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Thailand's most unlikely A-list celebrity
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 22/09/2024
» Unless you have been in hibernation for the past few weeks you may have noticed that making the news has been the two-month-old female pygmy hippopotamus Moo Deng (Bouncy Pork) which has been attracting large crowds to Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri. The little hippo, which acquired its name due to its "bouncy" behaviour has become an internet celebrity and indeed, an international star. She even made a guest appearance on the BBC World news.
Hylife Group aims to go public by 2030
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/09/2024
» Hylife Group, a Chiang Mai-based Indian-owned conglomerate, plans to float shares on either the Thai bourse or another Asian stock market by 2030 as it aggressively expands in Thailand, says chief executive Shubhodeep Das.
Follow-ups needed
Oped, Postbag, Published on 07/09/2024
» Re: "Seed bomb threat to forest ecology", (Editorial, Sept 2), "Hilltop plot seized after landslides", (BP, 2 Sept) & "Phuket Buddha site ordered closed due to landslide risks", (BP, Sept 3).
Nippon Steel units seeking BoI support
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 30/08/2024
» Thai steel manufacturers G Steel and GJ Steel are seeking investment incentives from the Board of Investment (BoI) to support a development worth 4.5 billion baht that aims to address the pressing challenges faced in the local steel market while producing fewer carbon dioxide emissions.
A drive for smart facility operations
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/08/2024
» Metthier, the country's first smart facility management service provider, has capitalised on its platform-driven workforce operations and advanced technologies to serve growing customer demand in the domestic market.
A magical weekend at Yasgur's Farm
Roger Crutchley, Published on 18/08/2024
» Every year there are anniversaries marking significant events from the past and they always serve as uncomfortable reminders that I am getting a bit old. A classic example is this weekend with the 55th anniversary of the Woodstock Festival. Now that's scary. Surely it couldn't have been that long ago?
Time to back Israel
Published on 05/08/2024
» Re: "The bigger game: Israel and Saudi Arabia vs Iran", (Opinion, June 22).
The pitfalls of 'going nuclear'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/07/2024
» Reports that the energy ministry is conducting a feasibility study into developing small nuclear power plants have been met with mixed reactions -- from welcome, mainly by the energy and industrial sectors, to reluctance and fear.
Returning Thai cultural hospitality to the world
Life, Published on 29/07/2024
» Dusit Thani Bangkok has been a source of vivid memories and beautiful reminiscences since its prestigious opening in 1970. Chronicled with multi-decadal elegance, the name has become synonymous with gracious Thai hospitality extended to guests and visitors, including Thai and international dignitaries from across the world.
When Bangkok bid for the Olympics
Roger Crutchley, Published on 28/07/2024
» It's been 100 years since the last Paris Olympics which was dramatically portrayed in the stirring 1981 film Chariots of Fire. I can still picture that opening scene with the British athletes running along the beach to the sounds of that Vangelis anthem. It's hard to believe that was made 43 years ago. If this year's Olympics are even half as exciting as the 1924 event it will be an achievement.