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SEP Inspiration Zone: Sustainability at the Heart of SX 2024
Published on 01/10/2024
» The Sustainability Expo 2024 (SX 2024), the largest sustainability event in the ASEAN region, returns for its fifth consecutive year, showcasing innovative solutions and initiatives for a sustainable future. The event is a collaboration of five leading international organisations renowned for their commitment to sustainable development: Frasers Property (Thailand) Public Company Limited, PTT Public Company Limited, SCG, Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, and Thai Union Group Public Company Limited.
Ulsan set to host annual Whale Festival
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 20/09/2024
» Just as leaves in South Korea begin to turn yellow and red, the annual Whale Festival returns to Ulsan for its 28th edition from Sept 26-29. With the concept of "The Dream Of Jangsaengpo, The Hope Of Ulsan", the festival will bring together dazzling media art performances, live entertainment, and interactive activities to celebrate the rich history of Jangsaengpo and its unique relationship between humans and whales.
Quad plans joint patrols in Indo-Pacific to counter illegal fishing
Published on 15/09/2024
» The United States, Japan, Australia and India plan to launch joint patrols to monitor vessels in the Indo-Pacific, diplomatic sources said Sunday, in the latest effort by the Quad group to counter illegal fishing in waters where China's influence is growing.
Thai shrimp removed from US forced labour list
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 06/09/2024
» The US government has removed Thai shrimp from its lists of products suspected of being produced by forced or child labour, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Sightseeing in Songkhla
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/08/2024
» Even though it was a gloomy day, we could still clearly see Songkhla's landscape from where we stood atop the ancient Fort No.9. Constructed out of stone to accommodate cannons, it is located on a plain that connects the foothill of Khao Noi and the southwestern town corner.
A non-native threat to Thai waters
News, Published on 31/07/2024
» Thailand boasts some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. From the lush forests of the North to the mangroves of the South, this country is a sanctuary for a plethora of wildlife species. These natural systems have evolved over millennia, during which time plant and animal species have slowly moved across the landscape as climatic and ecological conditions changed. These species adapted to their new environments, and the systems adapted to them. But times have changed, and species now move from their native environments across the globe at the speed of shipping, air transport, and rail. This results in the rapid invasion of new species into environments that have few natural mechanisms to keep them in balance with native species or the built environment.
EXIM Thailand Launches First THB Blue Bond
Published on 26/07/2024
» Dr. Paopoom Rojanasakul, Deputy Minister of Finance, congratulated Mr. Bundit Sapianchai, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand); Dr. Warotai Kosolpisitkul, Chairman of EXIM Thailand’s Risk Oversight Committee; and Dr. Rak Vorrakitpokatorn, EXIM Thailand’s President; along with Mr. Kenichi Yamato, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited (BAY); Ms. Paphakorn Ratanasate, Senior Executive Vice President, Investment and Financial Management Group, Government Savings Bank (GSB); Mr. Kosintr Puongsophol, Financial Sector Specialist, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department, Asian Development Bank (ADB); and representatives of investors and customers of EXIM Thailand at a press conference to announce the notable success of EXIM Thailand’s issue and offering of a Blue Bond, with BAY and GSB as lead underwriters at EXIM Thailand’s Head Office on July 26, 2024.
Long John Silver’s Now Serving Thailand
Published on 18/07/2024
» Long John Silver’s, the renowned American quality seafood restaurant chain, has just arrived in Bangkok at the retail paradise that is Mega Bangna. Long John Silver’s presents a veritable tasty bounty of glorious seafood from the finest sources, all cooked to perfection in Long John Silver’s secret recipe batter. The interior of its restaurant provides a warm ambiance, fun vibes and a great spot for social media-savvy photos … so ring the captain’s bell as loud as you want, and join in with all of the launch program fun!
A celebration of culture
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 04/07/2024
» As Isan Creative Festival returns to Khon Kaen for a fourth edition, a group of molam artists have gathered to provide joy and talented creators are enticing foodies with mouth-watering appetisers and beverages prepared from pla ra (fermented fish) and rice.
Satanic sounds from the jungle
Life, John Clewley, Published on 02/07/2024
» In the 1960s in Peru, a funky popular style emerged in the oil-boom cities of the Amazon. It was largely based on Colombian cumbia and Andean tropical music but using the pentatonic scale of Andean music. Additional ingredients include highland huayno, Cuban percussion, psych and surf rock (especially twangy guitars, with as many as three playing together) and plenty of spacey keyboards.