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The leading lady who set the stage for theatre studies
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 26/03/2017
» What was slated as a small conference at Chulalongkorn University early this month turned out to be a powerhouse gathering for the Thai entertainment industry.
Mind your language
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 12/03/2017
» An ensemble of traditional musicians begins to play. The treble sound of the oboe gets louder. Drum rolls accompany a steady rhythm of cymbals. A male singer croons in an unfamiliar dialect, "Oh, Ga Nobe Ting Tong ..."
Malaysia runs into N.Korea's 'diplomatic' policy
Associated Press, Published on 27/02/2017
» TOKYO - Malaysian police investigating the killing of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's estranged half brother believe they know somebody who might help them solve one of the most bizarre murder mysteries they have ever faced. They know his name, his nationality and have a pretty good idea where he's holed up.
How the road paves the way for raging tempers to flare up
Spectrum, Published on 19/02/2017
» The Oscar contender La La Land opens with a shot of a crowded Los Angeles highway when the lives of Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a struggling jazz pianist, collide for the first time over a fit of road rage. Consumed by thoughts of an upcoming audition, Mia, at the driver's wheel, fails to notice the surrounding traffic surging ahead of her. Sebastian, stuck behind her car, begins honking his horn in building frustration. The movie starts with an angsty encounter but ends in an adorable song and dance.
How former heir apparent turned critic of dynasty
Published on 16/02/2017
» They used to call him the “Little General” but Kim Jong-nam — once heir-apparent to his father and North Korea’s then-leader Kim Jong-il — fell from grace in 2001 after a spectacular blunder.
Life after death in Vang Vieng
Bob James, Published on 12/02/2017
» The roof rack on the songthaew was built for backpacks, but on this trip into town there was only one. The pink metallic roller bags and airline carry-on had to ride with the passengers. There's simply no way to tie them down.
Tak traditions being trampled
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 05/02/2017
» Deep in the jungle in the western border district of Mae Sot, elephants roam with their mahouts in a small village called Ban Pu Ter, long known as the elephant community in Tak province.
Brother waits for answers over Thawathai's death
Spectrum, Published on 01/01/2017
» Thawatchai Anukul was found dead while under custody of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Aug 29 last year.
To sing a Christmas song of Klong Toey
Spectrum, Published on 25/12/2016
» We asked our kids for a song: a slum version of our Christmas legend. A song by our kids. Not with notes but with beautiful lyrics. Their lyrics.
Chinese parents wary of World Cup dreams
AFP, Published on 24/12/2016
» BEIJING: Beijing's dream of making China a football powerhouse depends on millions of children taking up the sport, but even coaches say that tradition-minded parents view the game as a wasteful distraction from school.