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Floods ruin public holiday
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/09/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has admitted the government is unable to completely solve the country's annual flood problems, but he pledged speedy compensation for its victims.
Somtow makes good use of island stay
News, Published on 27/09/2021
» Fresh from winning an award in Germany, renowned film director Somtow Sucharitkul decided to optimise his quarantine period in Phuket to carry out social activities.
Greens face dashed hopes, new leverage in German vote aftermath
AFP, Published on 27/09/2021
» BERLIN - With growing fears about global warming, deadly floods linked to climate change and a new political landscape as Angela Merkel leaves the stage, it should have been the German Greens' year.
Swiss voters say big 'yes' to same-sex marriage
AFP, Published on 26/09/2021
» GENEVA: Nearly two-thirds of Swiss voters backed the introduction of same-sex marriage in a referendum held Sunday, with campaigners calling it a historic moment for gay rights in Switzerland.
Spanish film festival goes online for Asian audiences
Life, Published on 27/09/2021
» The "Pelicula -- Spanish Film Festival" will return in a virtual format to present a selection of contemporary Spanish and Latin American cinema to movie buffs in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia, from Friday to Oct 10.
Long Covid is the hidden pandemic
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 27/09/2021
» Covid-19 has changed people's lives drastically in many ways. For one, masks have become essential items now while hybrid workplaces, remote learning, and cashless shopping are normal practices. We will also never feel at ease riding in an elevator with strangers the way we did before.
Tech company wants to adopt your orphan waste
Life, Published on 27/09/2021
» Today, an increasing number of people are concerned about the environment and are willing to help sort out waste for recycling. But, there is still many kinds of waste out there that can't be recycled and often ends up at dumping sites, causing pollution and a burden on waste management.
Reopening faces more hurdles
Business, Published on 27/09/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's vow on June 16 to reopen Thailand by mid-October can be deemed a failure as only a few islands are welcoming vaccinated foreigners.
Game on
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 27/09/2021
» Not everyone aspires to a traditional career path, and while getting paid for playing games might sound far-fetched to some, it's becoming a lucrative niche for talented e-sports stars.
A beacon of hope in Middle East
Oped, Published on 27/09/2021
» The past year has seen many changes around the world, not all for the better. However, in the Middle East, there has been one remarkable development, which has the potential to transform the region in ways that we can only begin to imagine -- the Abraham Accords.