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‘Phantom badminton’, fake marathon scandal organiser strikes again
Online Reporters, Published on 04/06/2025
» Dozens of shuttlers have filed police complaints after a badminton tournament organised by the same company behind last month's 'fake marathon' at Suan Luang Rama IX Park, was cancelled without refunds being issued.
Thai running events face glut
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/06/2025
» The recent backlash over a fake marathon event indicates Thailand has a glut of running events, and only large and experienced event organisers can survive as runners become more selective to control costs, says the Thai Mass Participation Sports Trade Association (TMPSA).
'Fake marathon': Organisers a no-show at Bangkok public park
Online Reporters, Published on 25/05/2025
» Runners complained that the organisers of an event at the Suanluang Rama 9 park in Bangkok's Prawet district on Sunday morning failed to appear.
Finding harmony online
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 16/08/2021
» While 29 provinces have been designated as a dark red zone and the government has prolonged lockdowns for another two weeks, people have utilised social media platforms to relieve anxiety and stay connected with the outside world.
Your horoscope for 2021
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 25/12/2020
» It’s safe to say that 2020 has been very eventful for all zodiac signs. If you’re wondering what 2021 has in store for you, you’re in luck, because here’s our yearly horoscope to welcome the Year of Metal Ox. Hope all things awesome await you!
Fuzzy Thai logic
News, Postbag, Published on 19/10/2019
» Historically, fear of communist regimes has been used by politicians to keep them alive, strive and win elections. In the USA, politicians always create a hostile enemy and introduce a powerful fear factor to get elected. For most of the last century, the USA treated China, the Soviet Union, Cuba and Sandinistas as a threat to democracy and the whole world. First, it was Soviets, later China, and in this new century, al-Qaeda and the Islamic State became the new threat. And now they have a new enemy -- immigrants from across the border from Mexico and South America. A whole generation of Americans grew up dreaming about communists taking away their freedom and democracy. Sadly, even today a big lobby of Cuban immigrants in Florida keeps those fears alive.
A broadcast veteran channelling his energies
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/10/2018
» Home shopping operator TV Direct Plc sprang a surprise last month when the company led by Songpol Shanmatkit announced it was taking over 90.1% of Spring News' digital Channel 19 in a deal worth 1.08 billion baht.
Marketing to Millennials
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 06/03/2017
» As the generation that grew up with the internet, social media and smartphones, millennials are changing the way marketers reach modern consumers.
Think you know what's happening in the world around you?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 17/02/2012
» Well, Guru doesn't and we need your help! See if you can answer these amazingly difficult questions and win yourself the joy of being right!