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Building capacity where it counts
Oped, Published on 06/10/2025
» After years of underinvestment, governments around the world are struggling to keep pace with growing demands. The consequences are now widely evident, as underfunded and unprepared public agencies falter whenever crises strike. The problem is not "slimming" government down, but rather rendering it more capable, strategic, outcome-oriented and a good partner in solving the greatest problems of our time: providing adequate housing for all, strengthening climate resilience and ensuring that technology makes all our lives better, not just a few "bros" richer.
Ormsby seizes playoff, makes big leap
Sports, Published on 06/10/2025
» Jakarta: Australian Wade Ormsby defeated Scott Vincent from Zimbabwe on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff yesterday to win the Jakarta International Championship following one of the closest finishes seen on the Asian Tour this season.
Karma finally reaches the 14th floor
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 06/10/2025
» Former justice minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong, leader of the Prachachart party, has always been a loyalist and strong supporter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Retirement age vexes
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul recently floated the idea of extending the mandatory retirement age for civil servants from 60 to 65 years old. Though this idea is not new, the fact the proposal comes directly from the prime minister gives it enough political weight to make state agencies take the idea seriously.
Dubious tax plan
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/10/2025
» Re: "Minister pledges to finally implement B300 tourism tax", (Business, Oct 4).
Young innovators set to compete in racing event
Life, Published on 06/10/2025
» "The Future Of Formula 1 Begins Here – One Race At A Time" is the theme of the 2025 STEM Racing Thailand National Finals, which will take place at Grand Richmond Stylish Convention Hotel, Rattanathibet Road, from Thursday until Sunday.
Join a communal reading party in Thong Lor
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/10/2025
» A book in hand, a cosy corner and the gentle hum of community all around -- this is the spirit of "The Commons Reading Party 2025", which is welcoming readers every third Sunday until Nov 16 at The Commons, Thong Lor.
BACC goes local
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/10/2025
» Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is a well-known as an art centre in Bangkok. This year, it launched the Local Networking Project to provide a platform for artists from other regions besides the capital. The project involves fieldwork in various locations across the country. Artists have the opportunity to explore local legends, folktales, unrecorded histories and contemporary community lifestyles.
Jiajia Qi's nomadic mind explores transformation at SAC Gallery
Life, Published on 06/10/2025
» SAC Gallery invites art lovers to navigate the architecture of perception through a nomadic mind during "Only I Am You, Then I Became You", which is running on the 2nd and 3rd floor, until Nov 8.
Russell wins Singapore GP as McLaren seal constructors' title
AFP, Published on 06/10/2025
» SINGAPORE - Mercedes' George Russell won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, as McLaren clinched the Formula One constructors' championship.