Silk weaving community that once supplied Jim Thompson now a dying breed
Baan Krua, the oldest Muslim community in Thailand has been engaged in Thai weaving since 1787, which includes a long association with Thai silk king Jim Thompson.
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Sandara Park reunites with former teacher in the Philippines, gets emotional
Describing Sandara as once “very quiet” and hesitant to speak up in class, her teacher expressed how proud she was at her transformation into a confident and successful…
Saadat Hasan died, but Manto lives on
As we celebrate his birth anniversary every year on 11 May, we remember the writer who inked society as it was, on paper, in all its humanity and inhumanity.
Apsara grannies: Celebrating culture and motherhood on mother’s day
The transformative journey of Cambodia's beloved grannies from life as scavengers to celebrated Apsaras is a narrative that was crafted by the visionary trio of Taing Huang Hao,…
Olympic medalist Shoma Uno announces retirement from skating
Uno, now 26, is from Aichi Prefecture. He secured a silver medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Games, his first appearance at the Olympics, and a bronze at the 2022 Beijing Games. He…
North Korea’s master propagandist under three Kims dies
Kim Ki-nam had been credited with creating the cult of personality surrounding the Kim family dynasty by taking key posts at the Propaganda and Agitation Department.
Plans for Thai maid to inherit $3.7 million in assets from French boss hit a snag
The plan was put on hold when authorities found potential legal breaches after scrutinising the shareholding structure of her boss’ company GVNE, reported Bangkok Post.
Beijingers unwind in ‘hush hour’ as community libraries spread
By 2021, more than 90 percent of the city's population had easy access to community libraries at 6,830 locations.
100-year-old dons wedding dress for fashion show in Hyogo prefecture
The event was held by Kawaiku Kaigo, an Ashiya-based incorporated body that develops stylish welfare items to encourage the elderly and people with disabilities to enjoy fashion.
Teacher dedicates her life to adding sound to the life of the hearing-impaired in China
Liu Lingli has been a teacher for hearing-impaired children for 33 years, and thanks to her help and dedication, more than 20 of the over 80 students she has taught have received…