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The Backstory of ChatGPT Creator OpenAI
Business, Published on 21/12/2022
» ChatGPT, the artificial-intelligence program captivating Silicon Valley with its sophisticated prose, had its origin three years ago, when technology investor Sam Altman became chief executive of the chatbot's developer, OpenAI.
Mitsubishi eyes Thai EV hub
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/08/2020
» Mitsubishi Motors Thailand remains committed to a 20-billion-baht investment in the country next year, as the Japanese automaker stressed it will not retreat from Thailand, rather shifting gears for global electric vehicle (EV) exports.
The light dims in Hong Kong
Asia focus, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 16/10/2017
» Like many Thais, I have always considered Hong Kong my favourite destination. Perhaps it's because I've long been a big fan of the soap operas and martial arts films from Shaw Brothers Film Studio that dominated our television sets and cinemas during the 1970s and '80s. Hong Kong in those days was the epitome of glitz, a unique, vibrant and advanced Asian city where Eastern and Western cultures melted together into an exciting blend.
The 4 virtues of B.Grimm
Business, Published on 19/08/2017
» Inside the house lie gentle reminders of his fortune. A highly valuable Cambodian statue rests beside a Giacometti painting. A heavily windowed wall showcases a dozen or so pieces of Sotheby's-grade artwork. An old concert piano gracefully blends into the living room's airy atmosphere.
Rama on the rise
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 01/08/2016
» It seems to be the season for exploration of all things Rama, the Hindu god and hero of the Ramayana (Ramakien in Thai), who vanquished the demon king Ravana to free his wife Sita from captivity.
Faded glory
Asia focus, Published on 02/05/2016
» Om Prakash Soni is incensed with the wealthy traders who are leaving their native community to crumble now that they are settled in Mumbai, Kolkata or Delhi, as well as Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and other countries.
Designed for success
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 17/08/2015
» If you visit this factory on Phutthamonthon Sai 6 road, you might well mistake it for a wellness centre for the surrounding greenery and a serene meditation sala.
Hotels in a hurry
Asia focus, Published on 02/12/2013
» With the opening of the SEA Games just nine days away, the sight of some hotels in the capital city being constructed as quickly as possible underlines one of the most challenging jobs facing the government of Myanmar.
Black and white and beyond
Asia focus, Published on 17/06/2013
» Putting all your eggs in one basket is rarely a wise thing to do, but for the Forbes family the decision to buy Faberge eggs turned out to be an inspired one.
Dining with the Dead
Asia focus, Published on 03/06/2013
» Life and death are so finely interwoven in the matrix of Indian life that sometimes it is just a matter of course. The evidence is plain in this quaint restaurant in Ahmedabad, Gujrat, where the living come out to dine with the dead.