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It's risky, but elephants are feeling frisky
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 17/07/2016
» Despite concerns over their possible extinction, wild elephants in Thailand are enjoying boom years.
Mind the generation gap
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 17/07/2016
» They wear deep red lipstick modelled after their idol, Taylor Swift. They worship the Apple and Visa brands, and enjoy music ranging from One Direction, DJ Calvin Harris and The 1975, as well as lesser-known performers with niche followings.
The move towards 5G networks
Published on 15/07/2016
» WASHINGTON - US regulators on Thursday paved the way for a lightning-fast next generation of wireless services in a move that made the United States the first country to set aside an ample amount of airwaves for so-called 5G wireless applications and networks.
Bangkok makeover on its way
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/07/2016
» Bangkok is taking another step toward its ideal look as the Urban Design and Development Centre (UDDC) has drawn up another bold plan to preserve three original neighbourhoods in Bangkok, citing they have historical and cultural value and unique identities.
Jakarta's traffic trials give rise to a tech success
Published on 13/06/2016
» JAKARTA - The Indonesian capital's reputation as one of the most congested cities is typically not an advantage with investors. But one company has become the country's most visible technology success with an app that relieves some of the pain of its maddening traffic.
Developer fights second halt to condo construction
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/06/2016
» The stand-off between a land developer and local residents in Bangkok has erupted again, this time over construction of a residential project on Sukhumvit 31.
Is this Bangkok's chance to do renewal right?
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 29/05/2016
» At a glance, Charoen Krung Road looks no different from other Bangkok streets -- it's jammed with traffic most of the day and surrounded by clusters of buildings and narrow footpaths.
SEZs, what's so special about them?
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 22/05/2016
» The northern part of Chiang Rai province, which borders Laos and Myanmar, is one of 10 new Special Economic Zones announced by the government.
Found in translation
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 24/04/2016
» During prime-time weekend slots, thousands of Myanmar TV viewers are glued to the box to catch up with the latest instalment of Karma, a drama so popular that it's currently being rerun for the third time.
US joins Japan quake relief
Published on 18/04/2016
» MINAMIASO, Japan - Eleven people remained missing early Monday in southern Japan from two powerful earthquakes that killed at least 41 people, as the US military announced it was preparing to join relief efforts and Toyota said it would suspend nearly all of its vehicle production in Japan.