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Does 'slacktivism' deserve its bad reputation?
Oped, Lisa Mueller, Published on 23/08/2024
» Earlier this year, activists opposing the war in Gaza marched onto the Golden Gate Bridge and Interstate 880 in Oakland. They blocked traffic for hours, some chaining themselves to vehicles or cement-filled drums. Twenty-six were arrested and charged.
It's mooncake season
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/08/2024
» The Mid-Autumn Festival is observed annually on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese calendar. This year, it falls on Sept 17. Also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, the occasion is celebrated by millions of people worldwide to express gratitude for family unity, happiness and abundance. It's also an occasion for families to reunite. In celebration of a Chinese festivity that dates back 3,000 years, Life picks some of the best mooncakes from leading hotels around town.
Central bank backs effort to tackle cheap Chinese imports
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is backing government initiatives to address the issue of cheap Chinese products flooding the Thai market.
Anti-terror drill staged in Chiang Rai
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/08/2024
» CHIANG RAI - A five-day anti-terrorism drill organised by the Counter Terrorist Operations Centre under the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters will conclude on Friday.
‘Chernobyl-style risk’ at Russian reactor
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/08/2024
» The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says it is enormously concerned by fighting near a Russian nuclear power plant because the old Soviet reactors in operation are particularly exposed.
IRPC Partners with VISUP in Advanced Materials Investment
Published on 22/08/2024
» IRPC Public Co., Ltd., led by Kris Imsang, President and Chief Executive Officer, along with Prof. Dr Pimchai Chaiyen, VISTEC President and VISUP Director, and Narongchai Pisutpunya, Chief Executive Officer of Cleantech & Beyond Co., Ltd., announced a joint investment in Cleantech & Beyond Co., Ltd. to explore new business opportunities (Step Up & Beyond) and further the company’s vision, ‘Shape Material and Energy Solutions in Harmony with Life’, at IRPC's innovation centre in Rayong.
Full Moon Party vendor arrested for selling laughing gas
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/08/2024
» A shop owner on Koh Phangan, where the Full Moon Party is held, was arrested for selling balloons filled with nitrous oxide, or laughing gas.
Full Moon Party beach vendor arrested for selling laughing gas
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/08/2024
» SURAT THANI - A shop owner on Koh Phangan, where the Full Moon Party is held, was arrested for selling balloons filled with nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, without a permit.
Chia Tai Seed Leads as Top Seed Producer with Innovative Seed Solutions
Published on 22/08/2024
» Nowadays, a wide variety of vegetables is available in the market for consumers to choose from, each with its own unique characteristics. For instance, Chinese kale, cucumber, chili, and tomato are offered in many different varieties. This diversity ensures that agricultural produce is available in sufficient quantities to meet market demands.
Measures outlined to extend low prices
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/08/2024
» Thailand could extend low energy prices for another 20-25 years if the country successfully concludes negotiations on joint petroleum production and taps into energy resources in overlapping claims areas (OCAs), according to caretaker Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.