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Ride 'em cowgirl
Life, Published on 17/03/2022
» For its 2022 pre-spring collection Disaya Sorakraikitikul drew inspiration from Japan's art of floral arrangement, which requires concentration and mindfulness.
A cleaner ride
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/04/2023
» Three-wheeled vehicles, or tuk-tuks as they are known, are popular among tourists in Thailand due to their distinctive appearance and ability to provide a unique local experience. However, when start-up company Urban Mobility Tech (UMT) surveyed the pain points of passengers in Bangkok using public transportation, they responded that tuk-tuks did not have a standard price and the vehicles created noise and air pollution. In 2017, UMT decided to launch Muvmi, an electric tuk-tuk company, to provide an environmentally friendly and safe public transportation option to Bangkokians.
Readying for the ride
Life, Published on 19/03/2020
» The Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand is holding a panel discussion on "Fasten Your Seatbelts: Turbulent Times For Thailand's Tourism Industry" with distinguished speakers set to share their views on the future of Thailand's tourism industry on March 25 at 7.30pm.
Bumpy ride for Gojek
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 27/04/2020
» The Indonesian do-it-all app Gojek is set to feel the pinch of the coronavirus pandemic even more as the semi-lockdown of Jakarta has been extended until May 22. But while its core motorcycle taxi service is shut down, deliveries of food and other services are on the rise.
TEST YOURSELF: Rollercoaster ride
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/05/2020
» Would you go on the run with your ex?
More than a ride
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 05/02/2018
» Google's investment in Go-Jek is seen as a further vote of confidence in the Indonesian company that has grown from a motorcycle-hailing startup to offer a wide array of deliveries, online movie ticket purchases, plus on-demand massage, car care, home cleaning and hairdressing services.
Wild ride in China
Business, Published on 29/06/2018
» China has quickly become the world's largest mobility market, as consumers embrace new digital practices arising from the convergence of innovations in the automotive, technology and e-commerce fields. The robust growth will likely continue, fuelled by US$50 billion in investments that took place from 2014 to 2017.
Ride-hailing fairness sought
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/09/2019
» Policymakers should regulate ride-hailing services by taking into account personal driving licences and semi-liberalisation of related operators, according to the Thammasat Consulting Networking and Coaching Center (CONC).
Too expensive to ride
Life, Published on 16/02/2021
» What if you are a single mum who earns a daily minimum wage of 331 baht in Bangkok? You might find it hard to make ends meet and save for a rainy day. However, a plan to raise the electric train fare ceiling on the Green Line to 104 baht per trip could especially be a heavy blow. Fortunately, you can breathe a sigh of relief -- at least for now -- because the plan was suspended last week. Nevertheless, this controversy is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the city's public transport problems.
The ride to nowhere
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/08/2022
» I was first introduced to Jordan Peele in his directorial debut Get Out in 2017. As soon as it came out, the film was an instant favourite and considered a trendsetter in the thriller, horror and dark comedy genre not because of its cinematography, suspenseful storyline or giving newcomers like Daniel Kaluuya a big break, but for being thought-provoking and weaving trenchant social critiques into an effective film. Despite being produced by horror studio Blumhouse, the film had the vibe of an A24 release instead.