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Krungsri profit soars for first 9 months
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 22/10/2021
» Bank of Ayudhya (BAY), marketed under the brand Krungsri, has reported a net profit of 27.41 billion baht for the first nine months of 2021, an increase of 39.5% year-on-year.
Virus resurgence hits Asia recovery
Oped, Published on 22/10/2021
» In its recent Regional Economic Outlook (REO), the IMF notes that the pandemic has taken a turn for the worse in Asia since the spring, along with the region's growth outlook. The growth projection for the Asia and Pacific region is downgraded by more than 1% to 6.5% compared to the April 2021 forecasts -- more than for any other region. The downgrade is mostly due to the fast spread of the Delta variant amid initially low vaccination rates, which has tragically led to further devastating loss of lives, especially in the densely populated South and Southeast Asia. Although demand for Asian manufacturing and exports from Europe and the US has supported recoveries, real GDP outcomes in the first half of 2021 have disappointed.
BAAC to back farming-related startups
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/10/2021
» Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) will invest in promising startups in the farming sector, especially those which have boosted farmers' income, said the bank's executive vice-president Narong Khuntiviriyakul.
Timely commissions
Life, Published on 22/10/2021
» Audemars Piguet's patronage of contemporary art is unquestionable since it has nurtured artistic exchanges and commissioned artworks presented at major venues including Art Basel and Venice Biennale.
Is it wrong to root for serial killers?
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/10/2021
» After letting fans wait for two years, the long awaited third season of the psychological thriller series You has finally arrived. The new season picks up right at the end of Season 2 with Penn Badgley who reprises his role as Joe Goldberg, our thinking-out-loud serial killer who's moving to middle America in order to escape his demons and the murderous trail that he left behind in LA with hopes to start a new life. This time around Joe has met his partner in crime Love Quinn (Victoria Pedretti), plus there's a newborn baby. And if you've been following this show from the beginning, let me tell you that Season 3 is You's most twisted and exciting yet.
Helsinki rises to climate crisis challenge
Oped, Published on 22/10/2021
» Among the many misleading beliefs about climate change, one in particular has too often gone unchallenged. This is the idea that temperature increases will negatively affect only warmer regions, while making polar climates milder and more pleasant. In fact, extreme weather and rising sea levels in colder countries will far outweigh the benefits of warmer winters.
Ch-ch-changes
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 22/10/2021
» Apple's iPhone 13 line-up was announced last September and was met with eager anticipation from fans and scepticism from its detractors. The tech giant was smooth as usual in its presentation of their latest phone and boasted many new features to entice customers. Now that it's been out for a few weeks, has the iPhone 13 lived up to the hype of its fans or does it prove its detractors right?
Buffet on the Chao Phraya
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 22/10/2021
» If the term "buffet" sounds like a mass-produced feast and the opposite of fine dining, Lord Jim's cuisine does not fit the bill.
Excitement builds among book lovers
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 22/10/2021
» This year, the long-running "Book Expo Thailand", which is held every October, will allow bookworms to enjoy special discounts on their favourite books when making a purchase online and in-person at more than 550 bookshops nationwide.
Coming full circle
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 22/10/2021
» Bangkok has finally sprung back to life! People are venturing outside, Asoke and Siam are once again centres of headache-inducing traffic jams and dining-out is an option again. But we also shouldn't forget about shopping and while it was technically possible even during semi-lockdown, it's different now that we can go outside with relative ease. However, as we ready our wallets -- or perhaps credit cards because cashless is the way ahead -- to go on a post-lockdown shopping spree, we can also consider buying from places that help the environment and reduce waste. Whether it's buying pre-loved items or selling or donating the stuff in our closet that we've barely used, there are many avenues in the city to do just that, like Ikea Bang Yai's brand new Circular Shop. Here are a few ways you can shop 'til you drop and at the same time help make the city a greener place.