration. Get started with a welcome cocktail at 7pm and enjoy an international and BBQ buffet gala dinner while being entertained by our live band. The entertainment on this special night features Polynesian dance, a fire-breathing show, a magic and illusion show, the Joe Louis traditional Thai puppet show and an LED hula-hoop show. Every guest has a chance to win games and a lucky draw with special prizes! Count down to the New Year 2020 with a magical fireworks display and dance the year away with our DJ. Make your night truly fabulous at Cape Panwa Hotel for only B6,200 nett. 50% discount for children under 12.
Elite mediator talks philosophy
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/06/2019
» Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) heavyweight Thammanat Prompao likens his work and the criticism he faces on a daily basis, which sometimes land him in hot water, to maintaining control of a hula hoop.
Is Aussie political madness catching?
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 29/08/2018
» I happened to be in Canberra last Friday, speaking to a room full of journalists at the National Press Club, when the news came in, halfway through lunch, that Australia had a new prime minister. The moderator pointed out that the year is already two-thirds gone and it is "only three prime ministers till Christmas" -- and the China Daily's headline read "Australia changes its prime minister again, again, again, again, again".
Japanese teen to eel in swimsuit sexist, netizens complain
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/09/2016
» Japanese teen in swimming pool fattened, then turned into eel & barbecued in failed Japanese ad to promote fish.
The big issue: We know where you are
Alan Dawson, Published on 14/08/2016
» In all, the military regime in just one week came up with four new ways they intend to track people in the coming days and months.