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Two jailed in Kinnaree lamppost scandal

A former subdistrict chief and another defendant have been sentenced to five years in prison for irregularities in the procurement of overpriced Kinnaree lampposts in Samut Prakan.

Bangkok Post · Jul 7

India to help conserve ancient Prambanan temple in Indonesia, PM Modi to launch project tomorrow

Prime Minister Modi will launch a conservation project for the ancient Prambanan Temple. This initiative highlights the deep cultural ties connecting India and Indonesia. The Archaeological Survey of India is partnering for temple restoration and conservation efforts. The upcoming year is declared the 'Tagore-Dewantara Year of Cultural and Educational Diplomacy'.

The Economic Times · Jul 7

2,000-year-old gold ring in Thailand reveals shocking connection to ancient India

A gold ring found in Thailand bears an ancient Indian Brahmi script inscription. This discovery suggests a significant connection with ancient India nearly two millennia ago. Archaeologists unearthed skeletons and artifacts at the Don Yai Thong burial site. The inscription may indicate a merchant from India's Vaishya trading community. This…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

“It’s a transcendental collision between American prog rock and Thai folk charm, straight from rural Phetchabun”: How Khun Narin pioneered Thai sound system rock using former US military loudspeakers

The story of how a community band from rural Thailand reclaimed the relics of conflict to reinvent traditional folk music for a global audience

MusicRadar · Jul 6

5 Lesser-Known Facts About Rath Yatra That Many Devotees Don't Know

Every year, the sacred city of Puri transforms into a sea of devotion as millions gather to witness the magnificent Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. The sight of the towering chariots rolling through the streets, accompanied by chants, music, and prayers, creates an unforgettable spiritual experience. While the grand procession…

MyLifeXP · Jul 6

Chettinad Food Guide: The Best Dishes, Spices, and Restaurants to Eat Your Way Through Tamil Nadu

Why Chettinad Food Hits DifferentlyThe kuzhambu arrives black. Not dark brown, not deep red, black, from a spice paste that includes kalpasi (stone flower), marathi mokku (dried flower pods), and star anise, none of which appear together in any other Indian regional cuisine. This is the first thing to understand…

Times Life · Jul 6

5 Indian Cities Where Food Alone Is Worth the Travel: Eating Your Way Across India

Kolkata: The City That Feeds You Before You AskKolkata does not wait for you to find food. It finds you. Step off a train at Howrah and within three minutes someone is selling you a kathi roll so good that the Nizam's restaurant on Park Street, which invented it, still…

Times Life · Jul 6

What If Every Line of Hanuman Chalisa Is Protected by Sita and Rama?

Millions of people recite the Hanuman Chalisa every day. Some do it out of devotion, some for peace, and others simply because it has become a daily ritual. But very few stop to notice something extraordinary hidden in plain sight. What if the real power of the Hanuman Chalisa is…

MyLifeXP · Jul 6

Hua Hin eyes more international flights

The government is preparing to open Hua Hin airport to international flights, with officials studying the feasibility of restoring services to the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur and launching other overseas routes.

Bangkok Post · Jul 5

Can we maintain the art of healing?

A thousand years ago, the Chinese poet Su Shi -- also known as Su Dongpo -- wrote a short poem about music. Its question was simple, almost playful. If the music lies inside the lute, why does the lute not sing when locked in its case? If the music lies…

Bangkok Post · Jul 5