Bangkok, May 22, 2024 — Thailand’s National Museum hosted a welcome-home ceremony Tuesday for two ancient statues that were illegally trafficked from Thailand by...

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Farmer Chhim Laem shakes his head as he walks between long rows of dead bushes, their brown leaves scorched by heat and drought that...

Buddha’s birthday: When is it and how is it celebrated in different countries?

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The birthday of the historical Buddha or Shakyamuni Buddha, known as Vesak in several countries, celebrates the birth of the child who became Prince...

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April 24, 2024

Like many little girls, a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie. With a schedule packed with ice skating practices, her Barbie dolls became...

Edmunds: What you need to know about wrapping your car

April 24, 2024

Gaze around the next time you’re stuck in traffic and see if you’re not surprised, maybe even a little saddened, by the monochromatic sea...

Amulets: Thai soft power, exported as far as China

April 21, 2024

Bangkok, April 22, 2024 - Thai soft power might be manifesting in the form of amulets, as its influence extends all the way to...

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ heading for Broadway, six years after debuting in cinemas

April 18, 2024

Singapore, April 18, 2024 -— Six years after making its debut in cinemas, romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians is now heading to Broadway. The...

In war saga ‘The Sympathizer,’ Vietnamese voices are no longer stuck in the background

April 16, 2024

Vietnamese journalist-turned-filmmaker Phanxinê remembers exactly when he decided to make movies in his native country rather than Hollywood. It was in 2008 but it...

New WIC rules include more money for fruits and veggies. They also expand food choices

April 11, 2024

The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will soon emphasize more fruits, vegetables and...