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Is this the year Laos breaks through?
The New York TImes, Published on 02/01/2025
» Laos, a place that feels stuck in time, is at the precipice of change.
Two deaths in Bangkok in 1856 and their consequences
Life, Chris Baker, Published on 17/12/2021
» The Bowring Treaty of 1855 is a landmark of Thailand's modern history. The treaty opened the door for the colonial invasion of Siam's economy, and helped drag Siam into the modern world. It's a story about the great wheels of history, especially of colonial expansion and the cultural collision of East and West. But such events of great practical and symbolic significance are also about people, about the "big people" who shape these events, and the "little people" who get caught up in them by fate.
Forgotten victims of the virus
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 06/07/2020
» Although he is categorised in a high-risk group due to his age, Wai Chaikong isn't intimidated by the novel coronavirus infection.
Disney reopens biggest Asia resort at one-third of capacity
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/05/2020
» The Walt Disney Company has reopened its biggest Asia resort after a four-month shutdown, as Shanghai's health authorities eased restrictions on public gatherings after getting the coronavirus outbreak in the megacity of 24 million people under control.
It's a family affair
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/04/2020
» At this time of pandemic, a big round of applause must be given to front-line healthcare personnel who have been battling the novel coronavirus since last December. While they are saving the lives of others, they are also putting their own at risk.
China orders travel agencies to suspend tours to contain virus outbreak
Bloomberg, Published on 24/01/2020
» China has ordered all travel agencies to suspend sales of domestic and international tours as part of an effort to contain the spread of a novel coronavirus that has killed 25 and sickened hundreds.