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Court acquits Pol Maj Gen Wichai of malfeasance
Published on 29/11/2016
» The Central Court for Corruption and Misconduct on Tuesday acquitted Pol Maj Gen Wichai Sangprapai, former deputy chief of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, and two subordinates of charges of malfeasance involving payment of a 10 million baht gambling debt.
Expert points to old trick to reclaim lintel from US
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 24/08/2016
» Thailand should employ the same tactic that enabled the country to successfully reclaim the famous reclining Vishnu lintel from the US in the 1980s in pressing for the return of an ancient artifact now on display at a San Francisco museum, fine arts expert Sahawat Naenna says.
Finding their footing
Life, Published on 23/05/2016
» The recent disappearance of women's glossies, including local titles such as Priew, Volume and Image as well as international franchises InStyle and Cosmopolitan, seems rather sudden yet not surprising.
The spread of lifestyle markets
Life, Published on 16/03/2016
» As the city's iconic bazaars like Khong Thom, Sapan Lek and Pratu Nam have been cleared out for "peace and order", a new breed of market has changed the way some Bangkokians perceive the meaning of good old talat. "Lifestyle market" has popped up in Bangkok's empty lots and squares almost every weekend over the past year. They're usually well-organised, balmy, and clearly targeted at the middle class or higher. The last two months of 2015 alone had 16 events, all run by different entities, including big names such as The Great Outdoor Market, Art Box, Noise Market and Area Five Art & Market Fair.
Origin taps unique and profitable niches for condos
Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 01/01/2016
» The condominium developer Origin Property Plc (ORI) listed on the SET in October this year. CEO Peerapong Jaroon-ek discusses the company's strategy and outlook.