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It's not just visas
Oped, Postbag, Published on 21/01/2022
» Re: "Cabinet approves visa changes to woo wealthy foreigners", (Online, Jan 18). I read with interest the article on the front page today regarding cabinet approval for the new long-term residence (LTR) visas for wealthy foreigners.
Dreaming of 2022
Oped, Postbag, Published on 31/12/2021
» Re: "There have probably been better years", (PostScript, Dec 26).
Lessons for digital transformation
News, Published on 27/12/2021
» Before the coronavirus pandemic, a digital transformation was already at the top of the agenda for many CEOs.
The metaverse: Will it consume my life and soul?
Oped, Thana Boonlert, Published on 03/12/2021
» Donning cumbersome headsets, I can jack into the new "digital oasis" where thousands of others will likely migrate. At my fingertips, I can do practically anything from work and play to hanging out and shopping when in fact I am alone in a room. This is the metaverse, or the virtual world that will be the next chapter of the internet.
Hollywood Movies With Crazy Thai Titles
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/10/2021
» Have you been back to the cinema as yet? As I'm browsing through movies for my first flick to celebrate multiplexes reopening (I went with Shang-Chi because duh!), I can't help but notice the difference between Thai posters of Hollywood movies today compared to those from bygone years. While Thai posters of blockbusters today stay faithful by transliterating its English title with Thai letters and translating its subtitle almost verbatim (eg Shang-Chi With Mysterious Legends of Ten Rings), the vintage counterparts are more-is-more and over explained. Not only do they feature different designs that are re-created by talented Thai artists along with Thai titles that have nothing to do with the original titles but also spew several visual spoilers. Here are a few Thai posters of Hollywood movies with crazy titles and taglines for your entertainment.
Digital equity for people of all ages
Oped, Published on 01/10/2021
» The growing number and share of older persons in Asia and the Pacific represent success stories of declining fertility and increasing longevity; the result of advances in social and economic development. This demographic transition is taking place against the backdrop of the accelerating Fourth Industrial Revolution. But Covid-19, with its epicentre now in Asia and the Pacific, has exacerbated the suffering of older persons in vulnerable situations and demonstrated the fragility of this progress.
Vaccinations for all
Oped, Postbag, Published on 25/09/2021
» Chiang Mai's vibrant old town is decimated; by one estimate only 2,000 of its previous 10,000 restaurants remain in business.
Democracy fizzer
News, Postbag, Published on 20/09/2021
» Re: "Coup anniversary fizzer", (BP, Sept 19).
The mantra of never complain, never explain
News, Maureen Dowd, Published on 20/09/2021
» What ever happened to the good old-fashioned art of "owning it?"
Medieval campaign
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/09/2021
» Re: "Govt links 'Lisa' smash hit to 'soft power' plan", (BP, Sept 13).