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Lessons from Thai votes on Jerusalem
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 02/01/2018
» Thailand made a historic decision on 21 Dec to join 127 other United Nations member states in rejecting the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital. In the past, when push came to shove in a major diplomatic decision, Bangkok would normally duck the issue by practising "fence-sitting" to protect its perceived national interests.
Tulips triumph in Buri Ram
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 03/01/2018
» Tulips are blooming in Buri Ram. Besides the many archaeological sites and ancient ruins dating back to the Khmer Empire and a famous football club, the province is home to Play La Ploen, a floral destination in the Northeast that showcases a variety of cool-climate flowers.
A view on the new zoo
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/01/2018
» When news broke last month that Thailand's oldest zoo, Dusit Zoo, will be relocated from its present location in inner Bangkok to a new home in Pathum Thani province, it sent shock waves through the hearts of generations of Bangkokians. Back before shopping malls, cinemas, skating rinks, aquariums and wax museums took over as the capital's popular destinations, Dusit Zoo was a favourite attraction for the entire family -- a place where countless such families have had their photographs taken.
Human resource wish-list for 2018
Christopher Bruton, Published on 03/01/2018
» Wouldn't it be wonderful if all our New Year wishes could be granted in the next twelve months? Actually the wishes expressed below could all become realities, or, at least, a start made on them, if government policy-makers have the determination to address these issues. Our New Year wishes for 2018 fall into three categories: some that would enhance the skills of young people entering the labour force; some that would benefit those already in the labour force; and finally some that would benefit those in the evening of their working lives or beyond.
Ban on trans fat could boost palm oil
Business, Published on 04/01/2018
» The proposed ban on trans fat will force restaurants and cooking oil makers to modify their products, but the change may be a boon to the palm oil sector, an industry heavily supported by the government's Palm Oil and Palm Oil Industries Development Strategy.
A feast for the senses
Life, Published on 05/01/2018
» Danish Chef Ronny Emborg is a master at awakening all five senses through his food. Known for his "sensorial cuisine", Emborg cooks modern Nordic using local ingredients.
BEVs warming up for 2018
Richard Leu, Published on 06/01/2018
» The landscape on Thai roads isn’t about to change yet, but full-electric vehicles are slowly coming.
Possibly time to look on the bright side
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 07/01/2018
» Having just about scraped through the Year of the Chicken, here we are seven days into 2018 and wondering what's in store during the Year of the Dog. It probably won't be all that great, but we'll leave the gloom and doom to the experts. Let's just hope it's a least a bit more enjoyable than the past couple of years which have really been quite awful, and almost of an annus horribilis nature.
Govt seeks to close the great class divide
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 07/01/2018
» The Education Ministry came up with several strategies to improve the learning experiences for students at all levels last year. However, education analysts and research organisations have found a wide range of issues in the system, which they hope to fix within 2018.