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Setting the scene for resolution
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong and Apichart Jinakul, Published on 13/03/2023
» At the age of 18, Nat* was sent to prison. During his seven years in jail, his mother was the only person who visited him. Two months after Nat was released from prison, his mother tested positive for Covid-19. She died soon after. In a letter to his late mother, Nat promised to ordain as a monk for her and never stray again.
Digital assets banned for payment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/01/2022
» Regulators plan to prohibit the use of digital assets to pay for goods and services because it could create a risk for financial stability and the economy.
Defeating the odds
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/01/2022
» During the 49th International Emmy Awards -- held in New York City and broadcast around the globe last November -- there was surprise mixed with excitement on the face of Pailin Wedel, a Thai-American director whose film Hope Frozen: A Quest To Live Twice won the Best Documentary category. The other nominees in the category were They Call Me Babu (Netherlands), Cercados (Brazil) and Toxic Beauty (Canada). Hope Frozen made history as it was the first Emmy for a title from Thailand.
Chatty thief pays visit, 'meddler' gets a slap, ghost car blues
News, Mae Moo, Published on 26/12/2021
» Thief has second thoughts
Bitkub deal likely to hurt small cryptocurrency operators
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/11/2021
» SCBx Group's acquisition of Bitkub looks likely to cause pain for small cryptocurrency operators as it may significantly boost the exchange's market share, which currently stands at 90%, thanks to the bank's large capital reserves and customer base.
Hotel operators consider closing amid weak demand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/09/2021
» Amid tepid tourist demand, 52% of hotel operators are considering closing temporarily, while 9% want to shut down permanently if the Covid-19 pandemic lasts longer than expected.
Apple privacy moves to kneecap Facebook revenue
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/03/2021
» Most mobile users may not be aware some apps installed on their devices are tracking them across websites and other apps for targeted advertising, but the upcoming roll-out of Apple's iOS 14 operating system could potentially disrupt the practice as it would notify users and allow them to decide if they will allow tracking of their digital footprints.
Kao wants song scrubbed, Grab spurns sex, scam falls flat
News, Mae Moo, Published on 04/10/2020
» YouTube hit sparks row
KBank teams up with Line
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/09/2019
» Kasikornbank (KBank), the country's largest mobile banking service provider, plans to roll out money transfer, payment and deposit services on the Line platform in the first quarter 2020, with digital lending scheduled for the second half of the year.
SEA of delights
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 04/07/2019
» The Bangkok Asean Film Festival runs until July 8 and features 30 titles. Here are our top picks.