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The science of Moo Deng
Life, Published on 24/09/2024
» Hardly anyone knew about Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo that recently became an internet sensation. Then renowned local and international media outlets like Time magazine, the BBC, The Guardian and Forbes have featured cute stories about Moo Deng.
Paws and popcorn: Cinema goes pet-friendly
AFP, Published on 10/06/2023
» A fluffy white cat in a yellow dress perched on the top of a Bangkok cinema seat while, nearby, a Chihuahua in a Sebastian the Crab costume geared up to watch Disney’s "The Little Mermaid" with their owner.
Julie Andrews 'gobsmacked' by Hollywood award
AFP, Published on 10/06/2022
» Nearly 60 years after preaching virtues of patience and modesty as Mary Poppins and governess Maria, Julie Andrews declared herself "gobsmacked" to have her career honoured at a glitzy Hollywood gala Thursday.
US comedian and 'Full House' star Bob Saget found dead aged 65
AFP, Published on 10/01/2022
» MIAMI - Bob Saget, the US comedian who delighted millions as the star of television's "Full House" in the 1980s and 1990s, has been found dead in a Florida hotel room, the local sheriff said Sunday.
Walk a mile in his shoes
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 11/09/2020
» Salvatore Ferragamo's strong ties with the cinema culminated in the 1920s, when he was commissioned to design shoes for Way Down East, The Ten Commandments, The Thief Of Baghdad and King Of Kings, to name but a few movies.
Repainting the tourism landscape
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/06/2020
» Following the third stage of relaxing the lockdown, inter-provincial travel has been allowed and some tourist destinations have come back to life as people are allowed to leave home to enjoy leisure activities.
Chronic issues
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/06/2019
» At midnight, Vasu* was still struggling to keep his eyes closed. In a bid to cure to his chronic insomnia, the 28-year-old decided to try cannabis oil for the first time. After putting two drops under his tongue, he started to feel tranquilised. The self-administration continued until he'd eventually consumed a total of 40 drops. By 3am, Vasu had begun to hallucinate. He saw demons and had a double-vision alongside other symptoms such as a stiff tongue, speech difficulty, limb spasticity, nausea, vomiting and palpitations. In the end, he was rushed to hospital.
The mind killer
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/04/2019
» Almost every morning, Sorn* wakes up to her parents' fierce arguments over the current political situation. When she decides to take refuge on social network, what she finds is the same kind of frustration, with netizens harshly criticising the party that recently won Sorn's vote.