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    Using the Bible for devilish actions

    Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 27/05/2022

    » When medical malfeasance is coupled with a God complex, the results can be devastating for the victims as seen in Netflix's latest true crime documentary Our Father, which is based on an Indianapolis fertility doctor who inseminated an untold number of women with his sperm without their consent.

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    Agency seeks allies to take down scams

    Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/01/2024

    » The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is seeking an alliance to urge Meta, the parent of Facebook, to implement stronger measures to handle scam advertising on the platform.

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    Getting soft power right

    Life, Published on 08/01/2024

    » After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.

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    Halloween tragedy tests Seoul's unpopular leader

    News, Published on 03/11/2022

    » A nightmarish disaster whose victims were predominantly the young. A right-of-centre leader whose popularity is sliding. A political flashpoint potentially in the making once the nation absorbs the tragedy.

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    The dark underworld of online fraud

    News, Published on 07/12/2023

    » The Chinese film No More Bets, which sheds light on the intricacies of overseas online fraud, has emerged as a blockbuster success, dominating the big screen and box office earnings.

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    A nation's shame

    News, Published on 10/10/2022

    » Re: "Families mourn preschool massacre victims," (BP, Oct 7).

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    When art imitates a not-so-good life

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/10/2022

    » On the surface, it's easy to judge Luckiest Girl Alive as another movie made to support #Metoo and other movements. Sure, this new mystery/drama film is clearly trying to shed light on quite a few touchy subjects and heavy issues, whether it's school bullying, class conflict, sexual abuse or mass shootings. But more often than not, fiction is inspired by reality. And with gripping storytelling, good character design and development, Luckiest Girl Alive is definitely a thrilling watch. The film sees the return of actress Mila Kunis as a woman whose perfect life is corroded by her past trauma and emotional scars. The film provides the audience an insight into the complicated reality of how survivors and victims endure on a daily basis.

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    Celebrate the legacy of Lee Sun-kyun with these films

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/01/2024

    » On Dec 27, K-drama fans mourned the loss of the renowned South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun who was found dead in an apparent suicide. Besides his best-known role in the 2019 Academy Award–winning movie Parasite, Lee had a number of roles that showcased his versatility and talent. Here are some of his memorable works.

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    Analysis: Move Forward takes step back

    News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2023

    » The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) is struggling to live up to its name as it is mired in internal strife, which is eating away at its popularity, according to political analysts.

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    Renowned journalist John McBeth dies at 79

    News, Published on 08/12/2023

    » New Zealand-born John McBeth, one of Asia's preeminent journalists with a record of scrupulous and ground-breaking reporting, has died after a short illness in Jakarta, Indonesia. He was 79.

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