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Myanmar migrants' visit to Khao Kho spurs Covid-19 scare
Sunthorn Kongwarakom, Published on 06/09/2020
» PHETCHABUN: Social media pictures on Sunday of Myanmar migrants visiting tourist attractions in Khao Kho district sparked fears among local residents that they could spread Covid-19, prompting a senior district official to quell their concerns.
It makes no sense
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/09/2020
» I was pleased to hear of the long-term tourist visa (BP, Sept 16) until I read the point about requiring proof of payment for the stay.
Sustainability and the financial sector
Business, Veerathai Santiprabhob, Published on 24/07/2018
» In 1987 the United Nations first defined sustainability or sustainable development as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs".
The price of fame
William Hicks, Published on 01/08/2019
» More Thais are making a living on youtube and instagram as infliencers, but cultivating an image requires attention
Knitting the soul of the world
Guru, Rajat Sethi, Published on 09/08/2019
» Mulyana, Yogyakarta-based environmental artist from Bandung, Indonesia, uses discarded materials such as rubber, plastic and fabric from factories and knits them into imaginary creatures, sculptures and art installations on a large scale. The former art teacher is committed to using art as a medium and has had works showcased domestically and abroad in Australia and Singapore and now Thailand. The artist aims to convey the message, "for humanity to honour the world that we live in", to reflect environmental issues. This exhibition is one of five world-class partnerships held to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Central Embassy. Guru speaks to Mulyana about his new eco-exhibit, "Anima Mundi: Soul of the World" on display in Bangkok.
Foreign chambers push for TM30 review
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/08/2019
» The Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) has proposed a significant review of the Immigration Bureau's TM30 reporting requirement for foreign students, retirees and expatriates due to its negative impacts, and has urged deeper regulatory reform over the medium to long term.
The US shutdown's domino effect
News, Noah Feldman, Published on 08/01/2019
» President Donald Trump, in a meeting with congressional Democrats on Friday said he was prepared for the partial government shutdown to continue for months -- or even years -- if he doesn't get the money he wants for a wall along the Mexican border. It's not hard to see how that prediction comes true. Both sides have framed the issue such that a victory for one side on funding a border wall entails defeat for the other. Neither side has much incentive to compromise.
Wily War Elephants trample Garudas
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 18/11/2018
» Defending champions Thailand brightened their chances of reaching the 2018 Suzuki Cup semi-finals with a convincing 4-2 victory over Indonesia at Rajamangala National Stadium last night.
Beggar attacks family's car with knife
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/05/2019
» SAKON NAKHON: A motorist travelling with his family, including two young children, was saved by their car as a beggar jumped on their vehicle and repeatedly hit it with a long knife on Sunday afternoon.
Siam Cement commits another $500m to Vietnam
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/11/2025
» Siam Cement Plc plans to invest another $500 million at its biggest petrochemical plant in Vietnam as Thailand’s largest industrial conglomerate ramps up operations abroad to halt an earnings slump.