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Hockney sells for $90m, sets living artist record
AFP, Published on 16/11/2018
» NEW YORK: An iconic swimming pool picture painted by British legend David Hockney sold for US$90.3 million in New York on Thursday, setting a new auction record for a living artist, Christie's said.
Rare Chinese Buddha statue could fetch at least $1m
Published on 10/06/2023
» PARIS: A rare Chinese Buddha statue, found in a French family home and part of a set thought to have been lost, is expected to fetch €1 million ($1.1 million) when it is auctioned on Tuesday in Paris.
NBTC says no to consumer proposal
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 31/07/2025
» A majority of National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board members on Wednesday dismissed a proposal from consumer protection groups that it should add more conditions to its announcement regarding the criteria and procedures for the spectrum licensing auction that took place on June 29.
Alibaba plans e-auctions for Thai rubber
Online Reporters, Published on 12/12/2018
» Alibaba has told the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAT) it will provide an auction system for Chinese buyers of Thai rubber in China, anticipating annual sales of at least 200,000 tonnes.
Jeff Koons work sells for $91.1m, record for living artist
AFP, Published on 16/05/2019
» NEW YORK - A sculpture by American artist Jeff Koons sold on Wednesday for $91.1 million at an auction organized by Christie's in New York -- a record price for a living artist.
Tests show 10-year-old rice 'safe to eat'
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/05/2024
» The government will auction off the rice from Yingluck Shinawatra's pledging scheme that had been stored in two warehouses in Surin for 10 years, after a laboratory test result showed that the rice is still safe to eat.
Siam Center and Mark Tuan Unveil Exclusive Photos
Published on 09/09/2024
» Siam Center The Ideopolis collaborates with world-renowned artist Mark Tuan in a ‘Co-Creation & Collaboration’ project titled “Siam Center X Mark Tuan Present Captured Moments” to unveil an exclusive solo photo exhibition by Mark Tuan. This special showcase will be held from 7-17 September 2024 on the G Floor of Siam Center. As a hub of boundless imagination and creativity in art, fashion, technology, and lifestyle, Siam Center The Ideopolis aims to inspire and deliver unparalleled experiences.
Cuba cancels cigar festival as fuel crisis escalates
AFP, Published on 15/02/2026
» HAVANA - Cuba on Saturday announced the cancellation of its iconic cigar festival, amid a major energy crisis sparked by US pressure on the cash-strapped island.
What will 5G do for me?
Business, Mediatek, Published on 12/11/2019
» 4G wireless communication -- compared with 3G and 2G -- has delivered huge gains in performance in the past decade. Heading into the next decade, 5G will build on this with not only evolutionary growth in bandwidth, but also better use of wireless spectrum.
NBTC head says technical expertise is secondary for position
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/05/2020
» National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) secretary-general Takorn Tantasith says his successor does not have to be a technical expert in the industry, as he or she will be backed by knowledgeable and experienced officials to streamline policy.