Bangkok celebrates New Year with fireworks display

STORY: Bangkok celebrates New Year with fireworks display SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 1, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of fireworks 2. various of performances STORYLINE: As the New Year of 2024 came, a firework show called "The Unrivaled Phenomenon of Siam" was displayed in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. This event is a celebration that bids farewell to the old year and ushers in the new one, showcasing the glory of Siam on the world stage. "The Unrivaled Phenomenon of Siam" reached new heights this year, surpassing previous years with a grand display of 50,000 fireworks. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Bangkok. (XHTV)

Yoshida's winning streak stopped at 119

Yoshida's winning streak stopped at 119

TAIYUAN, China - Athens Olympic gold medalist Saori Yoshida (L) looks disappointed as her winning streak was snapped at 119 matches after a shock defeat to American Marcie Van Dusen in the 55-kilogram weight category at women's freestyle wrestling World Cup team competition in Taiyuan, China, on Jan. 19. Yoshida's stretch, which kicked off more than six years ago, came to an end when Van Dusen scored points on reversal maneuvers en route to a 2-0 ruling, sending the hitherto unrivaled Yoshida into a state of shock.

Yoshida's winning streak stopped at 119

Yoshida's winning streak stopped at 119

TAIYUAN, China - Athens Olympic gold medalist Saori Yoshida (L) looks disappointed as her winning streak was snapped at 119 matches after a shock defeat to American Marcie Van Dusen in the 55-kilogram weight category at women's freestyle wrestling World Cup team competition in Taiyuan, China, on Jan. 19. Yoshida's stretch, which kicked off more than six years ago, came to an end when Van Dusen scored points on reversal maneuvers en route to a 2-0 ruling, sending the hitherto unrivaled Yoshida into a state of shock. (Kyodo)

Former PM Yingluck's rural visit shows popularity 2 years after coup

Former PM Yingluck's rural visit shows popularity 2 years after coup

Ousted Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra meets her supporters in the northeastern province of Kalasin on May 23, 2016, a day after the second anniversary of the country's military coup. Her visit to rural areas of Kalasin proved her popularity in the region is still unrivaled despite her political doom. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Ski jumping: Unrivaled Takanashi flies to 3rd overall c'ship

Ski jumping: Unrivaled Takanashi flies to 3rd overall c'ship

Undated photo shows Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi, who clinched her third overall World Cup title on Feb. 19, 2016, with her 12th win of the season in Lahti, Finland. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo