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A titanic evening of Mehler
Life, Stan Gayuski, Published on 18/10/2025
» Earlier in October, Somtow Sucharitkul informed this reviewer that he was about to conduct Gustav Mahler's Titan with the Siam Sinfonietta.
Lawless state capitalism no answer to China's rise
Oped, Published on 19/09/2025
» It is tempting to frame the Sino-American economic rivalry as a clash between engineering doers and lawyerly naysayers, as the Chinese-Canadian analyst Dan Wang does in his new book Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future. But this is a false dichotomy, because law is a crucial feature of US capitalism.
Thailand, Australia target global crime
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/04/2025
» In a major stride towards international crime prevention, Thai and Australian police have launched a joint operation aimed at dismantling transnational criminal networks. From narcotics to child exploitation and cryptocurrency-based money laundering, the partnership seeks to address complex crimes that transcend borders.
Apple fined $570m, Meta $228m for breaching EU law, risking Trump fury
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2025
» BRUSSELS — Apple was fined 500 million euros (US$570 million) on Wednesday and Meta 200 million euros ($228 million), as European Union (EU) antitrust regulators handed out the first sanctions under landmark legislation aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech.
Crypto Tap-to-Pay Revolutionises Travel in 2025
Published on 02/04/2025
» Travel has always been exciting, but managing money while exploring different countries used to be a major headache. Converting BTC to USD before trips and then USD back to local currencies was once complicated and time-consuming.
ASAHIKAWA: Mid-Century Elegance Meets Sustainable Real Wood
Published on 17/02/2025
» Index Living Mall PCL (ILM) is targeting the Mid-Century home furniture market with the launch of its new 'ASAHIKAWA' series. This furniture line draws inspiration from Japanese wood furniture, combining diverse materials with clean geometric lines and distinctive Japanese wood design elements under the concept "Real Wood for Modern Living." The asahikawa appeals to multiple consumer segments, including design-conscious Gen Z customers who appreciate Japanese aesthetics and seek unique home styling options. It also employs Nostalgia Marketing strategies to attract Gen X consumers, who value superior shopping experiences and quality of life, while appreciating elements that evoke cherished memories. For the independent-minded Gen Y demographic, who prefer distinctive lifestyle choices, the series offers versatile design options. The ASAHIKAWA series launch aims not only to expand into newer market segments but also to retain ILM's core Gen X-Y customer base, which currently represents 80% of JOY Members (with a 70:30 female-male ratio). The company continues to enhance customer shopping experiences through extensive promotions and exclusive privileges to drive sustained sales growth.
More than just superstition
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2025
» Many Chinese-Thai families believe in the concept of zodiac years which includes belief in pi chong, or unlucky years. This belief has been passed down from generation to generation, so family members of all ages usually participate in rituals to dispel misfortune.
A look at Nobel Prize winner Han Kang's best works
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 15/10/2024
» The Nobel prize in literature was last week awarded to 53-year-old South Korean novelist Han Kang, who is the first writer from South Korea to receive the Nobel prize.
Chula and ECAM LaSalle Mark 10 Years of Collaboration
Published on 03/10/2024
» The Faculty of Engineering at Chulalongkorn University (Chula Engineering) and École Arts et Métiers LaSalle (ECAM LaSalle) proudly commemorate the 10th anniversary of their successful partnership, marking a decade of groundbreaking collaboration in engineering education.
The rise of consumer cryptocurrency
News, Published on 26/02/2024
» Since its inception with the launch of Bitcoin in 2008, blockchain technology has gone through numerous cycles of public attention. Over time, growing interest and investment in the best-known cryptocurrencies has led to greater acceptance, as highlighted by the US Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) in January. While blockchains and their associated "crypto" assets have yet to be adopted by a truly broad base of consumers, that is starting to change, owing to a shift in how these technologies are being used.