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Reform lending laws
Oped, Postbag, Published on 03/09/2025
» Re: "Buy now, bankrupt later", (Business, Sept 1). Little is ever said about the so-called many (often SET-listed) prolific finance companies here, which charge very high interest rates, levy late fees very quickly, and impose other strict rules that are often, may we say, not very consumer-finance friendly.
SX2025 Showcases 10 Zones for a Sustainable Future
Published on 02/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 2, 2025 - Step into a world of knowledge, inspiration, and enjoyment at Sustainability Expo 2025 (SX2025)—ASEAN’s largest sustainability event, now in its sixth year. The event will once again bring together ideas, flavours, and experiences to inspire action and ignite the power of change for a sustainable future.
Bollywood reels as AI reshapes Indian films
AFP, Published on 01/09/2025
» MUMBAI - Bollywood, famed for its lavish song-and-dance numbers and vast production crews, now finds itself confronting a new kind of spectacle: artificial intelligence.
Thousands in Australia rally against immigration, govt condemns rally
Published on 31/08/2025
» SYDNEY - Thousands of Australians joined anti-immigration rallies across the country on Sunday that the centre-left government condemned, saying they sought to spread hate and were linked to neo-Nazis.
Del Toro delivers his monster, 'Frankenstein', at Venice
AFP, Published on 31/08/2025
» VENICE - Mexican director Guillermo del Toro gave birth to another monster Saturday, his big-budget "Frankenstein" movie, joking that the effort had left him worn out as his creation got its world premiere in Venice.
New words I probably won't be using
Roger Crutchley, Published on 31/08/2025
» The Cambridge Dictionary recently announced the inclusion of 6,000 new words mainly derived from their common usage in social media. I fear those words will simply be added to an already lengthy list of vocabulary I am totally unfamiliar with. As one observer noted "internet culture is changing the English language."
Skypark Lucean Pattaya Wins Three Prestigious Awards
Published on 28/08/2025
» Lunique Real Estate Co., Ltd., a leading luxury property developer focused on the lifestyle of the new generation, has proudly announced that Skypark Lucean Jomtien Pattaya — a luxury condominium and the first branded residence by the Banyan Group in Pattaya — has swept three major accolades at two prestigious awards ceremonies. At the LivingInsider Thailand Developer Awards 2025, the development won the Best Private Residential Award (Condo) and Best High Value Investment Award (Major Cities), while at the Dot Property Thailand Awards 2025, it claimed the Best Condominium Branded Residence Thailand. These accolades, which recognise projects that excel in both lifestyle appeal and investment potential, underscore the exceptional standards of Skypark Lucean Jomtien Pattaya as it sets its sights on becoming a new landmark on Jomtien Beach.
Indonesian child's viral fame draws tourists to boat race
AFP, Published on 24/08/2025
» PEKANBARU (INDONESIA) - Armed with colourful oars, rowers pack into long boats in western Indonesia, paddling furiously in front of race crowds swelled by the viral success of a young boy famous for his dancing at the front of the traditional vessels.
A night of prodigies
Life, Published on 23/08/2025
» In 1978, composer John Williams won the Best Original Music Oscar for his work on the movie Star Wars. We've all heard the main theme countless times over the years, but listening to it performed by a live symphony orchestra is a whole new intergalactic experience. Such was the intense power of the Siam Sinfonietta as it swept over the Main Hall of the Thailand Cultural Centre that my nine-year-old nephew, Hummer, was pinned to his seat with wide-eyed wonder.
Teen Author’s Investment Book Hits Global Charts
Published on 21/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 20, 2025 —At just 16 years old, Phoonseeraah “Ada” Tieanworn has achieved what many aspiring authors only dream of: turning her book into a best-seller. My Papa Taught Me to Invest soared to No. 1 on Amazon.com’s New Releases Chart in Morals & Responsibility in June 2025, and climbed to No. 3 in “Teen & Young Adult Business & Economics” within days of release.