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A brighter future for Thailand's past
Oped, Published on 21/07/2022
» Every year brings Thailand a new buzz phrase that academics, officials and the news media chant like a mantra hoping that it will unlock a better future. Digital hub. Smart city. The metaverse.
Ancient Buddhist city threatened by Chinese copper mine
AFP, Published on 22/06/2022
» MES AYNAK, Afghanistan: An ancient Buddhist city carved out of immense peaks near Kabul is in danger of disappearing forever, swallowed up by a Chinese consortium exploiting one of the world's largest copper deposits.
PM thanks US for crown's safe return
News, Published on 05/06/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has thanked the US for its assistance in securing the return of an antique gold crown which forms part of a 500-year-old Buddha statue from the Lanna era, said deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek on Saturday.
Gruesome find in Mexican cave
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 29/05/2022
» In 2012, authorities in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas entered a dark cave and confronted a ghastly sight: about 150 skulls sprawled across the ground, all with missing teeth and shattered bits of bone.
When war comes for our museums and heritage
News, Published on 23/05/2022
» Protecting cultural heritage during crises and wars is a big challenge, especially if conflict erupts suddenly and consumes a country with violence.
Nepal, Thailand and Buddhism
News, Published on 16/05/2022
» According to the lunar calendar, Sunday, May 15, was a full moon day, which coincides with the birthday, enlightenment day and passing away of Gautam Buddha. Therefore, it is the most important day for followers of Buddhism all over the world.
Isan aspires to be top culinary destination
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 28/04/2022
» The northeastern region of Isan has recently become a destination treasured for its culinary wisdom represented through distinctive and flavourful cuisine.
Prologue to the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/04/2022
» Following a massive five-year makeover, the modern red-ochre compound of Ban Kao National Museum rises in the middle of vast green landscapes and rice fields on the banks of the Khwae Noi River, serving as a prologue for a day trip to explore Prasat Muang Sing Historical Park, which is about 10km away.
Wreck of 1830s whaler reveals its secrets
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 03/04/2022
» The shipwreck formally known as No. 15563 has been identified as Industry, the only whaling ship known to have sunk in the Gulf of Mexico.
How Shackleton's Ship Was Found
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 27/03/2022
» When perhaps the most celebrated shipwreck in Mensun Bound's long career as a marine archaeologist was discovered, he was off viewing some penguins 1.6 kilometres away.