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A Provincial Administrative Organisation election barometer
News, Published on 22/06/2024
» A turf war has been declared in Pathum Thani, which is being fought covertly by titans of national politics, according to a source.
Army abuse still with us
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/06/2024
» The latest scandal involving salary deductions for conscripts in the Thai army is a distressing reminder of the persistent abuse and exploitation within our military ranks. What is more worrying is the response from the Ministry of Defence, which only addresses the problem superficially.
Properly playful
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 31/05/2024
» 'I'd probably just die one day on the job!" is what Sir Paul Smith says when asked if he is ever looking to retire. "Not today I hope, although it is quite comfortable on this sofa. When I retire would be when I feel like I can't contribute to the business any more. But at the moment, I hope and still think I can contribute. Or you can ask Michael [from my team], I'll keep my ears closed."
Reading the room
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/05/2024
» After being postponed earlier this year, the Big Bad Wolf Books Bangkok 2024 international book fair finally settled on its new venue at The Market Bangkok, Ratchaprasong Intersection (next to Big C Ratchadamri and opposite CentralWorld).
The winner-take-all economy is ruining art, too
News, Published on 06/05/2024
» I was on the whole disappointed by this year's Whitney Biennial -- it was hard for me to tell if one video installation was art or an HR training video -- but as an economist, I have to admit the exhibition was successful in at least one respect: It did what art is supposed to do, which is to hold up a mirror to our society and economy. And this year's biennial shows how America's elite institutions are stifling innovation and creativity.
Implications of an ageing population
Oped, Daniel Moss, Published on 11/04/2024
» Thailand is racing to both revive -- and renovate -- the economy, bringing with it profound social changes. Infamous for its role in Asia's financial meltdown a generation ago, the country is today running headlong into a hurdle confronting the region: a dwindling and greying population.
Hollywood Stars's Top Hair Secret Solutions
Published on 11/03/2024
» Enhance New Hair at the Cellular Level & Boost Hair Density and Thickness No Medication • No Sexual Dysfunction • No Surgery • No Shaving • No Downtime To Reveal the New, Natural Hair Results Insert
Putting AI to work at a law firm
Business, Published on 06/03/2024
» Thailand's digital revolution, embedded in the Kingdom's national strategy to become a more developed country, is driving the enthusiastic adoption of artificial intelligence.
Andalusian dreams
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 15/02/2024
» Two Middle Eastern tourists looked excited as they held up a phone to an exquisitely carved arabesque in Nasrid Palace at the Alhambra. No, they're not taking photos. They're comparing the Arabic text on their screen with the 8th century stone calligraphy. I hear them mumble in Arabic -- here's the translation:
Weak bank results contribute to SET blues
Business, Published on 10/02/2024
» Following last year's decline of 15%, the Stock Exchange of Thailand plumbed a new three-year low in January.