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Champions of change
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/09/2023
» To inspire people to create sustainable innovations to propel the country, the National Innovation Agency annually selects "100 Faces Of Thailand's Innovation Inspirers". Now in its third year, the project presents 100 Thais from various fields who have created innovations that play a role in developing society in a sustainable way. This year's theme is sustainable innovation and the project has been launched as a book and a virtual showcase at nia100faces.com.
Congrats to the SEC
Oped, Postbag, Published on 16/09/2023
» Re: "SEC files charges versus KTBS executives", (Business, Sept 13).
Digital benefits promoted to disabled
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/09/2023
» City Hall yesterday encouraged people with disabilities to register online via the Line app for the Bangkok For All initiative to gain easier access to their social benefits.
Time to tackle VAT
News, Editorial, Published on 29/08/2023
» It has become the pattern that every time the Ministry of Finance floats the idea of raising value-added tax (VAT) or making any changes at all, critics come out to bombard the plan, sending officials running for cover.
Nothing to hold onto
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/08/2023
» Re: "A better deal for the disabled", (Editorial, Aug 20).
A better deal for the disabled
Editorial, Published on 20/08/2023
» A recent national survey of Thais with disabilities has raised concerns about the difficulties they face as well as the need for improvements in their quality of life.
Micro oases in the concrete jungle
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 07/08/2023
» Created from a scrap of land, a pocket park is a micro oasis of landscaped nature that can breathe new life into grey Bangkok. Spread across a lawn, flowers, shrubs and trees provide respite from the hustle and bustle. The use of solar cells does not cause any pollution. Its universally designed walkway is well-catered to all groups of visitors, including the disabled and elderly. Inside, there is a small space for exercise and leisure.
Banned in Spain, dwarf bullfighters hit the road
Published on 04/08/2023
» TETHIEU, France: A Spanish troupe of dwarf bullfighters have taken their act to France after their home country banned such shows on the grounds that they encouraged mockery of disabled people.
Greece races to tackle wildfires as winds pick up
AFP, Published on 27/07/2023
» VOLOS, Greece: Greek fire crews on Thursday scrambled to douse deadly wildfires raging for two weeks around the country before strong winds forecast for the day rekindled blazes.
Greece races to tackle wildfires as winds set to resume
AFP, Published on 27/07/2023
» VóLOS (GREECE) - Greek fire crews on Thursday scrambled to put out wildfires raging for two weeks around the country that left five dead before strong winds forecast for the day rekindle blazes.