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Chicago art institute to return Khmer ruin relic
News, Published on 20/06/2024
» The Art Institute of Chicago will return a 900-year-old artefact collected from the Phanom Rung Historical Park in Buri Ram to the Fine Arts Department (FAD).
Eruption is a warning to others
News, Lara Williams, Published on 23/01/2024
» Volcanic eruptions are mesmerising. The glowing red lava, explosive power and widening fissures serve as reminders that we stand and build not on static ground, but on a very dynamic Earth. For the Icelandic port of Grindavik, the escaping magma is less of a marvel and more of a nightmare. For the rest of the world, it should be a lesson that preparing for natural disasters is ever more important during the climate crisis.
Quakes are inevitable. Huge death tolls are not
News, Gearoid Reidy, Published on 27/02/2023
» Earthquakes can neither be prevented nor predicted. If a Category 5 typhoon nears, evacuations are possible; there can be time to move to a safe zone before the pyroclastic flow of a volcano sweeps all in its path.
Ardern gives world lesson in humility
News, Andreea Papuc, Published on 20/01/2023
» Jacinda Ardern announced her decision to step down as New Zealand Prime Minister showing her characteristic modesty.
Pushing 'phasin' to the fore
News, Phitsanu Thepthong, Published on 17/02/2020
» Until recently, phasin -- a long fabric which is often wrapped around the waist like a skirt -- was considered outdated. It was seen more as a relic from the past, a piece of cultural heritage that belonged in the museum as a part of an anthropological exhibit rather than daily life.
Bid to list sites as heritage items
News, Phitsanu Thepthong, Published on 03/02/2020
» Provincial authorities and residents in the lower northeastern province of Buri Ram are confident Phanom Rung Historical Park, also known as Prasat Phanom Rung, and two nearby ancient sites will soon be declared Unesco World Heritage sites.
The smoking volcano and the disco queen
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 19/01/2020
» Nearly eight years ago, an item in this column concluded: "If the Taal volcano does ever erupt again, I'll put on my Donna Summer album for old times' sake." An explanation of this curious combination of a songstress and a volcano is required.
Ancient sites put up Unesco shield
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/04/2019
» Residents in Phetchabun province who oppose oil exploration near an ancient historical site can breathe a sigh of relief after the cabinet approved a proposal to push for Si Thep Historical Park to be granted Unesco World Heritage Site status.
All Thais believed out of harm's way on Lombok, none injured
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/07/2018
» Some 216 Thai tourists have emerged safely from Mount Rinjani National Park on the Indonesian island of Lombok near Bali after it was struck by a 6.4-magnitude temblor on Sunday morning, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday.
#Cavesearch lessons
News, Postbag, Published on 29/06/2018
» Twelve boys and their football coach took an unplanned hike just for fun into a Chiang Rai cave six days ago, and haven't been found yet.