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Is climate action a trump card?
News, Published on 13/05/2024
» If former US president Donald Trump returns to the White House next year, China needs to step up to assume the mantle of global climate leadership -- an outcome that many have considered impossible. After all, China has been the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases for nearly two decades, currently accounting for 35% of global carbon dioxide emissions. But geopolitical dynamics can shift quickly in the face of conflict, economic strife and crucial elections, meaning that China could soon be seen in a new light.
Scientists to model drug treatments
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/05/2020
» Thai scientists yesterday gave details of a new simulation project aimed at finding new ways to treat the often fatal lung inflammation in Covid-19 patients.
EU and UK begin talks on post-Brexit relationship
AFP, Published on 02/03/2020
» BRUSSELS: With Brexit "done" as far as London is concerned, UK and EU negotiators on Monday begin talks aimed at forging a future relationship -- while brandishing red lines that may yet prove to be irreconcilable.
Beyond gender
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/02/2020
» Thailand has an image of being a gay friendly country, especially among foreigners. But the truth is that it's still far from being a gay paradise. Artist Supattanawadee Muanta found that being true to herself was not going to be easy; especially after her mother discovered that she was dating a girl in high school.
Double jeopardy
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/09/2018
» Of the 370,000 held in the Thai prison system, 4,500 of them are transgender people.
Asean must step up
News, Editorial, Published on 14/07/2016
» China's reaction to the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) over the South China Sea territorial dispute was predictable. Beijing has never recognised the tribunal's jurisdiction to rule on this case and refused to present its claims before it.
Protecting your Mac
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 31/12/2014
» A couple of weeks ago my MacBook Pro came back from Mac Center. It has now returned to its usual stable condition. Apart from running a hardware check that found nothing, Mac Center tell me that they reset the system management controller (SMC) and the board logic, then wiped the hard disk. It was returned to me with a basic OS X (10.1) installation.
Myanmar's SEA Games host city baffles and delights
AFP, Published on 12/12/2013
» An electrifying opening ceremony at the Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar has boosted faith that the nation is on the rise, quelling fears its "coming out" party at the event's opening ceremony would fall flat.
EC boss says election on Feb 2 would cost B3.8bn
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/12/2013
» The Feb 2 general election, if it happens, will require a budget of 3.8 billion baht, Election Commission (EC) secretary-general Puchong Nutrawong said yesterday.
A tricky transition
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 08/10/2012
» Female-to-male (F2M) transsexuals, also referred to as transmen, face a lonely existence in Thai society.