India’s disappearing single-screen cinemas
2023-03-05
Hemant Chaturvedi has documented 950 theatres across India and the stories behind them.Continue Reading
US needs to move now to deter a Taiwan takeover
2023-03-05
This is part two of “The World After Taiwan’s Fall,” which reviews the key findings and recommendations of a Pacific Forum study. Read part one. Intervention is essential Finding: The only thing slightly worse than the United States intervening and failing to reverse a PRC invasion of Taiwan would be the United States not intervening. A […]Continue Reading
From Afghan TV fame to a US factory floor
2023-03-05
Adjusting to life in America is difficult for Afghan women who used to be journalists.Continue Reading
Concern that toxic Chiang Mai dust wave may start to affect tourist numbers
2023-03-05
Levels of hazardous ultra-fine PM2.5 dust particles in the air in the North particularly in Chiang Mai on Saturday reached a record high, raising concerns among tourism operators that the situation will affect tourism and travel patterns.Continue Reading
Concern that Chiang Mai toxic dust wave may choke tourism
2023-03-05
Levels of hazardous ultra-fine PM2.5 dust particles in the air in the North – particularly in Chiang Mai – on Saturday reached a record high, raising concerns among tourism operators that the situation will affect tourism and travel patterns.Continue Reading
North Korea says UN should demand end to South Korea-US military drills
2023-03-04
SEOUL: North Korea’s foreign ministry on Sunday (Mar 5) called on the United Nations to demand an immediate halt to combined military drills by the United States and South Korea, saying they were raising tensions that threaten to spiral out of control. The drills and rhetoric from the allies areContinue Reading
This family has a vending machine that dispenses free drinks for delivery folks
2023-03-04
Go ahead and help yourself. The drinks are on the Chiams.Continue Reading
China’s economy, government revamp in focus as parliament set to open
2023-03-04
BEIJING: China opens its annual parliamentary session on Sunday (Mar 5), with the National People’s Congress (NPC) set to implement the biggest government shakeup in a decade as Beijing confronts a host of challenges and looks to revive its COVID-battered economy. Premier Li Keqiang will open the session at 9amContinue Reading
This family has a vending machine that dispenses free drinks for delivery people
2023-03-04
Go ahead and help yourself. The drinks are on the Chiams.Continue Reading
Amnat approved for attorney-general role
2023-03-04
The Public Prosecution Commission has unanimously approved the nomination of Deputy Attorney-General Amnat Jetcharoenrak as the country’s 18th Attorney-General.Continue Reading