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Bringing books back to life
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 06/09/2025
» Ketsarin Pramuanpat admits 150 patients every month to her clinic. Her day is more or less the same. She checks their health and treats injuries, whether minor or serious. But these patients are not humans -- they are books.
Phuket encouraged to seek special administrative status
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/09/2025
» With the new Phuket governor scheduled to take over next month, the current governor is pushing for his successor to continue to support the proposal to make the island a special administrative zone with an annual budget of more than 10 billion baht.
Calls to sober up retirement celebrations
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/09/2025
» The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), in partnership with civic and education organisations, has launched a nationwide campaign encouraging alcohol-free retirement parties for state officials. The initiative seeks to redefine the tradition of retirement celebrations by emphasising safety, health, and respect.
Retirement at 45 shocks Thais
News, Published on 01/09/2025
» The workforce is facing a major turning point as Kasikornbank (KBank) introduces a special early retirement (ER) programme at the age of 45, the first of its kind in the country.
Sinner, Swiatek romp through at US Open
AFP, Published on 27/08/2025
» NEW YORK - World number one Jannik Sinner began his bid for back-to-back US Open titles with an emphatic victory on Tuesday as women's draw favourite Iga Swiatek swept into the second round.
Restaurants pin hopes on year end
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 26/08/2025
» The Thai restaurant industry appears to be entering a recovery phase in the final four months of the year, although uncertainties persist, according to the Restaurant Association.
SpaceX cancels Starship megarocket launch in latest setback
AFP, Published on 25/08/2025
» SOUTH PADRE ISLAND (UNITED STATES) - SpaceX canceled a planned test flight for its Starship megarocket on Sunday, saying it needed time to troubleshoot problems, in the latest setback for Elon Musk's behemoth after a series of explosive failures.
Dharma not drama
Oped, Postbag, Published on 21/08/2025
» Re: "MPs face flak for Buddhism comments", (BP, Aug 19).
Rewarding an army hero
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/08/2025
» Calls to extend the service of Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, commander of the 2nd Army Region, may be understandable considering the widespread public distrust in the government's handling of the Thai-Cambodian border conflict. But such demands must not be entertained.
A difference of opinion
News, Published on 16/08/2025
» When the moment of truth came -- that Thailand had been slapped with a 19% tariff by the US, down from the originally threatened 36% -- several implications for the government were spelt out by experts, both positive and cautionary.