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100-year-old beggar celebrated as living saint in Bulgaria
AFP, Published on 24/05/2014
» A 100-year-old beggar in a threadbare coat, "Grandpa" Dobri, is already celebrated as a saint in Bulgaria -- a symbol of goodness in a country ravaged by poverty and corruption.
Hot spots for cooling down
Life, Published on 11/04/2014
» It’s scorching hot and everybody is gearing up for Songkran. It’s the only time of year we can bathe Buddha’s statues for blessings, enjoy themed activities and get soaked by water all at once.
A Seacon Songkran
Life, Published on 08/04/2014
» The traditions of Songkran will be presented in different distinctive styles at two shopping malls — Seacon Bangkae and Seacon Square — from April 11-15.
Shilling discovery could rewrite Canadian history
AFP, Published on 04/03/2014
» An amateur treasure hunter with a hand-held metal detector has turned Canadian history on its head after finding a 16th century shilling buried in clay on the shores of Vancouver Island.
Out of the darkness
Spectrum, Phil Thornton, Published on 22/12/2013
» Not many people would describe Boon's life as a dream. Growing up in rural Thailand is tough, but having only 20% vision to rely on, being denied access to schools, being sexually molested by a drunken stepfather and fighting off an adult neighbour are obstacles only the mentally strong survive.
Quiet roars in the lion city
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 19/12/2013
» Among the artists from Southeast Asia and beyond featured at this year's Singapore Biennale _ and I concede there may be some bias in my saying so _ those from Thailand, albeit only a handful, made quite an impact.
Capital aperitif
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 27/06/2013
» From vibrant but overcrowded Yangon to the faded splendour of Bago or the new orderliness and open spaces of Nay Pyi Taw, visiting Myanmar's current capital and two of its predecessors may help the first-time visitor figure out how far this country has come and how quickly it is changing.
Retired cops help combat crime at Chatuchak
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/05/2013
» Chatuchak is a great market, but it also has thieves, pickpockets, drug users and even a "one-dollar gang". Retired police officers have been brought in to keep things under control.
World record price for rare Australian 'Holey Dollar'
AFP, Published on 06/03/2013
» A private collector has paid a world record Aus$495,000 (US$508,000) for one of Australia's first coins, known as the "Holey Dollar", auctioneers said Wednesday.
Leaner New Year for China
Published on 09/02/2013
» BEIJING — Chinese New Year is traditionally a time for colourful and noisy displays of fireworks and generously portioned banquets. This year, the festivities are likely to be a little more austere.