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No need for bum deal
News, Postbag, Published on 02/07/2016
» Re: "Teacher quits over assault", (ThaiPulse, June 30).
Dicing with runway peril
News, Editorial, Published on 02/07/2016
» A careful and detailed study is needed if the Transport Ministry revives its plan to extend the Phuket International Airport runway by one kilometre into the sea.The project is controversial as land reclamation to accommodate a runway strip will have an impact on marine ecology. That is why it has run into opposition from environmentalists and tourism operators in the province and has never got off the ground.
Cut-price Xpress Money targets big growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/07/2016
» Xpress Money, an international money transfer service provider, expects its price-cutting strategy will help it achieve ambitious transaction growth of more than 20% this year in Thailand.
School's in for the elderly
News, Saiarun Pinaduang, Published on 02/07/2016
» Statistics that show the number of retirees is growing is raising alarm bells around the country as authorities try to understand how to deal with elderly people, both their physical and mental states.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Published on 02/07/2016
» 1The peak of technology is here, enabling convenience at every moment of every day. Powered by Button, Hotels.com presents the integrated Uber hotel app providing convenience for Android users to enjoy a stress-free vacation. Even if you are halfway across town, in another city, or away on a business meeting, just with a click of a button, the app will map out the fastest route to your hotel. Now you don't have to worry about planning and stressing over directions and locations, the Uber hotel app will do all that for you.
About Politics
News, Published on 02/07/2016
» An avalanche of legal battles is tying the UDD leaders up in knots v Instead of fighting political foes, Sudarat wants to peer into their hearts v Suthep promotes the charter on Facebook, while the red shirts face censorship
More Bangkok-Danang flights
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 02/07/2016
» Competition over the Bangkok-Danang route has begun to heat up as Vietnam Airlines' inaugural flight from the largest city in central Vietnam touched down in the Thai capital on June 27.
Finger pickin' good
Muse, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 02/07/2016
» All-female rock band The Black Nails consists of frontwoman/guitarist Pattaraporn "Synth" Saengsamang, bassist Nuengruethai "May" Issaard and drummer Malaivee "Mew" Swangpol. Even though two of them were born into very musical families (Pattaraporn's father Narongruch Saengsamang is a music producer while Malaivee is the daughter of celebrated songwriter Jackrawut Swangpol), their path to a music career has been no shortcut. They have shared a similar journey in proving themselves by entering talent searches, going to music schools and working with small labels. When the three crossed paths, they formed The Black Nails. The trio successfully passed an audition and landed a deal at rock giant Genie Records, as they released their first single Duay Dee (Going Fine) under Showroom Projekt.
The ascent of Pyra
Muse, Catherine Faulder, Published on 02/07/2016
» 'You need those storms to test whether your ship will sink or sail," said Peeralada Sukawat, known by her stage name Pyra. Named Apple Music Thailand's New Artist of the Month, the independent singer-songwriter and producer was contacted by tech giant Apple in April after it heard her song Fire. What unfolded in June was Apple's exclusive release of her first EP, Stray.
Underwater wonder
Muse, Published on 02/07/2016
» Launch of the new Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronograph