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    Harnessing heritage

    Life, Published on 09/10/2023

    » Consecrated by rich history and exalted by the faith of its local community, Wat Prayurawongsawas (known colloquially as Wat Prayoon) inspires awe with the grandeur of its towering Phra Borommathat Maha Chedi (principal stupa), whose pleasing bell-shaped proportions find glorifying aesthetic resonance in the 18 subsidiary stupas that punctuate the encircling gallery.

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    SCB assesses its digital future

    Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/10/2023

    » Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has unveiled its "Digital Bank with a Human Touch" vision of evolving into a fully digital bank by 2025, with more than 95% of customers completing transactions on digital platforms.

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    Unwind at Koh Si Chang this weekend

    Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 20/09/2023

    » If you're searching for somewhere to unwind this weekend, Chon Buri is an excellent option. From now through Saturday, Phra Chudadhuj Palace has been turned into an entertainment venue for the 170th anniversary of Koh Si Chang and a celebration of King Chulalongkorn's birthday.

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    Cloudy global skies, sunshine for the Thai economy

    Business, Piyasak Manason, Published on 27/09/2023

    » In the fourth quarter of 2023, InnovestX Securities expects the global economy to slow down significantly, with three main themes:

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    Exploring efforts to ease power bills

    Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/09/2023

    » The Srettha Thavisin cabinet quickly approved a plan to reduce the power tariff at its first meeting earlier this month in a bid to reduce electricity bills.

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    Quirky, and a classic

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/09/2023

    » Wes Anderson, the mastermind behind quirky classics like The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (2004) and The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), returns to the screen with a delightful short film, The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar. This Netflix original is his second adaptation of a Roald Dahl story, following the success of Fantastic Mr Fox in 2009. Clocking in as a short film, it might just be the most intriguing and thought-provoking cinematic nugget of its time. Anderson, renowned for his unique storytelling and star-studded casts, weaves a tale within a tale, presenting audiences with a visually stunning and thematically rich experience.

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    Traditional textiles and temple tours

    Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/09/2023

    » A one-hour drive from downtown Sukhothai to Si Satchanalai district, the Suntree Thai Weaving Center is a place where a group of local skilful weavers gather to work on old wood looms that are all set up in the middle of the green courtyard.

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    The presidential poll isn't perfect. Vote anyway

    News, Published on 31/08/2023

    » Predictability is the name of the game in Singapore's elections. The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) and its candidates always win handsomely. And while their margin of success is the envy of political parties and politicians the world over, for the PAP every single point counts. It is a sign of just how satisfied Singapore's 3.5 million or so citizens are with the ruling party. And a signal of whether longevity and legitimacy amount to the same thing.

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    A timeless musician

    Life, John Clewley, Published on 26/09/2023

    » Eliades Ochoa was a key member of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club, which was established in 1996 and organised into a stellar ensemble of Cuban musicians, many of whom performed Cuban music of the 1940s and 1950s -- bolero, son and danzon. An album was released to great acclaim and a film documentary of the group garnered an Academy Award for director Wim Wenders.

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    High hopes for policy statement

    Published on 11/09/2023

    » As the government spells out its policy statement in parliament on Monday, people have high expectations for it to make good on its promises to deal with bread-and-butter issues affecting their lives and turn the economy around.

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