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'Paris of the East' turns 'Concrete Oven'
Oped, Drew B Mallory, Published on 29/04/2026
» If you stand on the banks of the Khlong Saen Saep today, near the glossy high-rises of Wireless Road, you are witnessing a battle for the soul of Bangkok. On one hand, you see the future: concrete embankments and new walkways, part of a government push to connect the city in the vein of European capitals or our neighbour, Singapore. On the other hand, you see the ghosts of the past: fresh stumps of rain trees that stood for decades, severed to make way for the very cement intended to "beautify" the city. It is a paradox that defines modern Bangkok. We are a city desperate to be green, yet addicted to grey.
Donald Trump and his tragedy of errors
Oped, Joseph E. Stiglitz, Published on 29/04/2026
» It is true, as Alexander Pope once said, that to err is human. But while everyone is fallible, some humans are more prone to error than others. The history of authoritarian and absolutist political rule is rife with figures whose mistakes proved calamitous not just for themselves but for the societies they ruled.
A bridge too far
Oped, Postbag, Published on 29/04/2026
» Re: "Singapore eyes bridge potential", (BP, April 28) & Land Bridge plan due for cabinet", (BP, April 26). PM Anutin Charnvirakul says the proposed southern Land Bridge project is suddenly vital due to a temporary shift in global trade routes. Of course, such a quickly grabbed upon straw is put forth by politicians in their blind adoration of public–private partnerships, the mother of all graft mechanisms. What else have they got?
B6.4-billion budget approved for Andaman health hub
Post Reporters, Published on 28/04/2026
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a budget of 6.43 billion baht for the Andaman International Health and Wellness Center as proposed by Prince of Songkla University (PSU), with an aim to upgrade healthcare services in Phuket and neighbouring Andaman provinces.
“AI for Teachers” Upskills 160,000+ Thai Educators for a Digital Future
Published on 28/04/2026
» The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with Microsoft Thailand and key educational partners including the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), the Office of Vocational Education Commission (OVEC), the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST), and the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA), announced the success of the “AI for Teachers” project. The initiative has successfully developed skills and fostered understanding in artificial intelligence, empowering Thai educators to effectively, ethically, and responsibly integrate AI into their teaching practices. This includes the creation of new learning materials and innovative teaching methods, reflecting a new dimension of learning in the digital era.
Mitr Phol Ranked World’s No. 1 Sustainable Sugar Producer in 2025 S&P Global CSA
Published on 28/04/2026
» 23 April 2026 – Mitr Phol Group, a leader in sustainable development in the agro-industrial sector, secured the world's No. 1 sustainable sugar producer ranking in the 2025 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). This achievement marks both the Group's highest score since its initial participation in 2018 and the highest among all global sugar producers assessed.
Japan to test using humanoid robots for airport ground operations
Kyodo News, Published on 28/04/2026
» Japan Airlines and GMO Internet Group said on Monday they will launch a demonstration experiment using humanoid robots to move passengers' luggage at Tokyo's Haneda airport in May, to verify their potential for achieving labour efficiency in ground handling operations.
‘Dusit Ajara Hua Hin’: Homes Where ‘Living is All About Well-Being'
Published on 28/04/2026
» BANGKOK: In an era of rapid global transformation, the concept of living has evolved into a new dimension that places greater emphasis on quality of life than ever before. Today’s consumers no longer view a home merely as a place of residence, but as a space that can genuinely fulfil happiness and life balance. This aligns with the emerging “Joyspan” trend, which prioritises meaningful and joyful life experiences over longevity alone.
Philippine museum brings deadly, lucrative galleon trade to life
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» MANILA - A full-size replica of a Spanish galleon stares out into Manila Bay, the centrepiece of a museum that will transport visitors back to the 17th century, when conscripted Philippine mariners birthed the era of globalisation.
State procurement touts digital projects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/04/2026
» Government procurement will focus primarily on investment in digital innovation and green initiatives, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.