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Pure science research 'worth it'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/11/2023
» A Nobel Prize awardee says putting more money on pure science research and development is worth it due to the unexpected results that could end up changing the world or, in the very least, turn out to be a good commercial business.
Pension rule change draws fire
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/08/2023
» Critics have slammed the outgoing government for issuing a new regulation imposing income limits on the elderly receiving monthly allowances.
Students fear for job prospects
News, Published on 05/03/2023
» Despite the country's post-Covid economic recovery, which has seen the employment rate returning to the "old normal", over 230,000 recent graduates remain unemployed, raising concerns among students pursuing low-demand degrees.
From product developer to painter
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/11/2022
» Thai artist Aimi Kaiya felt discouraged after she saw artwork by other international artists at Chianciano Biennale 2022 in Italy. Aimi felt the works were creative and of excellent quality. Therefore, she did not expect to win any prize at the Chianciano Biennale Award. Surprisingly, Aimi was the only Thai artist at the biennale who won the Chianciano Biennale Award for abstract artwork for her mixed media painting Romance In Venice.
Unmasking the situation may take a while
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 03/07/2022
» We are now apparently entering the "post-pandemic era" according to the authorities, which in everyday language means it is not obligatory to wear masks anymore. However, just about everyone is still wearing them so it seems the public are not entirely convinced it's all done and dusted.
Lessons of history
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/10/2021
» After decades of military authoritarianism, student demonstrators in Bangkok began to call for the restoration of constitutional rule and a return to democracy. In the face of the challenge, the entrenched generals refused to negotiate and arrested the protest leaders, claiming they were influenced by communism. It paved the way for the popular uprising of Oct 14, 1973.
Zoos face tough task post-Covid
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/09/2021
» Attapon Srihayrun, the newly appointed director of the Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand (ZPO), has pledged to bring back visitors to the animal attractions after a difficult period.
Focusing on the bright side
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 04/01/2021
» Vichai Chaimongkol had only been promoted as the Office of the Narcotics Control Board's secretary-general for three months when he held a news conference to announce what was thought to be Thailand's largest ketamine bust, only to find out later that the haul was mostly trisodium phosphate.
Prayut lifts state of emergency
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/10/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday lifted the state of serious emergency and other related orders in Bangkok, one week after they were imposed to tackle anti-government protests.
Playing for keeps on the global battlefield
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 02/11/2019
» Leaving school at a young age and becoming another Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg may be a fairy tale or unthinkable for some, but Kamphee Piromward has at least proved that learning outside the classroom and perseverance are a recipe for what he has accomplished in the online gaming industry.