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Blackpink's Lisa sings her way to fame
News, Published on 22/03/2022
» Thai-born K-pop singer Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban, 25, is inspiring many young people to follow their dreams if they want to achieve success in life.
Rising to the Covid challenge
News, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/03/2022
» Last July, a viral video showed the celebrated MC Diana Jongjintanakarn trying to hold back her tears while talking on the phone with an elderly Covid-19 patient who had low blood oxygen levels. When Diana told the patient to breathe in and out slowly, she became emotional. She then handed the phone to her friend because she could not hold back her tears. The elderly patient later passed away.
Pad Thai flick eyes film fest
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2022
» A movie about pad Thai, one of the country's best-known dishes, will be screened at an international film festival as the government works to sharpen the country's soft power and increase its competitive edge.
Lisa tests Covid positive
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/11/2021
» Blackpink's Lisa tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday, her entertainment label confirmed.
Visualising the infodemic
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 08/11/2021
» The government needs to be faster and be more precise in dealing with fake news, especially fake news concerning Covid-19, said the Minister for Digital Economy and Society, Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.
Enjoying the delicate sound of thunder
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 10/10/2021
» Something you get accustomed to in Bangkok at this time of the year is the distant sound of thunder, Mother Nature's way of reminding us of her power and also not to forget the umbrella if we are going out. I emphasise "distant" because the "flash, bang wallop!" thunderclaps directly overhead can be extremely scary and dangerous. But observing thunder and sheet lightning from a comfortable distance can actually be quite relaxing, almost like listening to the timpani tuning up at the Albert Hall.
Govt links 'Lisa' smash hit to 'soft power' plan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/09/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has praised Thai-born K-pop singer Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban, a member of South Korean hit-band Blackpink, for featuring the Phanom Rung Stone Castle and Thai craftsmanship in the music video for the first single to be released from her maiden solo album Lalisa.
GPO takes aim at its jab critics
News, Published on 15/07/2021
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) has filed complaints with police accusing Thonburi Healthcare Group chairman Boon Vanasin and a mathematician of defamation.
Cornish pasty has its moment in the sun
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 20/06/2021
» The most important outcome of last week's G7 summit in Cornwall was undoubtedly the appearance of tempting new versions of the traditional Cornish pasty. One bakery came up with a large pasty called "Biden's big-un", while also on offer were "Merkel's minted lamb'', "Macron's mixed veg", and the cheese-filled "Boris' Stilton".
Mandalay and other magical places
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 11/04/2021
» Thanks to many readers who came up with their own memories in response to last week's column about places that sounded quite magical as a kid. Mandalay and Kathmandu were definitely the front-runners at grabbing children's imaginations in the old days.