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GSB keen to alter business activities
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/11/2023
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) is transforming its business model for sustainable development by combining social concerns and business activities, aiming to achieve a net profit of 33 billion baht, says president Vitai Ratanakorn.
End monopoly for cheap, clean energy
Oped, Published on 22/11/2023
» If Thailand hopes to honour its global pledge to mitigate climate change by becoming carbon neutral by 2050, there is one way to do it -- electricity liberalisation.
The soft power of art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/11/2023
» In 2021, executives at Seacon Square made the decision to create a space known as Munx2, or Mun Mun, for three communities -- the photography, coffee and food crowd -- at Seacon Square Srinakarin.
Lonely sheep survives real cliffhanger
Roger Crutchley, Published on 12/11/2023
» Some rare good news last week was the rescue of the "world's loneliest sheep" from a rugged beach in northeastern Scotland. The sheep, a ewe named Fiona, had been stuck on the beach at the foot of a steep cliff in an isolated spot of the Moray Firth for the past two years without any woolly friends or non-woolly humans for company.
Day of drama and excitement - Premier League
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 11/11/2023
» There have been quite a few extraordinary games in the Premier League over the years but it would be hard to match the frenetic clash between Spurs and Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last Monday.
METALEX 2023: Unveiling Cutting-Edge Metalworking Innovations
Published on 02/11/2023
» Following the remarkable success of METALEX 2022, which attracted over 70,000 visitors, RX Tradex is gearing up to host METALEX 2023. As ASEAN's premier machine tools and metalworking event, METALEX 2023 will feature over 2,500 leading brands of cutting-edge metalworking technologies from 50 countries. This year's exhibition promises to be even more exciting, with three new special zones dedicated to introducing groundbreaking eco-friendly and user-friendly innovations for the first time in Asia. Additionally, seven international pavilions from technologically advanced countries will be featured. The 37th edition of METALEX is expected to draw more than 95,000 participants, making it larger than ever before and projected to generate over 7 billion baht in turnover. The event's opening ceremony will be presided over by Mr. Nattapol Rangsitpol, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry.
Faces of sacrifice
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 13/10/2023
» Is the appointed Senate integral to a regime of democracy? Should students enjoy the right not to wear uniforms? How about freedom of speech? Or assembly? At what point should fair criticism be taken as an insult to be punished by law, and when will street protests come to an end?
Green tourism on the rise
Life, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/10/2023
» Crowded streets, bustling nightlife, and vibrant beach parties: this high season is shaping up well for Thailand, experiencing a surge in international tourists after a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Rather than depending heavily on sheer tourist numbers, the pandemic has taught us the importance of slowing down, exploring natural destinations, and allowing environments to recover from reduced capacity, waste, and environmental footprint.
LIV Golf bid for ranking points rejected by official body
AFP, Published on 11/10/2023
» LOS ANGELES - LIV Golf's bid to be recognised by the sport's global rankings body has been rejected, the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) organisation confirmed on Tuesday.
Responsibility: The Key to Sustainable Thai Jewellery Industry
Published on 29/09/2023
» As an industry expert and advocate for responsible practices in the gems and jewellery sector, I would like to emphasise the critical importance of responsibility for the sustainability of the industry in Thailand. With a deep understanding of the impact that the industry can have on society and the environment, I am dedicated to promoting ethical practices, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility for a sustainable future.