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The beginning of the end, and of a new beginning
Life, Published on 17/10/2018
» The 23rd Book Expo Thailand begins on Wednesdayy at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, and hundreds of thousands of people will flock there to buy books. But as technology has continued to challenge our concept of "reading" and "reading materials", and as history has proved how so many books could be lost and forgotten through time, the exhibitor invites us to imagine a world wherein books have become extinct.
Health care on life support
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 26/11/2017
» Thailand's universal healthcare coverage (UHC) scheme is confronting its most critical time since its introduction in 2002. For over a decade, the scheme has been praised all over the world for its achievement in providing healthcare access to over 48 million out of 66 million people, filling the gap left by the social security scheme and civil service welfare.
Americans just 'larb' Thai food
Spectrum, Published on 15/10/2017
» 'How many times do I need to say 'larb' before you talk to me? You know I larb you." The larby lines that May Parker delivers in the new Spiderman: Homecoming movie will startle Thai members of the audience. Finally, we will believe that Thai culture has made its way to Hollywood.
Royal legacy built to last
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/10/2017
» Friday marks the first anniversary of the passing of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Gone but always in the hearts of his people, the late King's philosophy remains a guiding light for businesses following sustainable development and good governance.
Global voices consider Trump's first 100 days
Lim Chang-won, Published on 26/04/2017
» It was the most stunning political victory of the 21st century, one that brought shocked concern in many parts of the world and cheers in others. One uncontroversial certainty was that it would cause reverberations around the globe.
All the new toys
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 08/02/2017
» One of the largest events of its kind in Thailand, Inventors' Day 2017, which wrapped last Monday, showed off brand-new inventions and their creators' competence.
Traditional medicines make a comeback
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 17/12/2016
» As modern medicine holds sway in the treatment of patients, a 70-year-old man with exceptional skills in the use of Thai traditional care holds out hope that one day this local wisdom will become more accepted by society.
Letting go of unhealthy foods
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/07/2016
» Every day, Phra Pisit Siriwathatano would leave his temple at dawn to conduct a daily alms round in his neighbourhood of Nonthaburi. Taking about two hours, the monk later returned to the monastery with a full alms bowl and a large sack filled with food offerings from Buddhist laymen and laywomen. Sometimes, people would also visit the temple to offer lunch to him and other monks.
Email inventor Ray Tomlinson dies at 74
AFP, Published on 08/03/2016
» WASHINGTON - Ray Tomlinson, the US programmer credited with inventing email in the 1970s and choosing the "@" symbol for the messaging system, died at the age of 74, his employer said Monday.
Drone enthusiasts' aspirations soar in Myanmar
AFP, Published on 18/12/2015
» YANGON - In a ramshackle workshop behind a bustling Yangon market, Kyi Tha fixes the plastic propeller of a home-made drone, one of a growing number of enthusiasts refusing to let poverty clip the wings of their hi-tech dreams.