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Know your audience, says jewellery designer
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 07/09/2017
» Rather than chasing trends, designers can idiosyncratically create distinctive jewellery to meet the purchasing power of niche markets, which was a subject of discussion at the "Know Your Niche: Bangkok Gems & Jewellry Design And Branding Conference 2017" organised by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), at S31 Sukhumvit Hotel.
Pedalling back in time
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 07/09/2017
» The coastal town of Sichon is 60km north of downtown Nakhon Si Thammarat. The first time I heard this name was 35 years ago when I was 14. I must admit that back then I didn't know much about places beyond the Bang Rak-Sathon area where I grew up, let alone distant parts of the country. But like virtually every teenager of my generation, I "knew" Sichon. That's because a famous music duo of those days named their band after this otherwise unknown town in the South.
Myanmar, Bangladesh on the brink
News, Published on 07/09/2017
» Pitting the might of a Buddhist-dominated state and its military against a dispossessed Muslim minority, the current catastrophe unfolding in Myanmar's Rakhine state may well mark a watershed in the politics of modern Southeast Asia.
A tale of two canals
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/09/2017
» Though the old way of life and nature in the heart of Bangkok is a rare sight, not far from BTS Phra Khanong is a small pier where one can board passenger boats or hire long-tailed boats to travel to several religious and cultural attractions along two canals -- Klong Phra Khanong and Klong Prawet Burirom.
The elderly incorporated
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 07/09/2017
» Around 20 years ago, there were only about 4 million elderly in Thailand. Fast-forward to 2014, Thailand saw more than 10 million senior citizens, which accounts for almost 15% of the entire population, according to figures from the National Statistical Office. This simply means our country is an ageing society.
Wealth is health
News, Postbag, Published on 07/09/2017
» On Aug 29, the Bangkok Post ran a story that a dengue vaccine has now been approved for use in Thailand and is generally available. If I remember correctly, you quoted a cost of 2,000 baht for the three injections required over an 18-month period.
Time to build climate-resilient health systems
News, Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Published on 07/09/2017
» Climate change is happening. In recent years average temperatures across the globe have increased, with significant impact on humanity's most precious resource, the environment. Water systems are being stressed. Food sources are being imperiled. And areas once safe for settlement are being threatened and erased.
Old New Zealand
Life, Published on 07/09/2017
» One of New Zealand's most active volcanoes -- its most recent eruption took place in April 2016 -- White Island, or Whakaari as it is locally known, is situated 49km off the coast of Whakatane in New Zealand's North Island.
How mindfulness boosts effectiveness
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 07/09/2017
» Kamchai is a senior executive who reports directly to the CEO of a major company and is responsible for the financial performance of a key business unit. His track record is second to none, which means he excels in both technical knowledge and the people skills required to get the job done.
Merit-making in the South
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/09/2017
» From Sept 14-23, the "Bun Sat Duan Sib And Red Cross" fair will be held at the Princess Mother Memorial Park (Thung Thalat) and in front of the provincial hall and Muang Nakhon Si Thammarat Municipal Office in Muang district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province. The fair has become an annual event since 1923.