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Environment on the up as world prospers
Oped, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 22/04/2025
» As we celebrate Earth Day today, it's tempting to believe that the world is on the brink of environmental collapse. We are constantly inundated by dire predictions of climate catastrophe and warnings about the planet's imminent destruction. But this is misleading. Rather than panic, we should take a moment to appreciate the remarkable progress we've made in improving the environment -- and acknowledge that a key factor is prosperity.
Bride, groom, spy: India's wedding detectives
AFP, Published on 20/12/2024
» NEW DELHI - From an anonymous office in a New Delhi mall, matrimonial detective Bhavna Paliwal runs the rule over prospective husbands and wives -- a booming industry in India, where younger generations are increasingly choosing love matches over arranged marriage.
Cullinan Series II: Rolls-Royce’s Bold Evolution in Super-Luxury SUVs
Published on 16/12/2024
» Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Bangkok proudly presents the Cullinan Series II, the latest evolution of the world’s most pre-eminent super-luxury SUV. Combining cutting-edge technology, bold design, and unparalleled craftsmanship, this new edition reflects Rolls-Royce’s commitment to creating vehicles that blend effortless performance with bespoke luxury.
China acting out of order
Postbag, Published on 27/10/2024
» Re: "Middle Kingdom and 'boomerang effect'", (Opinion, Oct 25).
Central Group to nurture Nakhon Phanom, Nong Khai
Business, Published on 11/10/2023
» Retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN), the operator of Central shopping centres nationwide, plans to invest 3 billion baht to develop the northeastern provinces of Nakhon Phanom and Nong Khai into secondary cities with great potential on par with megacities.
Human success in the AI age
Oped, Published on 21/09/2023
» Everywhere we look nowadays, we find warnings that artificial-intelligence algorithms are coming for our jobs. While Goldman Sachs estimates that two-thirds of all current jobs in the United States and Europe could be "exposed to some degree of AI automation" in the coming years, a report from Pew Research Center puts the figure at closer to one-fifth -- with a special emphasis on jobs requiring a college education.
Super typhoon sweeps towards southern China
AFP, Published on 01/09/2023
» HONG KONG - Super Typhoon Saola threatened southern China Friday with some of the strongest winds the region has endured, forcing the megacities of Hong Kong and Shenzhen to effectively shut down.
City keeping it green
News, Published on 26/02/2023
» In the quest to make Bangkok greener and more livable, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is teaming up with civil groups, private entities and scholars to realise the governor's flagship policy "15 Minute Pocket Parks" by transforming unused lands in the city into public green spaces.
Site specific
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/02/2023
» Functional seat prototypes in various forms and materials have been designed to find methods to enhance landscapes and provide people ease... traffic barriers doubling as flower pots to create green spaces... augmented reality is used to connect people's imaginations to the metaverse.
China ends quarantine for overseas travellers
AFP, Published on 08/01/2023
» BEIJING - China lifts quarantine requirements for inbound travellers on Sunday, ending almost three years of self-imposed isolation even as the country battles a surge in Covid cases.