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Changsha: China's rising hub of innovation
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 06/11/2025
» For over half a decade, China has witnessed dramatic changes in its progressive development and way of life, particularly in smaller cities beyond Shanghai and Beijing. By moving away from traditional practices, Changsha -- one of the most dynamic cities in Hunan province -- has stepped into a new era, strengthened by advanced technologies and its strategic midland location. The city has emerged as a potential new hub for Thailand to extend its economic growth beyond Yunnan.
High Treasury yields could slow down AI boom
News, Joachim Klement, Published on 29/09/2025
» Tech giants are ploughing money into artificial intelligence, fuelling the ongoing US stock market rally in the process.
The $30m Egyptian pyramids tourism rebrand
News, Sherif Tarek, Published on 12/06/2025
» Some 2.5 million people visit the Pyramids of Giza each year with hopes of an epic experience befitting one of the World's Seven Wonders. But for decades, a trip to Egypt's most famous tourist spot meant battling crowds and parrying aggressive hawkers.
India and Thailand eye closer trade ties
News, Shreyaa Srivastava, Published on 04/06/2025
» As India and Thailand mark 78 years of diplomatic relations this year, both nations are seeking to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and tourism, aiming to tap into their longstanding historical and cultural ties.
Donor funding crisis goes global
News, Jayati Ghosh, Published on 21/05/2025
» Towards the end of the ancient Indian epic the Mahabharata, Krishna's Yadava clan self-destructs. Many dark omens presage their downfall: nature behaves erratically and pests multiply. Sin, deception, and violence proliferate, eroding trust and solidarity. Clan members humiliate and insult wise elders. When Krishna's extended family goes on a picnic, the men get drunk, argue, and attack each other, until eventually all of them are dead.
Parliament's costly legacy
News, Editorial, Published on 07/05/2025
» Many years ago, national artist Theeraphol Niyom was one of the architects who helped design the current parliament building, Sappaya-Sapasathan, which is situated on the Chao Phraya River, On one occasion, he told the media that the parliament's blueprint was drawn to inspire elected members and senators to do good things and fear bad deeds.
'14th floor saga' paints a bad picture
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 05/05/2025
» One big question still lingering in the mind of many people in this country for more than a year now is: "Was former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra really suffering from a life-threatening sickness that justified his being treated on the 14th floor of the Police General Hospital for six months without spending one day behind bars to serve his one-year prison term?"
Disaster relief needs rethink
News, Editorial, Published on 23/04/2025
» The government policy to provide compensation for property damaged in the March 28 earthquake was initially welcomed as a positive step to help the underprivileged get back on their feet.
SAO collapse probe shreds reputations
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 21/04/2025
» Out of the blue and rather belatedly, former auditor-general Phisit Leelavachiropas offered a ridiculous apology over the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Chatuchak district, saying he was sorry for using feng shui in his selection of the building's location.
Council must be honest
News, Editorial, Published on 04/04/2025
» Was former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra so sick that authorities had no choice but to allow him to serve out his sentence at the Police General Hospital? Did the treatment accorded to him reflect the double standards in the country's justice system?