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BEM’s 17th Conquering TCAS Inspires Thai Students
Published on 05/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 5, 2025 - Throughout the journey of the “BEM Conquering TCAS” project, stories have been passed down from generation to generation, with word of mouth spreading each year’s experience. The programme has consistently received overwhelming feedback from students who joined in past editions. It has become BEM’s flagship annual project—BEM being Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited—dedicated to supporting education and creating equal opportunities for high school students in Bangkok and nearby provinces. Moreover, the project extends its reach nationwide through online channels, giving students across all four regions the chance to prepare confidently for their path into university.
Putin threatens to target any Western troops in Ukraine
AFP, Published on 05/09/2025
» MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any Western forces deployed to Ukraine would be a "legitimate" target for Moscow's army, a day after Kyiv's allies said they had committed to a troop presence in the event of a peace deal.
Kremlin says security guarantees for Ukraine cannot be provided by foreign military
Published on 05/09/2025
» Security guarantees for Ukraine cannot be provided by foreign military contingents and much work needs to be done before a high or top-level meeting between Moscow and Kyiv on settling the conflict in Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Friday.
Condo market now driven by end users
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/09/2025
» Condo purchases in Bangkok are being propelled by end users and rental investors targeting working professionals with units priced 3-5 million baht, as negotiable pricing remains essential to closing deals, according to SET-listed developer Sansiri.
Tourism Authority of Thailand to press on with free tickets
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/09/2025
» Though the 200,000 free domestic flight tickets scheme is still awaiting cabinet approval, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has pledged to continue promoting the scheme even if the government changes.
Gaza: From genocide to real estate scheme
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 05/09/2025
» A motley band of greedy fantasists got together at the White House on Aug 27 and came up with a cunning plan to bring peace to the Middle East while lining their own pockets at the same time. It was "leaked" within days, as it was clearly meant to be, and since then the sound of outraged clucking has been loud in the land.
230k homes sign up for waste plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/09/2025
» More than 230,000 households have registered for the "No Mixed Waste" programme set for launch on Oct 1, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) said yesterday.
Lumpini gets a facelift
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/09/2025
» Lumpini Park in the heart of Bangkok is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, with a much-needed facelift.
Playful rarities
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 05/09/2025
» Besides playing with circles, squares, triangles and shapes within shapes, Piaget encompassed graphic lines, geometric angles and sensual curves in the designs of a new high-jewellery collection.
Asean urged to end punitive drug laws
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/09/2025
» Civil society groups across Southeast Asia have called on Asean to move away from punitive drug policies and adopt harm reduction measures as the bloc drafts a new post-2025 strategy.