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Meet the Hedge Fund Boss Who Just Bought Tribune's Newspapers
Business, Published on 26/05/2021
» Six weeks ago, it seemed as if hedge fund boss Heath Freeman was losing his grip on Tribune Publishing Co. But he never let go -- and now he has his prize.
Hundreds of Companies, CEOs Band Together on Voting Access
Business, Published on 16/04/2021
» Hundreds of business leaders and companies, including Amazon.com Inc. and Netflix Inc., signed a new statement to "defend the right to vote and oppose any discriminatory legislation," the latest corporate response to a wave of Republican-led voting bills being advanced in dozens of states.
Jab move 'baffling'
News, Postbag, Published on 22/02/2021
» Re: "Thailand again defends decision not to join jab alliance", (BP, Feb 15).
Outlook still bleak
News, Postbag, Published on 15/12/2020
» Andy Cule's Dec 13 letter asks the reasonable question as to why vaccinated tourists would need to quarantine when coming to Thailand. Unfortunately, the vaccines have only been found to be effective in stopping symptoms of the virus, but have not been tested to see if they prevent infection and therefore the ability to infect others.
Holiday cheer
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 04/12/2020
» Though the year has felt like it's dragged on, it's gone by pretty quick. It's December and we're a few weeks shy of 2021. Of course, with the festive season comes decorations all over the city. Malls have adorned their interiors and exteriors with lights, trees and colourful ornaments to get visitors into the holiday spirit. Visit these places to feel the festive mood.
Dance in times of pandemic
Life, Published on 26/11/2020
» The Embassy of Israel presents a screening of Outside, a Covid-19 fairytale, at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre's Room 501, Pathumwan intersection, on Sunday at 2pm.
Kanye West receives just 60,000 votes, hints at 2024 US presidential bid
Life, AFP, Published on 06/11/2020
» The United States was on knife's edge on Wednesday waiting for electoral results, but the fate of one candidate was clear. Entertainer Kanye West will not win the 2020 presidential race -- but still has future aspirations.
US presidential poll and implications
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 06/11/2020
» It is surprisingly unsurprising. Contrary to most polls and pundits, incumbent United States President Donald J Trump did not lose by a landslide in the presidential election this week. The final results are so close that both candidates, Mr Trump and Democratic Party rival Joe Biden, have claimed victory. Despite ongoing rancour and acrimony until the next US president is sworn in next January, several outcomes and implications are already clear.
Early encounters with the Nite Owl
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 18/10/2020
» A few words on former colleague Bernard Trink, who sadly passed away last week at the age of 89.
Google to pay publishers $1bn for news content
Business, Published on 02/10/2020
» BRUSSELS: Alphabet's Google plans to pay $1 billion to publishers globally for their news over the next three years, according to its chief executive officer, a step that could help it win over a powerful group amid heightened regulatory scrutiny worldwide.