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Molam master passes
Life, John Clewley, Published on 15/07/2025
» World Beat journeyed to Roi Et province last week to attend the funeral of Assoc Prof Jarernchai Chonpairot, who passed away on the July 5 aged 83.
Guru's Weekly Buzz for Feb 17-23
Guru, Published on 17/02/2023
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.
All things Lanna on show at Central Chiangrai
Life, Published on 23/12/2021
» The unique Lanna identity will be showcased during "Colours Of Kasalong", a flower sculpture event which will take place at Central Chiangrai from Christmas Day to Jan 5.
Averting statistical tragedies with better data
Oped, Published on 27/11/2021
» In a July 2020 article for Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, Tristan Reed and I showed that, contrary to expectations, Covid-19 deaths per capita were much lower in poorer countries than in richer ones. Readers immediately countered that this finding must be due to mismeasurement or a lack of data for these countries. Our result has since withstood scrutiny and the test of time, but the initial response was revealing: statistics originating in developing countries tend to be met with suspicion (and often are dismissed outright).
Gambia truth panel urges prosecutions for Jammeh-era crimes
AFP, Published on 26/11/2021
» BANJUL (GAMBIA) - Gambia's truth commission on Thursday recommended the government prosecute a list of officials responsible for crimes committed under former dictator Yahya Jammeh, with victims adamant the ex-leader himself is included.
Central Pattana joins hands with Doi Tung to decorate Christmas tree in northern Thailand
Published on 17/11/2021
» 14-metre-high tree in Kasalong Square reflects local identity and contributions of communities in line with sustainable environment
11.11 shopping fest a major success in Thailand
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/11/2021
» Major e-commerce players Lazada, Shopee and JD Central saw significant growth in transactions at their 11.11 shopping festival this year, driven by new digital customers and heavy promotions to stimulate spending.
Schoolkids get into e-commerce
Life, Published on 18/05/2020
» JD Central has launched the "Chuan Kan Ma Shop: Nong Nong Sook Jai" campaign featuring community products from the brains of students on its online shopping platform until June 5.
Trump's doctor dismisses speculation of chest pain
AFP, Published on 19/11/2019
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump's doctor on Monday denied reports that the US president had recently suffered chest pain after he attended an unannounced medical checkup in Washington.
Peace pact aims for smoother waters
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 09/09/2019
» The Asean-China Ministerial Meeting culminated last month with the early completion of the Single Draft Negotiating Text of the Code of Conduct (CoC) for the South China Sea. The peace pact has been hailed as a beacon of hope for the long-troubled sea, with a bounty of oil and gas, a fishing ground, and a shipping route.