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Trump can do more for Asean allies
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 24/01/2018
» When President Donald Trump decided to attend the East Asia Summit (EAS) last November, the Asean chair, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, was elated. However, roughly 56 hours after his arrival and after his participation in a series of meetings in Manila, the chair shuddered as the No.1 guest decided to leave early without attending the grouping's most exclusive leaders-only strategic forum, the 12th EAS.
Cape Town may soon run out of water
News, Mihir Sharma, Published on 25/01/2018
» April 22, Earth Day, might have a bit of extra significance this year. It might be the day that, for the first time, a great world city runs out of water.
Two more coin offerings in the works
Business, Published on 25/01/2018
» Two more non-listed companies will seek to raise funds through an initial coin offering soon, following in the footsteps of J Ventures' plan to issue an ICO in March, says former Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij.
KBank plans buffer for SME loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/01/2018
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is required to set aside larger loan impairment charges for its small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loans in compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS9), which requires lenders to have larger reserves and earlier recognition of credit losses.
SCG predicts 5-6% rise in 2018 revenue
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/01/2018
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, expects 2018 revenue to rise by 5-6% to 472-477 billion baht, thanks to an expansion of petrochemical production capacity.
Appeasement
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 25/01/2018
» World War I was so horrendous that it was universally believed another world war would mean Armageddon, the end of life on Earth. Imperialist conquest was one thing, but another world war had to be avoided at all cost. The way to settle conflicts was by talking, not shooting. An Austrian corporal, gassed and be-medalled, disagreed that the Great War was the War to End All Wars. Arguing that the Versailles Treaty ending it gave Germany -- his new country of citizenship -- a raw deal, he set about disclaiming it. Though talking peace, he set about arming the Third Reich.
Recycling seen as way out of haze blues
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 25/01/2018
» Sangkhla Buri, a district in Kanchanaburi, was once known for its bucolic landscapes -- beautiful mountainsides and rivers. The pristine nature of this pastoral district, however, is now under threat from mounting piles of waste.
Annual fair in Phetchaburi
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/01/2018
» From Feb 9-18, the "Phra Nakhon Khiri-Muang Phet Fair" will be held at and around Phra Nakhon Khiri, or Khao Wang, in Muang district, Phetchaburi province.
Stepping back in time
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 25/01/2018
» Buddhist chanting could be heard from afar. It was a sign I was at the right place for exploring Ban Phrabat Huai Tom, the thriving Buddhist community in Lamphun's Li district.
Calling all adrenaline junkies
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 25/01/2018
» Foreign tourists arriving with oversized luggage -- bike bags -- are a common sight at Chiang Mai International Airport. Although unknown to much of the general public and tourism policymakers, the northern city is one of Asia's most popular destinations for downhill mountain bikers from around the globe, including World Cup pros. Over the past decade, Chiang Mai's position as a bike Mecca keeps growing stronger. And now it is boasting a new downhill track that is sicker than any of its predecessors.