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Tom Cruise really did get a US aircraft carrier for this mission
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/05/2025
» VIRGINIA — For fans of Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible series, the Pentagon can answer the incredulous question at the climax of its latest trailer: "You gave him an aircraft carrier?"
Wes Anderson and his A-list cast dazzle at Cannes
AFP, Published on 19/05/2025
» CANNES (FRANCE) - US director Wes Anderson brought his latest A-list cast led by Benicio del Toro to the Cannes film festival on Sunday, ramping up the star power as the competition reaches the halfway mark.
Journey through space
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/02/2025
» Watching movies or TV series about space can ignite curiosity in people. Therefore, space enthusiasts should not miss the exhibition "Space Journey Bangkok", which features artefacts used in actual space missions. The exhibition is divided into 10 rooms, featuring over 600 items including original objects, prototypes, replicas, models and rare documents from the US, Soviet Union and other countries.
DeepSeek’s ‘Sputnik moment’ exposes holes in US chip curbs
AFP, Published on 29/01/2025
» BEIJING - US export controls on high-tech chips may have inadvertently fuelled the success of the AI startup DeepSeek, sparking fears in Washington there could be little it can do to stop China in the push for global dominance in artificial intelligence.
A deep dive into music history
Life, John Clewley, Published on 07/01/2025
» In 1965, Joe Boyd was stage manager at the Newport Folk Festival when Bob Dylan plugged in and went electric, shocking the conservative folk world. And having navigated that seismic shock, he went on to produce Pink Floyd, Nick Drake and Fairport Convention in the 1960s and 1970s.
Visit Uzbekistan with Siam Society
Life, Published on 10/12/2024
» Siam Society is holding a study trip to Uzbekistan, a fascinating country in Central Asia, from March 14-23.
Harps and heavenly sounds
Life, James Keller, Published on 03/09/2024
» In celebration of the auspicious occasion of the birthday of HM Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother on Aug 12, and in collaboration with B.Grimm, the Department of Cultural Promotion and the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra gave an appropriately magnificent performance recently at the Thailand Cultural Centre.
Mastering time zones
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 12/07/2024
» The fruit of internal research and the development of a patented process, Rolex has mastered ceramics for making durable, virtually scratch-proof components whose colour is unaffected by ultraviolet rays. Thanks to its chemical composition, ceramic is inert and cannot corrode. Moreover, it can be highly polished for a long-lasting lustre.
Seven Samurai: Masterless warriors in a cinematic masterpiece
Published on 04/07/2024
» NEW YORK - Few movies have been more influential than "Seven Samurai," an existential action film directed by Akira Kurosawa that, at longer than three hours, seemingly muscled its way into existence.
Explore the history and beauty of Georgia on a 10-day trip with Siam Society
Life, Published on 26/06/2024
» Siam Society is organising a trip to explore the historical sites, natural landscapes and vineyards in Georgia from Sept 4-13.