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Echoes of Isan
Life, John Clewley, Published on 12/03/2024
» Sombat Simla is one of Thailand's top khaen players. He's been bending the notes of his khaen baet (eight rows of double pipes, sixteen in total) for more than 50 years.
‘Chefs Uncut’ premiers on Netflix today
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/03/2024
» CreatorsLab is shining a spotlight on the region’s most innovative and extraordinary culinary minds with its cinematic documentary series, 'Chefs Uncut'.
Rich world raids development funds for climate
Oped, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 27/01/2024
» Too many rich-world politicians and climate campaigners forget that much of the world remains mired in poverty and hunger. Yet, rich countries are increasingly replacing their development aid with climate spending. The World Bank, whose primary goal is to help people out of poverty, has now announced it will divert 45% of its funding toward climate change, shifting some US$40 billion annually away from poverty and hunger.
Icelandic volcano eruption misses town
Reuters and AFP, Published on 19/12/2023
» Lava from a large volcanic eruption in Iceland appeared to flow away from the only town in the area, offering hope that homes would be spared, geologists and rescue officials said on Tuesday.
COP28 won't admit real cost of net zero
News, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 06/12/2023
» The spectacle of another annual climate conference is getting underway in Dubai. Like Kabuki theater, performative set pieces lead from one to the other: politicians and celebrities arrive by private jets; speakers predict imminent doom; hectoring NGOs cast blame; political negotiations become fraught and inevitably go overtime; and finally: the signing of a new agreement that participants hope and pretend will make a difference.
Putin due in China to meet 'dear friend' Xi
AFP, Published on 17/10/2023
» BEIJING - Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in China on Tuesday to meet his "dear friend" Xi Jinping, bolstering their relationship at an infrastructure summit that will be overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war.
Nobel Literature Prize may laud freedom of expression: experts
AFP, Published on 03/10/2023
» STOCKHOLM - Will the Swedish Academy make a political statement when it awards the Nobel Literature Prize on Thursday? If so, it could crown a writer standing up for freedom of expression, experts think.
Smyth takes a big step to retain his Taiwan crown
Sports, No, Published on 23/09/2023
» Taipei: Defending champion Travis Smyth took the second-round lead in the Yeangder TPC yesterday, putting himself two rounds away from becoming the first player to successfully retain the trophy.
Natipong rides his luck to lead
Sports, Published on 22/09/2023
» Taipei: Thailand's Natipong Srithong posted a classy bogey-free nine-under-par 63 to take the lead after the first round of the Yeangder TPC at Linkou International Golf and Country Club on Thursday.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Aug 18-24
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 18/08/2023
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.