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B7 biodiesel to soak up excess palm oil
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/07/2015
» The Energy Ministry's Energy Business Department is raising the proportion of biodiesel blended with high-speed diesel by one percentage point to 7%, known as B7, to help absorb excess domestic crude palm oil (CPO) supply.
Government targets water waste
News, Editorial, Published on 30/07/2015
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a set of short-term water conservation measures to be applicable at all governmental units and state enterprises effective from Oct 1 which marks the beginning of the 2016 fiscal year. These measures are long overdue.
Vogueing is still burning up the dance floor in New York
Life, Published on 30/07/2015
» 'The whole idea is, I'm fierce and I know it," Archie Burnett said of the dance style known as vogueing, which he has performed for decades. But don't confuse that with self-indulgence. "It's not for your benefit," he said. "It's for the camera's benefit."
Why Thailand should stop blasting the TIP report
News, Yan Flint, Published on 30/07/2015
» The United States government's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, which maintains Thailand at the lowest level of Tier 3, should be understood for what it is — a diplomatic tool to pressure governments to address the various crimes associated with human trafficking.
A new Sun shines for Bangkok
Life, Published on 30/07/2015
» Cirque du Soleil has arrived in Bangkok. The legendary circus show — a heady mix of acrobatic artistry, choreography, costume, surrealism and special effects — has performed and impressed over a million people in more than 300 cities since 1984. There's no Big Top of old, but the troupe is prepared to dazzle Bangkok viewers at Impact Area from today until Aug 3.
Sudarat dashes hopes of joining Prayut government
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 30/07/2015
» Veteran Pheu Thai politician Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan has returned to the political limelight unexpectedly, thanks to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's remark about their long acquaintanceship.
Street protests light up photo contest
Life, Published on 30/07/2015
» The Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand (FCCT) and LightRocket, the region's leading online photo platform, have unveiled the winners of the 7th annual FCCT/LightRocket Asia-Pacific Photojournalism Contest.
The spiritual side of a central bank chief (part 2)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 30/07/2015
» 'I believe that in managing for-profit and not-for-profit organisations, there are more things in common than there are differences," says Prasarn Trairatvorakul, governor of the Bank of Thailand.
Fight for equality in baby steps
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/07/2015
» Gordon Lake, Manuel Santos and their son Alvaro are stuck in Thailand. The family has been here for the past six months — exhausting their savings, they can't return home. All because they refuse to leave the country without Carmen, the family's latest member.
Hitting the G-spot
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 30/07/2015
» The famous beach resort of Hua Hin is one of my most frequented destinations for mountain biking. With four regularly maintained downhill tracks, Khao Hin Lek Fai which stands just west of the downtown area boasts more DH trails than any other hill of its size in Thailand. On my latest trip there, the local downhillers refused to bring me to our favourite trails. The reason being that there was, again, a brand new one, and they insisted I had to try it. Of course, I readily agreed. Why not?