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Baldwin trial revolves around Wild West gun
Published on 09/07/2024
» SANTA FE, New Mexico - The inner workings of a Colt .45 “Peacemaker” revolver, a symbol of the American Wild West, have become the focus of actor Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter trial.
It’s time for a holiday in the sun, anywhere but here
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/06/2023
» With the onset of the monsoons coupled with the heat in the Thai capital (and yes, we are talking about the weather, for once), it is time to experience the onslaught of milder summer. Guru By Bangkok Post lists places where you can chill in the cool summer breeze.
Complicated history and a comeback
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 02/06/2022
» On the partition of a quiet seaside wood house is more than an old photo from circa 1881. It is hard evidence that King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and his entourage, including his half-brother Prince Damrong Rajanuphap, visited the island in the easternmost province of Trat before it was subject to French rule. Despite the withdrawal of troops, colonial legacies remained for years.
Timeless beauty
Life, Noko, Published on 19/11/2021
» Jaeger-LeCoultre just can't wait for the centennial of the Reverso, and its 90th anniversary is marked by tribute editions launched throughout the year.
Germany's Oktoberfest cancelled again over Covid
AFP, Published on 03/05/2021
» BERLIN - Germany is cancelling its iconic Oktoberfest beer festival for the second year running due to the coronavirus pandemic, Bavaria's state premier Markus Soeder said Monday.
From prostration to prostration
Life, Chris Baker, Published on 05/03/2021
» After leading a coup in 2014, Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha announced a code of "Twelve Thai Values", telling people how to think and behave. It is difficult to imagine Angela Merkel announcing "Twelve German Values", or even Narendra Modi announcing "Twelve Indian Values". Since the mid-19th century, there have been lots of Thai manuals about proper body language and oral language in social encounters. These books tell a story about power and hierarchy that Patrick Jory narrates in fascinating detail.
Female pioneers of cinema in focus
Life, Published on 18/12/2020
» Alice Guy (1873-1968) was considered the first director of fiction films. And yes, she was a woman.