• News & article

  Eras Tour a wake-up call

  News, Editorial, Published on 11/03/2024

  » In the brouhaha surrounding Taylor Swift's exclusive concert deal with Singapore, the Thai government -- instead of trying to emulate our nice neighbour's shrewd stratagem in paying artists not to play in neighbouring nations -- should focus on the fundamental problem that Thailand, despite being a preferred tourist destination, is not a priority choice for acclaimed concerts.

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  The BRICS investment dilemma

  News, Published on 31/08/2023

  » In an investment world trumpeting new-found ethical and sustainability guidelines, the seeming indifference of markets to democratic credentials still remains stark.

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  Climate change is killing our summer

  News, Published on 31/07/2023

  » Most of us have an idea of summer in our heads. It generally involves beaches. Americans head to their coasts -- avoiding only fog-shrouded San Francisco -- and Europeans to the Mediterranean or Aegean. We all strip down to near nakedness and sit around in the sun, occasionally frolicking in the ocean waves. We aim to return home tanned and toned. If you come from another planet and don't know what I am talking about, watch the Barbie trailer.

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  Being ginger adds spice to life

  News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 04/06/2023

  » I have been reprimanded by a reader of ginger persuasion for failing to mention two significant days in the calendar for those of us who have grown up saddled with nicknames like "Ginger Nut", "Ginger Bonce", "Tomato Head", "Carrot Top", not to mention "Freckle Face". I plead guilty to allowing the recent "Cuddle a Ginger Day" and "World Redhead Day" slip by without a single bleat in support of gingers.

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  Digital nomads stuck in grey area

  News, Editorial, Published on 21/11/2021

  » The coronavirus pandemic has boosted the popularity of remote work, and if Thailand is interested in attracting the highest-paid digital workers to help boost the economy, it must legalise the practice to welcome these professionals.

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  Cashing in on Sino-US 'green' race

  Oped, Published on 17/02/2021

  » After taking office as the president of the United States last month, Joe Biden has been translating his campaign promises on climate change into action, with the support from the young, progressive wing in the Democrat party. Among the highlights in his proposals include pledges for net-zero emissions and a 100% clean energy economy by 2050 -- a clear reversal from Donald Trump, a climate change denier who had a cosy relationship with the fossil fuel industry.

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  Phuket struggles amid a pandemic

  Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/11/2020

  » Arriving in Phuket, everything looked different. I felt the silence as crowds of foreign tourists have disappeared from Phuket International Airport. The atmosphere was lonelier than usual with only a small group of passengers gathering at the luggage belt. There were no long queues in front of the bathrooms or check-in counters.

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  Time to elect city governor

  Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/09/2020

  » Heavy rain. Floods. Traffic jams. Long queues on public transport. Even longer hours spent on the road before reaching home.

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  The real reason Grab is winning: service

  Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/07/2019

  » Taxi and motorcycle taxi drivers in the capital were once again up in arms last week when they heard that their arch-rival Grab Thailand, the local operating arm of the Singapore-based start-up hailing service app, might be getting the green light by the government to operate legally.

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  Sacred Figures Thai Mediums Should Channel Next

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/06/2018

  » Unless you've been living under a rock (or just back from a meditation retreat), you can't really avoid news or posts regarding khon song jao (mediums) on your news feed. These people claim to be able to channel Hindu deities, past Thai kings (uh-oh, 112), characters from classic Thai literature and Doraemon.

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