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Ystävänpäivä: when Valentine’s Day belongs to friends
Online Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026
» Ystävänpäivä, which directly translates to “Friends Day,” is a Finnish celebration of platonic love rather than romance on Valentine’s Day.
The art of persuasion
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/02/2026
» Following the Siamese Revolution, the country held its first general election and only indirect vote on Nov 15, 1933. Voters chose village representatives, who then elected candidates in their province to enter parliament. In the run-up to the country's first poll, Samran I-machai, an MP candidate in Ayutthaya, handed out booklets to voters.
The missing agenda
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/02/2026
» Rights groups have urged political parties to push for gender equality in the upcoming poll on Sunday, calling for enhanced protection against domestic violence and more inclusive policies for the gender-diverse community.
Dalai Lama wins Grammy award for best audio book, angering China
Kyodo News, Published on 02/02/2026
» LOS ANGELES — The Dalai Lama on Sunday won a Grammy award for best audio book, narration and storytelling recording, triggering backlash from China, which views him as a separatist seeking to split Tibet from the country.
Springsteen releases fiery ode to Minneapolis shooting victims
AFP, Published on 29/01/2026
» WASHINGTON - American rock hero Bruce Springsteen dived into the outrage over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown with a fiery song released on Wednesday that pays tribute to two protesters fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis.
Living like sultans: Istanbul's pampered street cats
AFP, Published on 26/01/2026
» ISTANBUL - Kanyon is getting fat: since someone stole his basket, this white cat with grey markings who lives at an Istanbul shopping centre has been showered with snacks, love and affection.
Belgian artist transforms Thai textiles into a dark fairy tale
Life, Published on 26/01/2026
» A collection of hand-embroidered copes will take viewers to immerse in a haunting world during "Minsterwood", which is running at RCB Galleria 5 of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, until March 8.
Singapore to ban unwanted visitors from boarding planes
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 20/01/2026
» Singapore will order airlines worldwide to prohibit undesirable passengers from boarding flights to the city-state from Jan 30 under a new policy to boost security.
Ministry launches free DE-fence app to block scam calls
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 18/01/2026
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has introduced "DE-fence," a mobile application designed to protect the public from the rising tide of call centre scams and fraudulent SMS links.
Bangkok’s parks are getting a new lease on life
BitesizeBKK, Published on 14/01/2026
» Lately, we’ve been noticing a subtle shift across Bangkok’s sprawling urban parks. The city’s green spaces are no longer just for early-morning joggers or weekend tai chi sessions. From interactive playgrounds designed with children in mind to dedicated areas where dogs can roam freely, Bangkok’s parks are becoming more social, inclusive, and reflective of how city dwellers actually live today.