Ashley Thompson
Ashley Thompson is a professor of Southeast Asian art at Soas University of London, who has expressed concern over the potential cultural loss faced by Bagan following recent earthquakes, while also acknowledging the site's role in providing hope and a sense of history to the local population amid ongoing political violence.
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Ashley Thompson expressed concern about her family's health insurance premiums tripling next year.
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Switzerland· 2025-11-14
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Hungary· 2025-05-15Professor Ashley Thompson emphasizes the spiritual significance of the artifacts to believers.
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Denmark· 2025-05-11
Ashley Thompson is a professor at SOAS, University of London, specializing in Southeast Asian Buddhist art.
India slams auction of jewels linked to the Buddha, calls for their return
United States· 2025-05-06
Ashley Thompson, of Soas University of London, and curator Conan Cheong, both experts in Southeast Asian art, have more questions.
Buddha's sacred jewels head to auction
United Kingdom· 2025-05-04
Prof Ashley Thompson, of Soas University of London, claimed the auction raised ethical concerns about the ownership of treasures 'wrongfully acquired during the colonial era'.
Auction of ancient Indian gems ‘imbued with presence of Buddha’ condemned | BuddhismUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-02
Ashley Thompson is a professor of south-east Asian art at Soas who discussed the cultural significance of Bagan amidst political violence.
Fears for Bagan’s towering Buddhist temples after Myanmar earthquake | MyanmarUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-28
