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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.
Behind the mask
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 13/03/2020
» Coronavirus -- you've been hearing about it, reading about it, but knock on wood you haven't been infected by it. The world has been sent reeling these past few months because of the virus. Everyone is in a state of panic. Masks are in short supply, sneezing in public places garners dirty looks and everyone is convinced they're living in Raccoon City and the Umbrella Corporation is behind it all (get the Resident Evil reference?). But let's all chill for a sec, which may be difficult to do given the circumstances, but we need to get our facts straight which, apparently, is hard for the Thai Ministry of Public Health to do. Let's talk about Covid-19 and how it affects us in Thailand.
Random acts of kindness impress
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 06/11/2022
» In late August, Erin Alexander, 57, sat in the parking lot of a Target store in Fairfield, California, and wept. Her sister-in-law had recently died, and Ms Alexander was having a hard day.
When the everyday looks special
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 09/10/2022
» Julie Blackmon grew up in Springfield, Missouri, a city of 165,000 people in the southern part of the state, and went to college there. She got married in Springfield and raised three children there.
What's trending and happening this week.
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 19/05/2018
» 1. Happivore by Evelyn Yap is honoured to bring their latest Supper Club experience to FABB, an academy renowned for its uncompromising drive towards the advancement of world-class coffee culture. With her training honed under Michelin- and James Beard-winning chefs in the US and Thailand, chef Evelyn's personal philosophy focuses on discovering the finest and freshest local ingredients from Thailand's small-scale farmers and artisanal purveyors. Presented within Fabb's sanctuary of excellence, be prepared to experience an imaginative and refined 8-course menu inspired by a month-long Thailand discovery road trip. Held today from 7-10pm, 3,200 baht nett includes eight courses and one Special Aperitif. Visit FABB Academy of Coffee at 259/313 Sukhumvit 71, Pridi Banamyong 15. Limited to 20 seats. Call or Line to book: 081-444-1554 or 097-226-0221.
Japan gets taste for 7-Eleven coffee
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 03/08/2015
» TOKYO: The fastest-growing drinks market in Japan isn't craft beer or fruit smoothies. It's US$1 cups of black coffee from the local 7-Eleven.
CEO Pay Surged in a Year of Upheaval, Leadership Hurdles
Business, Published on 13/04/2021
» CEO pay surged in 2020, a year of historic business upheaval, a wrenching labor market for many workers and unprecedented challenges for many leaders.
From humble beginnings to app pioneer
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 17/11/2018
» Jin-woo Lee, an employee of South Korean search giant Naver Corp, the parent company of Line, was the first person to bring Line messaging to Thailand seven years ago, before the 3G network was even launched in the country. He had come a long way.
A better place to work
Spectrum, Suphin Mechuchep, Published on 29/07/2018
» The tremendous value that organisations place on their people extends to real estate, as executives realise that a workplace is a strategic asset that can help their organisation to attract, nurture and retain talent.
How Thai Chinese are you?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/02/2018
» As the editor (and the Thai-Chinese token of this magazine), I would like to celebrate Chinese New Year with a fun test to gauge how Thai-Chinese you are. I mean, according to Theraphan Luangthomkun's Language, Nation And Development In Southeast Asia, it was estimated that there are about 26 million Thais of full or partial Chinese descent. So, Happy Chinese New Year to about 40% of the Thai population, I guess.