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Royal pyre 'ready in September'
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 28/01/2017
» The Fine Arts Department has affirmed the royal crematorium for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be completed in September.
Bet on casinos, property, say feng shui masters
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 28/01/2017
» HONG KONG - As the Year of the Rooster dawns, casino shares may be your best bet in Hong Kong -- if you believe feng shui masters have more vision than analysts.
Graft nosedive comes as no surprise at all
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 28/01/2017
» 'We're disappointed," said Sansern Poljeak of the National Anti-Corruption Commission. Sir, we're more disappointed, as citizens who pay tax without fail, to the government to help the NACC battle corruption.
Foreign workforce in Japan tops 1m
Business, Reuters, Published on 28/01/2017
» The number of foreign workers in Japan surpassed one million for the first time last year, as the labour-strapped country struggles to find enough Japanese workers.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 28/01/2017
» 1. It is an unfortunate fact that in the real world it is often the good guys are at a disadvantage. To commemorate and honour the humanitarians and environmentalists who gave up their lives protecting the rights and environment of their local communities, the Bangkok Arts and Cultural Center (BACC) will host the For Those Who Die Trying exhibition, featuring photographs showcasing 59 human rights and environment activists who have been murdered or abducted over the last 12 years. The exhibition will begin on Jan 31 and will continue until Feb 5. On opening day at 10am, a documentary about the photographs made by human rights activist Luke Duggleby will be screened and the 90s String Quartet will perform.
The sad tale of the tiger
News, Editorial, Published on 28/01/2017
» The death of a tiger from Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary this month provides a stark illustration as to how our forest "management" has failed abysmally.
Prayad an inspiration to young golfers
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/01/2017
» Evergreen Thai golfer Prayad Marksaeng will have a special reason to celebrate his 51st birthday on Monday, after winning the prestigious Singapore Open last week, his 10th victory on the Asian Tour. The one-shot victory didn't come easily, overcoming such international stars as Adam Scott and Sergio Garcia. It also earned him a place in Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in July.
Apps and sites take edge off daily stresses of living in the capital
News, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 28/01/2017
» Before starting off from her house in the Ramkhamhaeng area every day, it has become a ritual for Kanokphan Ornrattanasakul to check Google Maps on her smartphone -- to find the best route of the day to get to her office in Pathum Thani.
Disabled call on BMA to lift its game
News, Published on 28/01/2017
» Pressure is piling on the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to make good on its promise to provide lifts for disabled commuters at all skytrain stations or risk facing legal action for its failure to do so.
The Missile Man
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 28/01/2017
» Pakorn Wongkittikraiwan looks extremely serene for someone who designs jewellery as tough as nails. Looking relaxed in an inconspicuous plain shirt and black trousers, the stoic 30-year-old isn't much of a splashy persona compared to his fashion industry counterparts. Yet, he is the walking soul of Missile, the home-grown, rock-inspired jewellery brand, which celebrates its 12th anniversary this year. At the launch of "Missile 12th Anniversary The Greatest Hits" exhibition earlier this month at Siam Center, Pakorn was introduced as the young blood designer of the brand, despite the fact that his history with Missile began seven years ago.