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Decoding the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 02/05/2024
» Just as how hieroglyphics on pyramid walls indicate a pictorial writing system in ancient Egypt and how the cuneiform led to the evolution of languages in ancient Middle East, the Ram Khamhaeng Inscription underscores the development of the Thai alphabet during the Sukhothai period. At the National Museum Bangkok, visitors now have a chance to view and learn how to read it.
Myanmar's rebel offensive hits close to home
News, Published on 14/04/2024
» Since the 2021 coup in Myanmar, the military regime continues to face resistance from armed rebel groups which have managed to push troops from several strongholds.
The charm of Songkran
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/04/2024
» After being listed as a Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage late last year, Songkran is gaining momentum in drawing tourists to Thailand. In an attempt to boost tourism, Thai New Year celebrations get under way today and will last until April 17 in various places.
'Faith beautifies everything'
Life, Published on 26/03/2024
» 'If a serious error was made during the incision of characters, the entire page had to be discarded," explained Em-orn Chawsuan, specialist in ancient languages at the National Library of Thailand (NLT), as she and her colleagues neatly laid out on the table before them the 10 palm-leaf manuscripts that constitute an impressive sample of the extraordinary profusion of Buddhist literary documents that preserve and propagate the Phra That Phanom Chronicle in the intricate Isan dhamma script.
Is the OECD relevant for Thailand?
Oped, Published on 03/05/2024
» On the 60th anniversary of Japan's accession to the OECD, it is a great honour for Japan to chair this year's OECD Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) with the participation of Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Laos (the Asean chair) and the Asean secretariat.
Ministry seeks border trade growth of 1% despite conflict
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/05/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is targeting border trade growth of 1% this year, attributed to political instability in neighbouring countries, including the armed conflict in Myanmar.
Tech chiefs set out their strategies
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/05/2024
» The new head of IBM Thailand and regional leader for Schneider Electric have sounded off on their visions for Thailand amidst multiple challenges, including geopolitical conflicts, economic obstacles and disruptive technology.
Jorakay plans new factory in Vietnam
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/05/2024
» Jorakay Corporation, a manufacturer of tile adhesive, grouting products and construction chemicals under the Crocodile brand, plans to invest 300 million baht in 2028 to set up a factory in Vietnam to tap strong demand and expand its export base to the Philippines and Indonesia.
Thai delegation pushes to solidify fruit shipments to China
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/05/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is in talks with the governor of Yunnan province, trying to strengthen trade relations by facilitating fruit exports at border checkpoints.
Chaiya warns of poll blowback
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/05/2024
» Chaiya Promma, who lost his job as deputy agriculture and cooperatives minister in the latest cabinet reshuffle, has warned that stripping him of the cabinet post could cost the ruling Phueu Thai Party its victory in the next poll.