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Chalermchai returns national artist status, now 'ordinary man'
Published on 09/06/2025
» Celebrated artist Chalermchai Kositpipat has divested himself of the status of national artist, handing it back to the Ministry of Culture and saying he plans to live out his remaining life as a ordinary citizen.
Red Bull heir moves $1.1bn stake to Geneva trust firm
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/06/2025
» NEW YORK -- When an Austrian marketer and a Thai businessman decided to launch Red Bull to the world, they settled on a simple ownership structure: each would own 49% of the venture.
Aortic Valve Stenosis: A Silent, Deadly Threat
Published on 01/04/2025
» “Aortic valve stenosis” is an often-overlooked condition and a growing health concern in ageing societies such as Thailand. With an increasing elderly population and a rise in age-related valve degeneration, this condition poses a serious threat to public health. According to the Ministry of Public Health’s 2022 report, cardiovascular diseases claimed 70,000 Thai lives — equivalent to eight deaths every hour. Among these, heart valve disease is a key contributor, particularly aortic valve stenosis, which is increasingly prevalent among individuals aged 65 and older. As people age, calcium deposits can cause the aortic valve to thicken and stiffen, reducing its ability to open fully and thus restricting blood flow.
Vacation buzzkill: Canadians cancel summer trips to Trump’s America
AFP, Published on 26/03/2025
» MONTREAL - Rosalie Cote and her parents vacationed in the US state of Maine every summer for 25 years — but this year they are staying home, incensed like many Canadians by Donald Trump’s threats of annexation and tariffs.
Bangkok gear up for 31 sports
Sports, Published on 21/02/2025
» Bangkok will host 31 sports at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games between Dec 9-20, while the first round of the men's football competition will take place in Chiang Mai and Songkhla.
Laos keen to cash in on ecotourism
News, Published on 03/02/2025
» Khammouane province in Central Laos is being highlighted as new attraction in the neighbouring country. It has invited tourists and investors from Thailand to explore its natural landscapes and business opportunities.
Swiatek destroys Raducanu, Sinner steps up Melbourne defence
AFP, Published on 18/01/2025
» MELBOURNE - Iga Swiatek demolished Emma Raducanu on Saturday to sweep into the last 16 of the Australian Open, where Jannik Sinner will later step up his title defence and young tyro Learner Tien is also in action.
Coming in hot in 2025
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 31/12/2024
» To welcome 2025, here’s a round-up of what to look forward to in and out of the country we call home.
China U-turn on night biking craze shows obsession with control
Published on 11/11/2024
» A nighttime biking craze has sparked a backlash from Chinese officials concerned about traffic chaos and caught off guard by a surprise mass-cycle of university students — a demographic with a history of protest.
UpScoop Melon Ice Cream
Published on 29/10/2024
» Smile Melon – Melon Growers Network in Ayudhaya Province Thailand. Over 500 cooperatives situated around historical scenic tourist biking and hiking routes with community centers. Growers sell 80% of output to retailers with 20% leftover that is made into juice and other melon products for sale.