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Thailand’s largest-ever Pride movement launches
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/05/2025
» In a powerful partnership across sectors, Siam Piwat Group has joined forces with Bangkok Pride, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the Creative Industry and Soft Power Institute (CISPI), the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), and the United Nations in Thailand, along with more than 70 government agencies and private sectors, to empower LGBTQIA+ rights and amplify Thailand's global tourism appeal through "Bangkok Pride Festival 2025" and "The Celebration: Right To Love".
Sotheby’s postpones auction of Buddhist relics
The New York Times, Published on 08/05/2025
» The jewels are delicate, some just millimetres in length, arranged in intricate patterns of circles and lines. Taken from British-occupied India in 1898, they were discovered alongside bone and ash, said to be the remains of Buddha.
Islamic leader condemns attacks
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/05/2025
» The Defence Minister and the Chularatchamontri (Sheikhul Islam) have jointly called for peace in the deep South and rejected the use of violence in the name of Islam.
Bridge-building for ethnic concerns
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 08/05/2025
» Recent months have witnessed intense negotiations in Thailand's parliament concerning the proposed new law on the protection and promotion of the livelihood of ethnic groups. Can the various gaps be truly bridged?
India and Pakistan edge closer to war
Oped, John J Metzler, Published on 08/05/2025
» Yesterday, India launched strikes on Pakistan and Pakistani-administered Kashmir, two weeks after a terrorist attack. The situation follows a long-smouldering fuse which has reignited in the wake of the terrible terrorist attack killing 27 tourists in a region of disputed Kashmir, part of India's territory. Some 25 Indian civilians were apparently targeted because of their Hindu religion.
Hubris a barrier
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/05/2025
» Re: "Tourism officials wary of Vietnam", (Business, May 6).
Journey to a retro-futuristic universe at River City Bangkok
Life, Published on 08/05/2025
» Art lovers are invited to explore a distinct universe that blends retro charm with modern sensibilities during "BB Space Travel", which is running at Room 341, 3rd floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, until May 25.