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What Sudthisak's return means
News, Alona Fisher-Kamm, Published on 29/12/2025
» The return on Dec 10 of the remains of Sudthisak Rinthalak, the last Thai national abducted by Hamas on Oct 7, 2023, closes a painful circle; but it does not close the wound. His return is not only a moment of relief but a moment of remembrance. It forces us to confront, once again, the human cost of the massacre carried out by Hamas on that dark day.
Dec 26 tsunami victims remembered 21 years on
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/12/2025
» Phuket, Krabi and Phangnga marked the 21st anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami on Friday with solemn remembrance ceremonies, interfaith prayers and tributes to the thousands who died.
Tsunami lessons must live on
News, Jitsiree Thongnoi, Published on 26/12/2025
» Twenty-one years after the 2004 tsunami almost wiped out Ban Nam Khem, the small fishing village is coping with changing geological, demographic and employment woes while struggling to keep its way of life and passing on lessons of survival to future generations.
ISB hosts tribute ceremony in honour of Queen Mother
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 13/11/2025
» Thailand's longest-established international school, the International School Bangkok (ISB), hosted a remembrance ceremony yesterday in honour of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
Pattaya fireworks festival to take place under mourning theme for Queen Mother
News, Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 27/10/2025
» The city of Pattaya will proceed with its International Fireworks Festival 2025 as scheduled next month, with adjustments made to reflect the period of national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.
Events recall life and work of HM Queen Sirikit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/10/2025
» The Ministry of Culture on Sunday outlined plans to hold various cultural and religious activities, as well as preparations for funeral rites and the cremation of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother following her death on Friday.
Myanmar observes silence to honour over 2,000 quake dead
News, AFP and Bangkok Post, Published on 02/04/2025
» MANDALAY: Myanmar held a minute's silence yesterday in tribute to victims of the catastrophic earthquake that has killed more than 2,000 people, buckling roads and flattening buildings as far away as Bangkok.
Ripe time to end hatred to create a better future
News, Orna Sagiv, Published on 27/01/2025
» The United Nations recognised the importance of preserving the memory of the Holocaust by designating Jan 27 as a day for global reflection, to commemorate the liberation of Auschwitz, a Nazi concentration and extermination camp, by the Soviet Red Army on that day in 1945. This year, we mark the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz liberation, and while the memory of the Holocaust is crucial, it loses its true significance if we fail to apply its lessons to today's reality. The horrors of the Holocaust teach us the terrible consequences of a society that accepts, or even encourages anti-Semitism, racism and hatred.
Advocates blame lax law enforcement for high volume of road fatalities
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/11/2024
» Road accident prevention advocates have called for stiffer enforcement of road safety laws as traffic accidents still exact a gruesome toll, with 48 fatalities registered per day on average now, according to a forum.
Joining as one to conquer obstacles
News, Published on 26/07/2024
» Last year, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua urged Thais to unite for the New Year, join forces to overcome obstacles and challenges lying ahead and help steer the country towards prosperity and stability.