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Fashion's plastics problem isn't about packaging
News, David Fickling, Published on 03/01/2024
» Until the rise of online retail, you might have been forgiven for thinking that all apparel was shipped in burlap sacks. Those wanting their garment spending to be sustainable these days can take comfort in reusable wooden hangers, paper shopping bags, and recycled fibres. The only glimpse of plastic in many fashion stores is the electronic equipment at the checkout.
Finding Thailand's political model
News, Suchada Kulawat, Published on 25/09/2023
» August was a time of anxiety for two former leaders -- Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra and the US' former president Donald Trump. Last month saw some uneasy moments as they both became inmates -- even if for a short time.
High price of 'progress'
News, Postbag, Published on 10/05/2020
» Anyone who has spent time in Chiang Mai will know that massive environmental destruction along with huge increases in atmospheric pollution has been the result of this city's development from what was once a beautiful small town.
Is the Wuhan 'devil virus' a 'black swan'?
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 14/02/2020
» China officially went back to work on Monday, after an extended two-week Lunar New Year holiday, while the authorities struggled to get the spread of the new coronavirus under control. But a lot of Chinese are not going back to work yet, and the spread of the "devil virus" (as President Xi Jinping called it) is manifestly not under control.
East Timor risks its freedom under China's BRI
News, David Fickling, Published on 30/08/2019
» Given a sad history of exploitation by foreigners, the young democracy of East Timor can hardly be blamed for being hell-bent on self-sufficiency. But its current drive to cement its independence risks squandering the faltering progress the country has made. If the government doesn't tread carefully, a future of debt peonage to China beckons.
Tackling the 'lone wolves'
News, Editorial, Published on 18/03/2019
» The worst massacre of innocents in eight years occurred in peaceful Christchurch on Friday. In a 36-minute orgy in two separate mosques, 50 people were shot dead. A definitely demented but functioning man created an unwatchable Facebook video as he killed from close range. Heroes emerged from the mosque mats and in police ranks, but the worst of the killer's work was done.
Animals to stop naughty activity in Lumpini
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 26/08/2018
» No hanky-panky in the park, if you don't mind.
Foreign orgy in Lumpini Park sparks more patrols
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2018
» Patrols will be stepped in public parks across Bangkok in the wake of complaints after a group of people was allegedly caught having sex in the city's landmark Lumpini Park on Aug 7, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has said.
Sex tours sites prompt clean-up
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/04/2018
» Police are looking into a sex tour scandal after a foreign report emerged claiming that companies are offering steamy vacations to Western travellers with particular emphasis being placed on resort destinations such as Pattaya and Phuket.
Group sex bust fires blanks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2018
» Police raided a gay sauna in Ratchadaphisek area after a tip-off that an activity of debauchery would be held on Sunday night, involving 100 Thais and foreigners.