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Eyes and ears everywhere in China
Published on 25/05/2024
» BEIJING - The wall in the police station was covered in sheets of paper, one for every building in the sprawling Beijing apartment complex. Each sheet was further broken down by unit, with names, phone numbers and other information on the residents.
The high costs of new US tariffs on Chinese EVs
Published on 25/05/2024
» US President Joe Biden’s administration has just announced 100% tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) manufactured in China, prompting Donald Trump to promise a 200% tariff on Chinese cars made in Mexico if he is elected in November. Neither policy would have notable effects on the US car market because imports of Chinese EVs are minuscule, owing to past tariffs and the anti-Chinese sentiment that has gripped the country in recent years. Nonetheless, the announcement is significant for three reasons.
Fairy-tale creations
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 24/05/2024
» In 2007, Chopard rolled out its Red Carpet Collection at the 60th Festival de Cannes. The high-jewellery epic started with 60 pieces that referenced the international film festival's diamond jubilee.
Siam Paragon Celebrates Pride Month with Bangkok Pride
Published on 23/05/2024
» To mark Pride Month and Thailand’s milestone of being the first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage, Siam Paragon, a top-of-mind ‘global destination’ for Thais and international visitors, in collaboration with Bangkok Pride, proudly supports and empowers Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion with a series of events themed "The Celebration: Right to Love," from 31 May – 4 June 2024.
Yellow Line to resume full operations on June 10
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/05/2024
» The Yellow Line monorail system is expected to resume normal operations from June 10 after repairs are completed on a broken conductor rail, a transport official said on Wednesday.
20 in intensive care after turbulence scare
Published on 22/05/2024
» Twenty people remained in intensive care in two Bangkok hospitals on Wednesday, following treatment for injuries sustained during extreme turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight that had to make an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Tuesday.
Singapore's riches grew under its leader, so did discontent
New York Times, Published on 15/05/2024
» SINGAPORE — Singapore was once known as an affluent and strait-laced city-state. Today, it is a glitzy international destination. It has hosted Taylor Swift concerts and Formula One-night races. And it is substantially richer, per capita, than the United States.
Jailed activist weakened by hunger strike dies
Online Reporters, Published on 14/05/2024
» Jailed activist Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom, 28, was pronounced dead at Thammasat University Hospital late Tuesday morning, over three months after she had started a dry hunger strike.
Cannes 2024 highlights
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 14/05/2024
» From Francis Ford Coppola's new epic to a Taiwanese drama starring a Thai actor and a Pol Pot drama, we pick hot titles from the French film festival that kicks off today.
Living heritage
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/05/2024
» Seven years ago, Sumet Ubonvirattana, a well-known breeder of Thai cats and the founder of PP Thai Cattery, received two Korat cats from his late grandfather. Due to his fondness for local breeds, he took great care of them and thought that they were exceptionally beautiful. He later decided to take his cats to a show organised by The International Maew Boran Association (TIMBA).