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Going for gold
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/11/2020
» While a Thai university lecturer was studying in the UK, she bought Asian ceramics from an antique market and shipped them to Thailand. However, some of them broke during transport. Most people would have no choice but to throw away their beautiful ceramics. Fortunately, the lecturer is a friend of product designer Sumanatsya Voharn, who knows kintsugi, a prominent Japanese mending technique. The broken ceramics were repaired and a plate from the set was named East West Journey, which is currently on display along with 18 other ceramic items at the exhibition "Rak: An Assemble Collective" at SAC Gallery.
Govt moving ahead with rail plan
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 25/11/2019
» A new Blue Line extension from Tao Pun to Tha Phra, which is set to open for a trial run next month, is one of 10 electric rail routes under a state plan to optimise public transport in Bangkok.
DoH opens 'rambutan' rest stop in Surat Thani
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/09/2020
» The Department of Highways (DoH) yesterday opened "Surat Gateway", a unique vehicle rest area adorned with sculptures of fruits and food.
'Skycycle lane' offers elevated congestion-free travel
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/09/2019
» In a bid to promote the use of bicycles for daily transport, Smart City Innovative Research Academy (Scira), a think-tank on urban development under King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang has come up with an idea it calls "The Skycycle Project".
Life and death on the Dnieper River
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 28/05/2023
» The thunder of artillery echoes night and day over the mighty Dnieper River as it winds its way through southern Ukraine. With Russian and Ukrainian forces squared off on opposite banks, fighters have replaced fishermen, surveillance drones circle overhead and mines line the marshy embankments.
Prayut tries out Bangkok's new monorail
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/06/2023
» Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha took a test ride on Bangkok's new Yellow Line monorail route on Monday morning, and found it "comfortable".
Messages hidden in art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/06/2023
» Nakhon Phanom airport was established during the Vietnam War to facilitate the transportation of supplies and troops for the US military. The airport served as a strategic location for the US Army to access Vietnam by flying over Laos which borders Thailand.
Analysing the push for sustainable jet fuel
Business, Published on 03/05/2023
» Biodiesel, a mix of diesel and palm oil-derived methyl ester used by cars with internal combustion engines, as well as used cooking oil that previously was deemed useless are now vying to change the aviation industry. The two oils can be processed to make sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, a biofuel for aircraft.
Dassault Systèmes unit cultivating future mobility
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/05/2023
» A 3D modelling, simulation and analytics capability that uses social collaboration is empowering "virtual twin technology" to become a new tool to transform future mobility and help smart cities deal with traffic congestion and air pollution, according to the France-based 3D design software firm Dassault Systèmes.
Chadchart's triumphs, challenges
News, Pratch Rujivanarom, Published on 17/04/2023
» Despite encountering challenges, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt remains committed to fulfilling his promises of creating a vibrant city where everyone can thrive and enjoy a high quality of life.