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Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
Hearts and minds
Oped, Postbag, Published on 16/05/2023
» Re: "Court speaks out on teen held for LM", (BP, May 14).
HM donates royal title deeds
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/11/2020
» His Majesty the King will today give royal land title deeds worth "10 billion baht" to four educational institutes in a handover ceremony.
Army keeps eye on Thammasat University ceremony
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/10/2020
» Military personnel have been brought in to provide security at Thammasat University's Tha Prachan campus in Bangkok while His Majesty the King presides over a two-day graduation ceremony which ends on Saturday.
Run for the hills
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 08/11/2019
» With Thailand's scorching heat almost all year round, there's never been a better time to take a break away from the hustle and bustle of the city and meander through verdant fields in 20+C weather. Looking for a place to soak in winter breeze? We've got you covered. From the leafy northern province of Chiang Rai to mountainous Loei, Guru has collected eight blooming flower gardens and exciting winter markets, which are open only for the next couple of months.
Two years pass but love strong as ever
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 13/10/2018
» Today marks two years since King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away on Oct 13, 2016.
Koh Mak low-carbon tourism boost
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/08/2018
» The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) has set aside a million baht to support low-carbon tourism on Koh Mak, Trat.
One cup at a time
Asia focus, Published on 19/02/2018
» For many, the city is the place for pursuing opportunities, but one woman has chosen to do the opposite. Jitchanok Tahwichai, 27, is part of a new trend powered by young people making their mark in the countryside and paving the way for sustainable community-based tourism.
Down the rabbit hole
Oped, Postbag, Published on 03/02/2018
» Help me, somebody, I think I must have fallen down a rabbit hole and found myself in a world as crazy as Alice did. In this strange, topsy-turvy world the people who ousted an elected government, an action usually considered more serious than sedition is now arresting protesters and dissidents for actions and speech inciting people to rebel against their government.
Nudging the nation toward sustainable development
News, Published on 21/10/2017
» When the Nobel Committee awarded the 2017 Nobel Prize in Economics to Prof Richard Thaler, we at the Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage (MFLF) were more than pleased.