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New look for old
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 01/02/2018
» Stepping into four of all the 14 galleries in the National Museum Bangkok, visitors will now be enjoyably surprised and greeted by the modern-style lighting and display of exquisite Thai musical instruments, khon masks, puppets, weaponry, metal art and fabrics dating back to the Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin periods.
Sewing the ties that bind
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 31/01/2018
» The Thai embassy in Maputo, Mozambique, shares walls with the shantytown of Polana Canico. When artist Jakkai Siributr arrived at the embassy three weeks ago, the dusty enclave became a source of inspiration and expertise for his new project.
Fossil of titanic dinosaur dug up in Egyptian desert
Reuters, Published on 30/01/2018
» WASHINGTON: Scientists have unearthed in a Sahara Desert oasis in Egypt fossils of a long-necked, four-legged, school bus-sized dinosaur that lived roughly 80 million years ago, a discovery that sheds light on a mysterious time period in the history of dinosaurs in Africa.
Elephant hunting idea was 'joke'
News, Published on 28/01/2018
» Natural Resource and Environment Minister Surasak Karnjanarat has sought to dispel concern over an apparent proposal to invoke Section 44 to legalise the hunting of wild elephants.
Time is on your side … if the watch is fast
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 28/01/2018
» Recent debate about fancy timepieces had me thinking about my first ever watch, which my dad bought when I was a kid. He was a stickler for punctuality and hated being late for anything. When he gave me the watch it came with sage-like advice. He told me to always set it a few minutes fast so I wouldn't be late, and to this day it has proved wise counsel. Of course it didn't stop me being late, but at least I was two or three minutes earlier in my lateness than I would otherwise have been, if that makes sense.
Charitable elephant polo
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/01/2018
» Like every year, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas will host the annual King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament on the grounds next to the Anantara Riverside Bangkok Hotel by the Chao Phraya River from March 8-11.
Milestones
News, Published on 21/01/2018
» Sentenced: By the Criminal Court to 80 and a half years in prison, serial bomber Watana Pumret. The 63-year-old was most famously convicted of the Phramongkutklao Hospital bombing last year. So far, for four bombings and an explosive cache, Watana has received prison sentences of 111 years and six months plus fines of 1,475 baht. He has two other cases to go.
Accused wildlife smuggling kingpin caught
Published on 20/01/2018
» Police have arrested a suspected wildlife trafficking kingpin said to be behind much of the illegal trade in Asia for over a decade, officials said Saturday.
Kui Buri fruit farmers adjust to life with wild jumbos
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 19/01/2018
» PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: It's a hard life for fruit farmers living close to a wildlife conservation area in Kui Buri district, where they have to adapt to the frequent raids by wild elephants, which can quickly strip their crop bare.
Court drops Sulak royal insult charge
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/01/2018
» Military prosecutors yesterday dropped lese majeste charges against 85-year-old historian and social critic Sulak Sivaraksa who questioned whether a Thai king had actually defeated a Burmese adversary in combat on elephant-back more than 400 years ago.