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New UK govt eyes expanded trade
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/08/2024
» The United Kingdom's new government intends to pursue further trade with Thailand and Southeast Asia as a whole in addition to broadening connections in other areas including digital technology, healthcare and clean energy.
BMA launches new green park
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/06/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched "Suan 50 Suk," its latest public park in Soi Sukhumvit 50, marking its effort to increase green areas in city communities.
Finding beauty in the everyday
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/07/2023
» The 12th White Elephant Art Award focuses on realistic and figurative art which refers to art that depicts everyday objects, figures or subjects in a realistic or true-to-life way. After The White Elephant Art Award announced a theme of "Cherish The World", two artists -- Jarun Pan-onta and Surapun Kwansaensuk -- drew inspiration from nature to create paintings. As a result, Jarun won the White Elephant Prize while Surapun won a special prize called the Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi Award, created for the first time.
The grandeur of Sukhothai
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 15/06/2023
» While the majority of visitors arriving in Sukhothai head straight to Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai Historical Parks, which were added to the list of the Unesco World Heritage Sites in 1999, this lower northern town itself provides a variety of local delights for those wanting to experience slow life, local wisdom and the splendour of nature.
Analysing the push for sustainable jet fuel
Business, Published on 03/05/2023
» Biodiesel, a mix of diesel and palm oil-derived methyl ester used by cars with internal combustion engines, as well as used cooking oil that previously was deemed useless are now vying to change the aviation industry. The two oils can be processed to make sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, a biofuel for aircraft.
The struggle in harnessing power prices
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/01/2023
» Following protests from the business community, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) reduced its planned hike to the power tariff for companies to 13%, down from 20.5%, but entrepreneurs say they cannot maintain product prices at these rates.
THAI angles for a return to global glory
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 07/09/2022
» Troubled national carrier Thai Airways International (THAI) is aiming to make a comeback and reach a top 10 global ranking for airlines.
Ministry unveils discount packaged rice measure
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/07/2022
» The Commerce Ministry has teamed up with the Thai Rice Mills Association, Thai Rice Packers Association and petrol stations to sell 1.5 million kilogrammes of packaged rice at a discount of up to 48% or 5-100 baht to help mitigate the cost of living.
Exploring different heritages
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/05/2022
» Thailand is a country with cultural diversity. The "Red Area And Black Spirit" art exhibition presents two cultures that reflect the differences between two woodcut artists -- Chayasit Orisoon and Warisara Apisampinwong. While Chayasit showcases Song or Tai Dam culture in his "Black Spirit" room, Warisara exhibits Chinese-Thai culture in her "Red Area". Both Chayasit and Warisara are colleagues who earned a master's in visual arts from Silpakorn University. Since their woodcut pieces involve culture, they decided to hold the exhibition together at the People's Gallery, Bangkok Art & Culture Centre.
Down to earth
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 15/04/2022
» You can't change the world in a day because great things start small. Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 and reminds us to be kinder to the environment. Guru lists a few places where you can embrace Mother Nature and ways to be more sustainable.