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US museum returns Buddhist painting thought taken during Korean War
New York Times, Published on 18/11/2025
» NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City announced Friday that it had returned a 227-year-old Buddhist painting to a temple in South Korea, where, officials said, it was believed to have been taken while it was under the control of the United States Army during the Korean War.
New movies out this week: Aug 21-27
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 21/08/2025
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
China deletes 1.4m social media posts
Published on 27/05/2023
» BEIJING: China’s cyberspace regulator says 1.4 million social media posts have been deleted following a two-month investigation into alleged misinformation, illegal profiteering and impersonation of state officials, among other “pronounced problems”.
A gruesome reminder
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/05/2023
» A few weeks ago, suspected serial killer Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, dubbed "Aem Cyanide", shook Thai society when it was revealed she had poisoned all 15 of her victims. Despite the fact that she has not legally acknowledged her involvement in the murders, her response has sparked fury on social media. She seems unconcerned about the law, and once again, some have questioned the legitimacy of Thai law and punishments.
K-pop star Moonbin of boy band Astro dies at 25
AFP, Published on 20/04/2023
» K-pop star Moonbin, a member of the boy band Astro, has died, his music label and South Korean police said Thursday, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans.
Being gay: where it can lead to prison or even death
AFP, Published on 29/11/2022
» As Singapore lifted a colonial-era ban on sex between men while also taking steps to block marriage equality, AFP looks at dozens of countries that still criminalise the LGBTQ community:
NBTC restates SIM registration warning
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/11/2022
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has reiterated warnings against the use of one ID card to register for more than five SIM cards, which violates the regulation, as it is ramping up efforts to combat fraudulent online activities and illegal transactions.
Seoul subway killing sparks calls for new laws
DW News, Published on 09/10/2022
» There was a public outcry after police in Seoul took Jeon Joo-hwan into custody and accused him of stalking and then stabbing a woman to death in a public toilet at a subway station.
Dove seeks to end forced haircuts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/05/2022
» The local operation of US beauty product brand Dove has launched a campaign to end forced haircuts in Thai schools, a move it believes will bolster students' self-esteem.
Actress Lori Loughlin begins prison term for US college admissions scam
AFP, Published on 31/10/2020
» LOS ANGELES: American actress Lori Loughlin began her two-month prison term in California Friday after admitting to conspiracy to commit fraud as part of her role in a sprawling college admissions scandal.