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Faces of courage
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 20/05/2024
» Si Leeya knew he had fallen prey to leprosy at the age of 15. Overwhelmed by fear of social stigma, he decided to run away from home.
Bank of Thailand to adjust rates amid changes: deputy chief
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2024
» WASHINGTON/BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BoT), under pressure from the government to cut interest rates, could adjust monetary policy if the outlook for the economy changes and structural challenges clearly reduce its long-term potential growth, BoT deputy governor Alisara Mahasandana said.
Widening access to education
News, Published on 24/07/2023
» A recipient of a scholarship from the Bangkok Post Foundation said the financial assistance she received has helped her make her dreams of becoming a dentist a reality.
Top Three Considerations When Buying a Condo in Bangkok
Published on 02/07/2021
» Are you a local or a foreigner interested in property investment opportunities? Bangkok property is an asset worth considering, but it can be hard to know where to start and where to look if you are unfamiliar with the market. Continue reading to find out our top three considerations for acquiring a condominium in Bangkok.
'Netflix of China' makes its mark
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 23/09/2019
» Entertainment is big business in China. iQiyi, China's largest video streaming service, is breaking new ground in this area. The company has been dubbed "the Netflix of China" for adapting the model of the popular US-based streaming service to suit the Chinese market.
Bells of tolerance
News, Postbag, Published on 09/10/2018
» Re: "'Big Joke' targets foreign lady who griped about bell ringing", (BP, Oct 6).
Down the rabbit hole
Oped, Postbag, Published on 03/02/2018
» Help me, somebody, I think I must have fallen down a rabbit hole and found myself in a world as crazy as Alice did. In this strange, topsy-turvy world the people who ousted an elected government, an action usually considered more serious than sedition is now arresting protesters and dissidents for actions and speech inciting people to rebel against their government.
AIA diversifies offerings in changing Thailand
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 11/12/2017
» AIA Group, the world's second-biggest life insurer by market value, continues to see Thailand as a "very important market" where it aims to increase the number of health and life protection products it offers, says CEO and president Ng Keng Hooi.
Pad Thai for the eyes
Life, Published on 04/07/2017
» The People Eye Care Foundation has announced the launch of its new charity project, calling on Thai restaurants in Thailand and elsewhere to join its social-welfare campaign "Pad Thai Eyes", wherein part of the proceeds (5 or 10 baht, £1, or €1) from each order of pad Thai -- Thailand's popular dish -- from participating restaurants goes to help people with vision problems.
Scepticism about Trump tax plan keeps stocks in check
Business, Published on 01/05/2017
» Recap: Cautious optimism over the US President Donald Trump's radical tax reform and concern about global trade and "America First" policies kept investors' appetite for risky assets in check last week. Concerns about an uptick in bad loans at large banks and the arrival of the XD season triggered a selling spree in the Thai stock market.