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US and China should continue talks
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/09/2021
» The United States last Wednesday took a major step in challenging China's massive influence in Asia by announcing a plan to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines that could eventually make their way into contested waters claimed by Beijing.
Freddie Mercury NFTs go on sale for Aids charity
Life, Published on 20/09/2021
» Four non-fungible token (NFT) artworks inspired by late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury are being auctioned off for charity to mark what would have been his 75th birthday.
Elton John delays European tour until 2023 due to hip pain
Life, Published on 20/09/2021
» Elton John has delayed his European "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour until 2023 due to hip problems.
Debt ceiling could be raised to 70% soon
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/09/2021
» The Finance Ministry may propose on Monday raising the ceiling of the public debt-to-GDP ratio to 70% from 60%, says a ministry source who requested anonymity. The proposal is to a committee overseeing fiscal discipline.
Pulse Clinic holding sexual health art competition
Life, Published on 20/09/2021
» Pulse Clinic, Asia's leading sexual healthcare provider, is calling on artists from Southeast Asia and Hong Kong to submit artwork that expresses their thoughts and understanding of sexual health during the "Pulse Awards: The Art Of Life", until Oct 15.
Warning: Merge ahead
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/09/2021
» Investors in some key Thai business sectors are turning a blind eye to the Covid adversity and sombre economic atmosphere.
Connecting with Laos
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/09/2021
» Landlocked but rich in natural resources and geographically diverse, Laos has a lot to offer. Significant investments from neighbours including China have helped the country achieve economic growth of 6-7% a year over the past decade. Yet, inadequate infrastructure and the absence of a skilled workforce are among the reasons Laos has yet to fulfil its potential.
Less comedy, more dhamma
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/09/2021
» A couple of weeks ago, two well-known monks -- Phra Maha Sompong Talaputto and Phra Maha Praiwan Worawano -- held a livestream talk show on social media that attracted 200,000 viewers. The chat led to several debates between their supporters and opponents since it was different from typical dhamma talks or dhamma preaching. The two monks used several teenage slang expressions and joked with their viewers who commented via the live chat. While Phra Maha Sompong focused on delivering his own jokes like a standup comedian, Phra Maha Praiwan, who knew many teenage expressions, giggled uncontrollably throughout the show. He was criticised for not being not calm or having self-control as a monk should.
Parents say UK visa hitch an obstacle to education
News, Published on 20/09/2021
» Some Thai students have experienced slow visa approvals and a drastic increase in costs after the United Kingdom placed Thailand on a Covid-19 restriction travel list, their parents say.
When Covid lock-outs damage education
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/09/2021
» Thousands of Thai students have urged both the Thai and the Chinese governments to help them return to class, two years after China shut the border against the Covid-19 pandemic.