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Papua New Guinea to shut Australia's asylum-seeker camp
AFP, Published on 27/04/2016
» SYDNEY - Papua New Guinea on Wednesday said a controversial asylum-seeker camp on Manus island will close, throwing Australia's border protection policy into disarray.
A colourful unpeeling of youth sexuality in Paula Vogel's play
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 10/03/2016
» After the success of The True History Of The Tragic Life and Triumphant Death Of Julia Pastrana, The Ugliest Woman In The World, Peel the Limelight returns with another thought-provoking and emotionally nuanced play, Paula Vogel's 1998 Pulitzer Prize–winning How I Learned To Drive. At once gentle and disturbing, funny and poignant, the play tells the story of Li'l Bit and her unusual relationship with Uncle Peck during her adolescence.
Rocky road of life
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 03/03/2016
» Bangkok-based English-speaking theatre troupe Peel the Limelight's previous performance, The True History Of The Tragic Life And Triumphant Death Of Julia Pastrana, was quite a success at Bangkok Theatre Festival last year winning Best Direction of a Play and Best Performance by an Ensemble from the International Association of Theatre Critics (Thailand Centre). Now, they are back with yet another promising production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned To Drive by the American playwright Paula Vogel.
PM Prayut at APEC Summit in Manila
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/11/2015
» PM Prayut pledges to join international efforts to fight terrorism & is committed to economic reform (anti-corruption, SMEs & social protection) to support regional economic cooperation, integration & growth.
PM vows support for terror fight
News, Published on 19/11/2015
» MANILA - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is to pledge in a speech Thursday to join international efforts to fight cross-border terrorism and also vow to carry out domestic structural reform to support regional economic growth.
A dramatic feast
Life, Published on 19/11/2015
» It is a fact more and more widely known that theatre-going in Bangkok has become quite a draining enterprise. The past two weeks were particularly hectic with the 14th edition of the Bangkok Theatre Festival (BTF). The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre was the main venue alongside smaller venues throughout the city.
Prayut vows unity as Apec meet looms
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 12/11/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will soon affirm the commitment of the Thai government to join 20 other Asia-Pacific nations in building a unified economy, deputy government spokesman Werachon Sukhondhapatipak said yesterday.
For your new eyes only
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 30/10/2015
» From stage plays, contemporary dance, pantomime and lakhon chatri (traditional Thai folk dance-drama), to many other genres of performing arts, the 13th edition of Bangkok Theatre Festival returns under the theme "New View, New Eyes" on Tuesday until Nov 15.
PNG leader rejects call for probe into massive loan
AFP, Published on 14/10/2015
» SYDNEY - Papua New Guinea leader Peter O'Neill Wednesday hit out at calls by two former prime ministers for a probe into the government's stake in Oil Search, after the producer rejected a large takeover bid from Australia's Woodside Petroleum.
PNG drought could be worst in decades: PM
AFP, Published on 24/08/2015
» SYDNEY - Papua New Guinea's government said Monday it had sent food and water to drought and frost-hit regions, as it warned a current dry spell could be the worst in decades.