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The reading feast
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 13/07/2015
» Bangkok never gets enough of book-related happenings. Set aside the National Book Fair and Bangkok International Book Fair in April and Bangkok Book Expo in October, the capital is about to have another book event, the Bangkok Book Festival 2015, which claims to be not just another commercial affair.
Winded by internet windfalls
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 13/07/2015
» I’m going to be rich! Or, to be more precise, I’m going to be rich if I believe all the e-mails that are sent to me.
A bookworm
Life, Published on 13/07/2015
» It is inspiring to know how an extremely busy person always finds time to read. Prabda Yoon, SEA Write-winning author, independent publisher and recently-elected president of Asia Pacific Publishers Association, is a good example. No matter how busy he is, he sets aside around two hours to read every day, mostly before going to sleep. Prabda is organising Bangkok Book Festival 2015 that starts this weekend.
The illegal amendment
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 13/07/2015
» Like his previous books, The Patriot Threat is historical fiction with real and imaginary characters. Where it differs is in its economics emphasis. There are lots of facts and figures and jumps in American history, from the 18th century to the present.
Price aggression
Life, Richard Leu, Published on 13/07/2015
» When we briefly sampled the MG3 in closed driving conditions in March earlier this year, first impressions told us that MG’s small hatchback is most likely to face an uphill task in Thailand’s tough B-segment of family cars.
Gold prices unchanged at B18,750
Online Reporters, Published on 13/07/2015
» The Gold Traders Association this morning announced buying prices at 18,373.92 baht per baht weight for gold ornaments and 18,650 baht per baht weight for gold bar.
Mercedes previews tech for new E-class
Life, Richard Leu, Published on 13/07/2015
» Next year’s all-new executive saloon to get a series of semi-automated driving assistance systems
Bad boys die hard
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 13/07/2015
» Former Olympic boxing champion Manus Boonjumnong’s bad boy image continues to haunt him even after he successfully turned pro last month, beating Indonesia’s Jame Jalarante on points.
Eurozone leaders thrash out Greece bailout deal
AFP, Published on 13/07/2015
» BRUSSELS - Eurozone leaders were thrashing out a Greek bailout deal through the early hours on Monday after Athens received an ultimatum to accept harsh reforms or be forced to leave the single currency.
No Rory but Spieth is in the spotlight at British Open
AFP, Published on 13/07/2015
» ST ANDREWS (UNITED KINGDOM) - Rory McIlroy's "kickabout" may have deprived the British Open of having the world number one defend his title, but the potential storylines next week at St Andrews are still strong, starting with golf's new golden boy Jordan Spieth.