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Waldorf Astoria spreads its feathers
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 29/10/2021
» It was a rainy October afternoon and the streets of Bangkok's central business district were quiet.
Cartier's affirms the Thai aesthetic
Life, Published on 29/10/2021
» Inspired by traditional Thai-style house, famed jewellery brand Cartier honours its history and the elegance of French and Thai cultural heritage through its newly refurbished flagship boutique, located on the M floor of Siam Paragon.
Tourism readies for takeoff
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 29/10/2021
» After testing the water in July with the Phuket and Samui sandboxes, Thailand's tourism-dependent economy is on course to progressively open up to international tourists by waiving quarantine and area restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers from 46 low-risk countries from Nov 1.
Govt urged to include Indians
News, Published on 29/10/2021
» The Indian community in Thailand is urging the government to allow Indians to visit the kingdom when it reopens to tourists on Nov 1, noting Indian couples and merchants can contribute to the economy.
Australian engineers patent thermal energy storage 'block'
Business, Reuters, Published on 29/10/2021
» NEWCASTLE, Australia: A team of engineers at Australia's University of Newcastle has patented a material designed to store thermal energy in the form of a block, which its inventors hope can be used to ease the transition away from coal-fired power.
Rules for travellers clarified
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 29/10/2021
» The Department of Consular Affairs and the Tourism Authority of Thailand have clarified rules governing international arrivals when the country opens on Monday.
Keep on vaxxing
Oped, Postbag, Published on 29/10/2021
» Re: "Prepare for a spike," (PostBag, Oct 27).
Re-birth of a sci-fi classic
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/10/2021
» It feels like ages since David Lynch's 1984 version of Dune, an epic space action film based on the 1965 science fiction novel of the same name by Frank Herbert, was released. Often referred to as a mature version of Star Wars, the Dune franchise is big. The books are known for their complexity and are filled with lore, exposition and backstories that many fans felt was impossible to translate into a big-screen film.
Crowning glory
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/10/2021
» Passion -- according to Fred Mouawad, entrepreneur and fourth generation co-guardian of the century-old Mouawad jewellery house -- is about emotion.
FPO revises down growth to 1%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/10/2021
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has downgraded its forecast of Thai economic expansion this year to an average 1% from the previously predicted 1.3% mainly as a result of the resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic in April, which severely impacted the country in the third quarter.