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Protecting the Moon from Earthlings in spotlight
Published on 06/02/2024
» WASHINGTON - An array of unconventional, privately funded plans to exploit the moon, including as a site for human ashes and sports-drink containers, has gathered steam in recent years as the US space agency pushes to make Earth’s natural satellite more accessible.
Balancing 2 large projects
Business, Published on 05/02/2024
» The proposed Land Bridge project in southern Thailand is viewed by the current administration as a marker of its success in drawing foreign investment, similar to how previous governments regarded the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Startups seen benefiting from 'unicorn factory'
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/02/2024
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) has initiated its "unicorn factory" project to incubate and promote local startups to become unicorns through collaboration with venture capital (VC) firms and partners, aiming to encourage global expansion.
A mirrored oasis
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/01/2024
» Located in the middle of downtown Bangkok next to Phloen Chit BTS, a 10m-high art installation titled Liminal Space is a tree adorned with traditional Thai mirrors. Created by Sanitas Pradittasnee, an artist and landscape designer, the spectacular work offers a space for contemplation in the city.
Thai-Cambodian ties enter a new era
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 30/01/2024
» Exactly 37 days before Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet was due to fly to Bangkok on Feb 7 for a one-day official visit, Cambodia extended Thai border pass access to Siem Reap, where Angkor Wat is located. This was an act of goodwill as the proposal has been on the table for discussions since Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's visit to Phnom Penh in September -- his first official foreign destination after being elected Thai leader.
Lessons for Land Bridge advocates
Business, Published on 29/01/2024
» During the mobile cabinet meeting in Ranong last week, the Land Bridge project once again became a disputed topic as locals in the proposed area met Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and voiced concerns over the possible impact on their way of life and environmental damage.
Srettha welcomes German president
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/01/2024
» German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins a state visit to Thailand on Wednesday at the invitation of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Artist James Jean unveils Johnnie Walker's Lunar New Year design
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/01/2024
» Johnnie Walker recently unveiled the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Lunar New Year Limited Edition Design, a collab with Taiwanese-American visual artist James Jean, at a star-studded regional launch held at Johnnie Walker’s Depth of Blue Room on the 35th Floor of Park Hyatt Bangkok.
Thai e-commerce rivalry set to surge
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/01/2024
» Geopolitical conflict between the US and China is bringing new e-commerce players into Thailand, which is expected to heat up market competition and widen the cross-border e-commerce market.
Needless forest evictions persist
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/01/2024
» Amid the biological richness of Kaeng Krachan National Park, while forest authorities celebrate the importance of wildlife, a troubling practice of forcibly evicting native forest dwellers in the name of wildlife and biodiversity protection continues unabated. This violation of the forest dweller's rights must cease.