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Hidden victims
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/11/2020
» A couple of weeks ago, a manager at Barbecue Plaza's Pinklao branch was fired because he harassed an intern in a group chat. Apparently, the manager sent a sexually suggestive message along with a photo of a girl in a tight school uniform. A female intern took offence at the message and commented that she felt uncomfortable and harassed by the message. The manager responded by claiming the intern didn't have a sense of humour and later kicked her out of the group. After evidence was posted on social media, the viral message led to an end of his management career.
The AIIB's transparency deficit
Asia focus, Published on 02/11/2020
» The Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) opened for business in 2016 and rapidly established itself as a major multilateral development institution. It aims to become the world's leading financier of large-scale infrastructure by 2021. But the bank first needs to raise its game regarding timely public disclosure of its projects' environmental and social risks.
The rise of smart cities in China
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 02/11/2020
» China is leading the global race to create smart cities -- digitising urban areas by using big data processing and analysis powered by artificial inrelligence (AI) to help manage resources and public spaces for urban living.
Gauging the trade winds
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/11/2020
» The US presidential election on Nov 3, pitting US President Donald Trump against Democrat Joe Biden, should be closely watched around the world as it may shape the structure of the US-China tech war, along with the trade and investment in technological fields.
Follow the tiger
News, William Hicks, Published on 02/11/2020
» Covid-19's impact on the world has been worse than any terrorist act or natural disaster over the last century. But as the global community furiously seeks a vaccine and continues to spend billions of dollars on economic recovery, the Chairman of Thailand-based B.Grimm company, Harald Link, draws attention to what he thinks is a better, lasting, and less expensive cure: nature protection.
Banks emphasise debt rejig, assets
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/11/2020
» Local commercial banks are concentrating on debt restructuring and asset quality rather than business growth amid fragile economic conditions that could linger into next year.
A livestream show like no other
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 02/11/2020
» Recently, music fans around the world screamed with delight when alternative pop superstar Billie Eilish performed a digitally revamped version of a set from her postponed world tour that was supposed to take place earlier this year. While fans knew that Where Do We Go? came from the title of Eilish's debut album (When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?), the title seemed appropriate for a livestream concert since it makes listeners think about where they can actually go while everyone is under lockdown.
Spice up your home with visit to annual fair
Life, Published on 02/11/2020
» Home and garden lovers are invited to look for cool items and ideas to liven their abodes during the "Baan Lae Suan Fair 2020", which is running at Impact Challenger Hall 1-3, daily from 9.30am to 9pm until Sunday.
More arrests as French Catholics pray in shadow of attack in Nice
AFP, Published on 02/11/2020
» NICE, France: French Catholics on Sunday celebrated the All Saints religious festival under heavy security, as police made two new arrests over an attack on a church in the southern city of Nice blamed on an Islamist knifeman.
Rice agenda needs unity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/11/2020
» The Thai Rice Exporters Association recently revised its estimation of Thai rice exports this year to five million tonnes, the lowest in 20 years, from a previous projection of 6.5 million tonnes.