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Cupid misses the mark
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/08/2025
» Another new American romantic drama about love discovered on vacation. The Map That Leads To You offers a familiar premise: an unlikely couple meets by chance during a journey abroad -- a pretty girl with carefully laid plans and a boy with no particular purpose.
Illegal mining linked to downstream pollution
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/08/2025
» Unregulated mining in rebel-held areas of Myanmar has emerged as a growing concern for Thailand and other neighbouring countries, prompting urgent calls for a coordinated practice of "water diplomacy" to mitigate the environmental impact on millions of downstream residents.
Loro Piana presents new resort collection
Life, Published on 29/08/2025
» Loro Piana presents the Resort 2025 collection, inspired by the iconic setting of the Venetian lagoon where pristine nature blends with architectural splendour. Strolling along the canals of Burano or the shore of the Lido uncovering historic and artistic treasures, the wardrobe of the season captures moments of joy and discovery. The collection embodies exceptional taste through refined silhouettes that move freely with the body, crafted from Loro Piana's signature summer fibres -- silk, cotton and linen. The exclusive Antigua weaving technique lends fluidity and charm to dresses and wide-leg trousers, offering a sense of ease and sophistication. The collection is now available at Loro Piana boutiques -- M floor of Siam Paragon and 1st floor of Iconsiam.
More Indonesia protests planned after 1 killed in police clash
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/08/2025
» JAKARTA — Indonesia is bracing for more protests on Friday after a motorcycle taxi driver was killed in clashes between demonstrators and the police, an incident that has fuelled public anger and raised questions about President Prabowo Subianto’s handling of dissent.
AI wake-up call
Oped, Postbag, Published on 29/08/2025
» Re: "Recruiters tout opportunities AI offers", (Business, Aug 25) & "Labour and the dynamics of change", (Opinion, July 27).
Risky central bank politicisation
Published on 29/08/2025
» There is legitimate debate about the actual independence of modern-day central banks, but almost everyone agrees that overt politicisation of monetary policy — as we appear to be seeing in the United States — is dangerous. Why is that?
'Female power': Japan erotic art destigmatised in new exhibit
AFP, Published on 29/08/2025
» TOKYO — Graphic depictions of enormous phalluses and acrobatic sex positions have long rendered centuries-old Japanese "shunga" art taboo, but a rare exhibition aims to prove the genre is a world apart from male-centred porn.
Thailand’s B1.47tn pension fund sees gold, equities boosting returns
Published on 29/08/2025
» Thailand’s Government Pension Fund (GPF) expects gold, commodities and a rally in global equities to drive a recovery in its returns after a dismal performance in the first half of the year.
2 Japanese men arrested for producing child pornography in Myanmar, Laos
Kyodo News, Published on 29/08/2025
» KYODO — Two Japanese men were arrested Wednesday in separate cases for allegedly producing child pornography in Myanmar and Laos, police said.
RFK Jr bashes US health agency after its chief is sacked
AFP, Published on 29/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday lashed out at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) a day after its director was ousted, saying the renowned agency needs to be overhauled.