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Time to rein in tutoring firms
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/08/2021
» I have always been puzzled about why so many Thai parents send their children to private tutors after school. Even my 9-year-old niece has to study on weekends when she could be enjoying time with her parents or playing with two lovely cats at home.
Waste not, want not
Life, Published on 02/08/2021
» To generate extra income, farmers in Tambon Khok Sa-at in Kalasin have been collecting and separating discarded electronic products, or e-waste, in between harvests since 1996.
Celebrate the King's birthday through online art exhibition
Life, Published on 02/08/2021
» The Office of Traditional Arts at the Fine Arts Department is holding an online exhibition to mark the 69th birthday of HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, via its Facebook page, until Aug 20.
Finding joy in helping others
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/08/2021
» Two years ago, Banjerd Nualiem opened his first khao kaeng (curry and rice) shop in Nakhon Pathom's Kamphaeng Saen district to offer self-service meals.
Yet more lockdown
News, Editorial, Published on 02/08/2021
» As Covid cases scale new highs without any sign of slowing, the government has extended its partial lockdown for another 14 days and expanded tough restrictions to cover more provinces, up from 13 provinces to 29.
Ninety years of Thai-Swiss ties
News, Published on 02/08/2021
» On the occasion of his official visit to Bangkok, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Vice-President of the Swiss Confederation and head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, reflects on nine decades of relations between Thailand and Switzerland. The Covid-19 pandemic has underscored the close ties between the two countries.
Sale of the World's Oldest Lender Would Soothe Italy's Banking Woes
Business, Published on 02/08/2021
» Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA, the world's oldest bank and a festering wound of Italy's financial system, may finally be heading for a sale.
Payment transformed
Asia focus, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 02/08/2021
» The protracted Covid-19 pandemic has wrought havoc across many business sectors worldwide, and Southeast Asia has been no exception. But that is not the case for the digital payment industry. It has been thriving even during lockdowns, as more people make daily transitions on online marketplaces, food delivery and entertainment platforms.
Somtow's Symphony Of Terror to premiere at German Sundance
Life, Published on 02/08/2021
» The Maestro: A Symphony Of Terror, a new Thai film, is scheduled to make its gala premiere at the prestigious Oldenburg International Film Festival in Lower Saxony, Germany, on Sept 19.
Breastfeeding safe to provide amid the pandemic
News, Published on 02/08/2021
» More than a year into the pandemic, adults in Thailand and around the world are now waiting to receive the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine for protection. But for our youngest, it is the mother's milk that will best protect them from infections and illness. As a mother of three, I know firsthand the importance of breastmilk, the baby's first vaccine.