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China's Buddha artisans carve out a living from dying trade
AFP, Published on 19/01/2026
» SUZHOU, China - In a dimly lit workshop in eastern China, craftsman Zhang measured and shaped a block of wood into a foot as dozens of half-completed life-sized Buddha statues looked on silently.
Chasing a better life
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/08/2025
» Over two decades ago, Mai and his family took a train from Surin to Bangkok. Like other young people, they searched for better opportunities in the big city. Initially, they helped with chores in an exchange for shelter at a shrine. Soon, he found other jobs and a place to sleep. Since then, he has delivered charcoal to shops and collected trash. He toils long, back-breaking hours for 150 baht per day.
Gene Hackman 'likely dead nine days when found'
AFP, Published on 01/03/2025
» SANTA FE — Hollywood legend Gene Hackman had likely been dead for over a week when he and his wife were found lifeless in their New Mexico home, the local sheriff said Friday.
Discovering Chachoengsao
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 15/08/2024
» Weekends bring life to the century-old Ban Mai Market in Chachoengsao, where local vendors set up stalls to offer a wide range of local delicacies like chaenglon (grilled fish cake), galorgee (rice dumpling topped with black and white sesame), kanom tuay (coconut rice custard) and hoi jo (deep-fried crab meat rolls) that evokes a rush of nostalgia.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Nov 8-14
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/11/2023
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Memories remain
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/08/2023
» Growing up in Surin, the border region between Thailand and Cambodia, Marisa Srijunpleang developed a keen interest in the histories of both countries. However, she noticed that some historical stories were missing from written records. After talking to family members, she was surprised to discover they were survivors of the 1975 Khmer Rouge genocide, and how they had been directly and indirectly affected by the war.
Serving up tasty food
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong and Varuth Hirunyatheb, Published on 03/07/2023
» Grandpa Daeng* was bored with congee, but he had no choice because he does not have teeth to chew. Fortunately, his grandchildren came across a book titled 46 Food Recipes That Help To Train Swallowing based on the IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation). These special recipes helped Daeng enjoy his meals again. Two of his favourite dishes from the book are Szechuan soup and mushy rice with pork stew.
Smells like home
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 26/05/2023
» Nobody leads a fragrant lifestyle like Paolo Vranjes, whose joie de vivre is kindled by uplifting perfumes.
A melting pot
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/03/2023
» Late in the morning, my caffeine-dependent friends and I made a pit stop at the newly opened Pua Tobacco Barn Café & Eatery to refuel before leaving the popular town of Pua, close to the Xienghone-Hongsa special economic zone between Nan and Laos.
Myanmar grandfather on mission to revive juggling art
AFP, Published on 22/08/2022
» YANGON: Han Myint Mo kicks up a gold-coloured metal ball, pirouettes and catches it on the blade of a knife held in her teeth -- keeping up a Myanmar juggling tradition on the edge of extinction.