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    Ukrainian family hopes to rebuild their lives

    Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 17/12/2023

    » Natalia Zapotochna, 37, wonders how she and her family will rebuild their lives amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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    Laughing off the fear

    Sunday Spotlight, Published on 03/07/2022

    » When Taha al-Baskini won a part in a new play about soldiers who reunite after dying in combat, his costume was already in his closet. His onstage camouflage pants were the same ones he had worn as a militia fighter during Libya's most recent civil war a few years ago, when an airstrike injured al-Baskini and killed several of his comrades as they defended their city.

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    Fraternal dialogue

    Life, Published on 06/07/2022

    » Reminiscent of the scene in Oscar-nominated film The Two Popes where Cardinal Julio Bergoglio (Jonathan Price) was led by the Swiss Guards up the long staircase to have audience with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI (Anthony Hopkins) at the Apostolic Palace, a group of Buddhist monks and laymen were guided by soldiers in colourful uniform towards the private quarters in Vatican City. Dazzling and brilliant shades of yellow and saffron worn by Theravada and Mahayana delegations contrasted strongly with Renaissance frescoes decorating walls and ceilings.

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    Lonely sheep survives real cliffhanger

    Roger Crutchley, Published on 12/11/2023

    » Some rare good news last week was the rescue of the "world's loneliest sheep" from a rugged beach in northeastern Scotland. The sheep, a ewe named Fiona, had been stuck on the beach at the foot of a steep cliff in an isolated spot of the Moray Firth for the past two years without any woolly friends or non-woolly humans for company.

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    Coup anniversary fizzer

    News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/09/2021

    » Thailand has endured two coups over the past 15 years and both revolve around former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his political network.

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    Henry Kissinger brought Germany redemption

    News, Published on 01/12/2023

    » His timbre was just one reason I always looked forward to hearing Henry Kissinger, who died yesterday after living a full century, expound on international relations. It was gravelly and deep, and grew only more so over the years. But it wasn't just the voice. It was his unique accent, eccentric to some but strangely familiar to me.

  • News & article

    Isoc's role in society

    Published on 06/11/2023

    » Re: "Isoc brass return fire following criticism of unit", (BP, Nov 5).

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    Documenting humanity

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/10/2023

    » James Nachtwey, one of the greatest war photojournalists of our time, once said "photographers were telling people what was actually happening". As a result, from the beginning of his career, he has been determined to venture into dangerous conflict and war zones to document crucial issues and reveal them to the world.

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    Workers recall Hamas escape

    News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/10/2023

    » Thai workers have shared experiences of their escape from the recent Hamas attacks in Israel, while a family member of a Thai worker has urged the government to review its decision to export Thai workers to dangerous red zones in Israel, particularly areas near the Gaza Strip.

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    Great shoes, perfect fit: Bring on the Birkenstocks

    Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 26/09/2023

    » This year has been nothing short of happening for German footwear brand, Birkenstock. Just recently, the company -- best known for its premium sandals -- filed an initial public offering at the New York Stock Exchange, which could value the company at US$8 billion (288 billion baht), according to estimates.

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