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Farewell to a maestro
Life, John Clewley, Published on 10/04/2024
» The world of molam has been in mourning since news emerged that Thailand's greatest phin player Thongsai Thap Thanon passed away on March 20 at his home in Warin Chamrap district, Ubon Ratchathani, at the age of 77. The phin is a two- or three-stringed Isan Lao lute that is part of the trinity of molam instruments, along with the iconic khaen (free reed bamboo mouth organ) and the sor (fiddle).
Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton
Published on 09/04/2024
» With so much of humanity now living in cities, great explorers have begun to turn their bold curiosity to predominantly urban environments; the world's cities have become a fair bit greener, quieter, more colourful and human. The latest version of the famous Rado Captain Cook timepiece returns with elegant PVD rose-gold detailing, to tell of metropolitan jungles rather than misty palm forests, shades of an urban dawn on a backdrop of towers and architecture.
Property tycoon ‘embezzled $12bn’ in Vietnam’s biggest fraud case
Published on 03/03/2024
» For several years, Truong My Lan held meetings on the 39th floor of the sleek Times Square tower in the heart of Vietnam’s commercial hub, Ho Chi Minh City. There, in a room that acted as her command centre, she allegedly wove a $12 billion tapestry of fraud and corruption, according to the police reports that form the basis of a court case against her.
Kronos Office Building Wins 'Best Luxury Office' Award
Published on 13/02/2024
» Kronos Office Building, an ultra-luxury office building in Bangkok's primary business hub of Sathorn, has clinched the ‘Best Luxury Office Development’ title at the ‘Dot Property Southeast Asia Awards 2023’. This regional accolade underscores its exceptional world-class standards. With a valuation exceeding 4 billion baht, Kronos Office Building underlines the unwavering demand for Grade A office buildings offering office and retail spaces. As the trend of returning to in-office work gains momentum, the project has unveiled strategies to expand its tenant base and aims to achieve a 70% tenancy rate by 2024. This success is attributed to its strategic location, cutting-edge technology, and lifestyle-focused facilities.
Join the Lunar New Year party in BKK and beyond
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 08/02/2024
» Everyone is waiting to celebrate the Year of the Dragon which will begin on Saturday. Represented by the most powerful creature of the 12-animal Chinese zodiac, this year is considered special. And, of course, many shopping malls have special decorations and exciting activities to allow everyone to start the Lunar New Year in grand style. Here are some of the highlights.
Ava Brasserie: A culinary expedition at the heart of Bangkok
Holiday Time, Published on 22/12/2023
» Nestled in Bangkok's vibrant Thonglor district, InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit emerges as a gastronomic luminary. AVA Brasserie, the newest jewel in its crown, orchestrates a culinary odyssey that seamlessly marries innovation with time-honoured traditions.
Tanking Alibaba drags Hong Kong as markets rally fades
AFP, Published on 17/11/2023
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong led losses in Asian stock markets on Friday as Alibaba was hammered after saying it would cancel the planned spinoff of its cloud computing arm.
China launches new mission to space station
AFP, Published on 26/10/2023
» JIUQUAN (CHINA) - China sent a fresh crew to its Tiangong space station on Thursday, in the latest mission for a growing space programme that plans to send people to the Moon by 2030.
China to send youngest-ever crew to space station
AFP, Published on 25/10/2023
» JIUQUAN (CHINA) - China will send its youngest-ever crew of astronauts to the Tiangong space station this week, officials said Wednesday, as Beijing pursues plans for a manned mission to the Moon by the end of the decade.
Billionaires muscle in on convenience store king’s domain
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/10/2023
» Some of Thailand’s wealthiest tycoons are looking to muscle in on the convenience-store sector, betting that a shift in consumer preferences for buying less but shopping more often will fuel demand for years to come.