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Paying lip service to HM the King's efforts
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 02/11/2016
» After His Majesty the King's 70-year-long dedication to fight poverty, why is disparity in Thailand among the worst in the world?
Mourners left high and dry
News, Editorial, Published on 02/11/2016
» Authorities had plenty of time and lots of warnings to plan for the big crowds wanting to take part in the special mourning ceremony for His Majesty the late King. However, they were unable to deal with the expected crush. Now, under direction of Prime Minister's Office Minister Suwaphan Tanyuvardhana, they're trying to recoup. The initial failure is a shame, and it is vital to get it right.
Legoland first brick in Dubai's southern expansion
Business, Published on 02/11/2016
» DUBAI, UAE: A massive amusement complex in Dubai's southern desert opened its first park on Monday -- a Legoland with interlocking plastic blocks that both model the sheikhdom's architectural wonders and represent the first bricks laid in developing the expanse.
Where time and space cease to exist
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 02/11/2016
» How do we picture the world and ourselves? That is one of the key questions asked in "An Atlas Of Mirrors", the fifth edition of Singapore Biennale, which opened last week at various venues with the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) and SAM at 8Q as the main spaces. As many as 63 artists and collectives joined and the result is a gushing forth of narratives -- collective and personal, historical and contemporary, factual and imaginary.
Paying respect and dressing appropriately
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 02/11/2016
» Wearing appropriate attire is required when entering the Grand Palace's Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall to pay respect to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, which began last Saturday.
The Final Word
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 02/11/2016
» Spell-checking names of countries, capital cities, geopolitical locations, provinces, districts and sub-districts in Thailand has become so easy, thanks to new mobile application Royal Society Mobile: Chue Ban Nam Mueang.
Protecting journalists is essential to development
News, Frank La Rue, Published on 02/11/2016
» Over the past decade, more than 800 journalists have been killed in the line of duty, and only 8% of these cases have been resolved. These are the official figures of the director-general of Unesco, an organisation of 195 member states.
Nice touch, Cupertino
Life, Graham K. Rogers, Published on 02/11/2016
» Apple's event last week, a day after Microsoft's announcement of some well-received devices, revealed the expected updates to the MacBook Pro range. The new devices from Microsoft and Apple use the Intel Skylake processor, not Kaby Lake.
Akaryn to launch in Vientiane
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 02/11/2016
» Akaryn Hotel Group is getting a foothold in the Asean market with the official launch of its first overseas property in the Laotian capital of Vientiane, scheduled for late this year.
Samsung Pay offers a new way to spend
Life, Published on 02/11/2016
» Thai Samsung Electronics will introduce Samsung Pay with major financial and retail partners. The preliminary service, which will be available for registered users, goes live now and will run through Nov 16 when the full service is launched.