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Sustaining diplomacy post-Covid
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 18/08/2020
» The Bangkok-based diplomatic community breathed a sigh of relief following the announcement of the new cabinet on Aug 5. One of the major reasons was that Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai was staying on with the added role of deputy prime minister, making him one of the most powerful cabinet members at this juncture and post Covid-19. With a tenure of five years, Mr Don is now the longest-serving living minister overseeing the country's foreign policy.
Mighty Malagasy grooves
Life, John Clewley, Published on 18/08/2020
» Madagascar, which lies just off the coast of East Africa, is in the furthest western part of the Indian Ocean. It's important to understand how contemporary Malagasy (the name for all things from Madagascar, including the language) music was shaped by the cultural flows from the Indian Ocean and from continental Africa.
Unlawful is okay too
Oped, Postbag, Published on 18/08/2020
» It has become commonplace to read in Thailand's newspapers that the students must abide by the law, not break the rules, show respect and not cross the line.
Plans to reopen Phuket form
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/08/2020
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry aims to introduce its "Safe and Sealed" tourism plan in Phuket by Oct 1, while operators in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai are teaming up as a northern hub for long-stay travellers.
True announces 2% earnings gain
Business, Published on 18/08/2020
» Despite the subdued economy because of the outbreak, True Corp booked consolidated service revenue growth of 2% year-on-year to 26.6 billion baht in the second quarter, driven by strong mobile and broadband internet service earnings.
Gold Is Flying High, but Getting Harder to Mine
Business, Published on 18/08/2020
» Gold miners are riding high as the metal trades at record prices, but digging it out of the ground is getting harder.
Nine blame firm for gold trading losses
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/08/2020
» Nine people have asked police to help recover 100 million baht they lost in an online gold trading market, accusing the firm who handled transactions of swindling them.
Valued mangrove forest seized from encroachers
News, Published on 18/08/2020
» More than 200 rai of fertile mangrove forest was seized from encroachers in Samut Songkhram yesterday, according to the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR).
Animal tracking chips drive SICT
Business, Published on 18/08/2020
» Silicon Craft Technology Plc (SICT) announced its second-quarter performance was a net profit of 10.8 million baht, rising 317% year-on-year, driven by global demand for animal RFID tracking chips as many homebound consumers adopted new pets.
Virus drills a necessity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/08/2020
» In a bid to prevent a resurgence of Covid-19 infections, the government has launched two days of drills for several state agencies in 11 vulnerable provinces, including Bangkok.