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You can't fish with cash
News, Postbag, Published on 23/10/2022
» Re: "Prawit meets farmers in an effort to woo voters," (BP, Oct 18).
Sanctioned Myanmar tycoons find shelter in Singapore
Published on 18/10/2022
» Frangipani plants and coconut trees front the three-story villa on Sentosa Island where Myanmar tycoon Tay Za stays when he’s in Singapore. It’s one of two houses his family owns in a development overlooking the South China Sea known as a playground for the wealthy. A short drive away is the Marina Bay Sands casino, where he would often show up carrying a duffel bag stuffed with cash. On a sunny day in June, a yellow Ferrari F8 Spider and a Mercedes were parked outside one of the villas.
Apec 2022: Miss it at your own peril
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 04/10/2022
» After dilly-dallying for some time, President Joe Biden informed the Thai government that he will not attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' meeting (APECLM) on Nov 18-19. The reason is quite simple: He is attending the wedding of his granddaughter at the White House. Instead, he is sending Vice President Kamala Harris to represent the US at the two-day meeting in Bangkok.
The secret of the greenback's appreciation
News, Jeffrey Frankel, Published on 24/09/2022
» Despite rampant inflation and slowing growth, the US dollar keeps going from strength to strength. Since May last year, the greenback has risen by 28% against the yen and 20% against the pound. In addition, it has appreciated 19% against the euro, reaching parity for the first time since 2002.
Florida governor flies migrants to toney Martha's Vineyard
AFP, Published on 15/09/2022
» WASHINGTON - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took credit Thursday for sending two planeloads of undocumented Venezuelans to wealthy Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, as Republicans play up immigration issues before the November election.
How can web3 technology help protect privacy?
Oped, Published on 14/09/2022
» The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control last month sanctioned a technology called Tornado Cash, on the grounds that it "has been used to launder more than $7 billion (over 253 billion baht) worth of virtual currency since its creation in 2019". Such enforcement measures are nothing new. But what makes this case unique is that Tornado Cash is a piece of open-source software.
One queen, many presidents: Elizabeth II's ties with America
AFP, Published on 10/09/2022
» WASHINGTON - She had scones with Dwight Eisenhower, went riding with Ronald Reagan and took tea with Donald Trump: Queen Elizabeth II saw 14 US presidents serve during her reign, and she crafted her "special relationship" with America in her dealings with them.
Love and affection as curtain goes up on Serena's farewell party
AFP, Published on 30/08/2022
» NEW YORK - Serena Williams walked onto Arthur Ashe Stadium with her diamond-encrusted dress glittering under the New York sky, over 23,000 people screaming their approval.
A dancing Hillary Clinton comes to Finnish leader's defense
AFP, Published on 29/08/2022
» WASHINGTON: "Keep dancing," former US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton tweeted Sunday, lending her personal support to Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, whose taste for partying has drawn global attention.
Roland Mesnier, White House pastry chef for 25 years, dies at 78
AFP, Published on 28/08/2022
» WASHINGTON - Roland Mesnier, the French-born longtime pastry chef at the White House whose whimsical confections served five American presidents, has died at age 78, a historical association said.