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Living heritage
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/05/2024
» Seven years ago, Sumet Ubonvirattana, a well-known breeder of Thai cats and the founder of PP Thai Cattery, received two Korat cats from his late grandfather. Due to his fondness for local breeds, he took great care of them and thought that they were exceptionally beautiful. He later decided to take his cats to a show organised by The International Maew Boran Association (TIMBA).
Japan to destroy unused oral Covid drugs worth $1.9bn
Published on 11/05/2024
» TOKYO - The Japanese government is preparing to destroy about 300 billion yen (US$1.9 billion) worth of unused oral Covid-19 medications it purchased during the pandemic, an estimate based on government data showed on Saturday.
Kyiv faces 'difficult' May as arms supply faces delays
News, Peter Apps, Published on 08/05/2024
» Shortly after the US House of Representatives signed off its $61 billion (2.2 trillion baht) deal of military support for Ukraine last month, social media feeds run by the government in Kyiv showed US-supplied HIMARS batteries firing 16 rockets in quick succession into nearby territory held by Russia.
Thai durian export dominance to China threatened by Vietnam
News, Published on 04/05/2024
» Thailand's position as the top exporter of fresh durians to China might be at risk, said an industry source quoted by Xinhua News Agency.
A coastal gem
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/04/2024
» Throughout my work life I have gone on many group tours, but this was my first solo trip to Koh Lan in Chon Buri. About a 90-minute drive from Bangkok, Koh Lan is the perfect destination for anyone wanting an island vacation without having to take a flight south.
Sector poised to hit B700bn in value
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/04/2024
» The value of the local e-commerce segment this year is expected to reach 700 billion baht, driven by higher business registrations with the Business Development Department.
SCG unit fined $20m for evading US sanctions on Iran
Published on 20/04/2024
» A unit of Thailand-based SCG Chemicals Plc, part of the Siam Cement Group, has agreed to pay $20 million (735 million baht) to the United States to settle potential civil liability for violations of US sanctions on Iran, according to the US Treasury Department.
Port saga never ends
News, Editorial, Published on 17/04/2024
» Governments have tried to move Bangkok Port in Klong Toey to Laem Chabang deep-sea port in Chon Buri province many times.
US angry after Huawei unveils laptop with new Intel AI chip
Reuters, Published on 13/04/2024
» WASHINGTON - Republican lawmakers in the United States on Friday criticised the Joe Biden administration after sanctioned Chinese telecommunications equipment giant Huawei unveiled a laptop this week powered by an Intel artificial intelligence (AI) chip.
Crisis in waste management
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/04/2024
» The sight of our officials and ministers frantically searching for carcinogenic cadmium tailings is a reminder of how hopeless the state's toxic waste policy management has been. Without a major revamp, similar problems will only recur.