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Mango Art Festival returns to RCB
Life, Published on 08/05/2024
» After tremendous success last year, Mango Art Festival has returned to take everyone into a world of art without borders, at River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, until Sunday.
Must media democratisation be bad for us?
News, Published on 29/04/2024
» Sometimes, the fulfilment of a promise feels like punishment. When the radio was invented more than 100 years ago, the German playwright Bertolt Brecht observed that its full potential could be explored only after it had become a communication tool, rather than merely a distribution channel. After all, there is a big difference between the few being able to speak to the many, and everyone being able to speak with everyone else.
Central Group acquires iconic Berlin property
Published on 13/04/2024
» Thailand’s Central Group has confirmed that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the iconic KaDeWe department store property in Germany.
Central Group buys iconic German store, say sources
Published on 12/04/2024
» DUESSELDORF, Germany - Thailand’s Central Group has bought the landmark KaDeWe department store property in Germany from the insolvent Austrian company Signa Group, two industry sources told Reuters on Friday.
Cambodia maritime MoU challenged
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/04/2024
» The Ombudsman has been asked to petition the Constitutional Court to rule whether the Thai-Cambodian memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in 2001 on joint development in the Gulf of Thailand is in breach of the Thai constitution.
Legality of Thai-Cambodian maritime MoU challenged
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/04/2024
» The Ombudsman has been asked to petition the Constitutional Court to rule whether the Thai-Cambodian memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in 2001 on joint development in the Gulf of Thailand is in breach of the Thai constitution.
Central ‘wants to acquire Signa retail assets’
Published on 30/03/2024
» The Thai retailer Central Group wants to take over some more real estate assets from the insolvent Austrian property company Signa, including KaDeWe in Germany and Selfridges in London, Business Insider reported on Saturday.
Doubtful delights of standing in line
Roger Crutchley, Published on 03/03/2024
» It is encouraging to learn that the Prime Minister is concerned about large queues at Suvarnabhumi airport, particularly at the arrivals area. We've all probably experienced that sinking feeling after stepping off the moving walkway and being faced by a definitely non-moving formidable queue. It is especially grim if you've just suffered an exhausting long-distance flight and are already feeling knackered.
Tech activists write code to save migrants
Reuters, Published on 27/02/2024
» LONDON - When a migrant rescue non-profit asked Nik Zemke if he could design an app to pinpoint ships in distress in the Mediterranean, the German web developer headed to a hackers' convention to look for like-minded volunteers.
Black and white reminiscences
Life, Published on 05/02/2024
» Everybody in the room held their breath.