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'Guillotine' regulations to lift economy
Oped, Published on 24/02/2021
» The second wave of Covid-19 in Thailand has proved to be challenging to our economic team. Previously, the government has introduced several relief measures to curb the economic impacts from the pandemic including (1) Monetary policy when BoT cut the policy interest rate and (2) Fiscal policies which are about taxs break and government expenditure stimulus programmes e.g. "The 50-50 co-payment scheme". Despite the relief programme, the Thai economy hasn't yet recovered and even slowed down now those schemes are over.
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Clubhouse is the place to be... but it's invite only
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/02/2021
» Audio-based social networking app Clubhouse has become popular in the past few weeks. The app is similar to a traditional radio station in which a DJ or a moderator allows listeners to participate and speak in a programme. In order to access Clubhouse, users must be invited by a friend and currently, the app is available only on iOS for iPhone and iPad users. Clubhouse has stated that it is working on an Android version but has not set a launch date yet. Due to the app's popularity in Thailand, Clubhouse invitations are being sold on social media and e-commerce websites.
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Thailand's bail system -- is it made for the rich?
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 24/02/2021
» The issue of bail is critically important for Thailand and is especially relevant to the gap between the rich and the poor. It is also emblematic of the chasm between power derived from the coup d'etat and the aspirations of a democratic and just society.
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Drawing what the eye sees
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/02/2021
» Residents of the Mahakan Fort Community were evicted from their homes in 2017 after the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) decided to turn the historic area into a public park. Before everything was torn down, Bangkok Sketcher, a group of artists who draw on location, visited the site to capture the final moments of the community. Three urban sketchers in the group -- Suppachai Vongnoppadondacha, aka Louis Sketcher, Pitirat Yoswattana and Sompong Ngamsangrat -- were overwhelmed to witness the scene and were drawn to the architectural structures that would soon be demolished.
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A master printmaker
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/02/2021
» Recognised for his print artwork inspired by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, artist Kraisak Chirachaisakul felt lost after the passing of the monarch. However, despite feeling empty inside for two years, the artist became enthusiastic about creating art again when he met a Russian model, Anastasia Maslova, at an art gallery. Maslova became his muse for the 2020 exhibition "Venus Resurrection" at River City Bangkok and also his latest printmaking exhibition "Friends" at Kalwit Gallery. "Friends" displays 12 drypoint printmaking artworks and one oil painting inspired by Maslova and her friend Eve Parker.
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Central Food Hall gets a taste of Italy
Life, Published on 24/02/2021
» Good news for foodies with a passion for authentic Italian flavours. The "Falling In Love Italiano" festival is bringing an array of exclusive products imported from Italy to every Central Food Hall, until March 2.
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Pomelo x TikTok join hands to inspire creativity
Life, Published on 24/02/2021
» Pomelo, a modern fashion brand with an omnichannel fashion platform, has joined with TikTok for its first-ever fashion collaboration in Southeast Asia and also introduced the "#BeBoldBeYou TikTok" challenge, which is open to all fashion enthusiasts.
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Thai companies planning to recruit
Business, Published on 24/02/2021
» Although hiring activities dipped 37% during 2020, 33% of companies in Thailand now say they will increase their workforce in 2021 while 32% plan to maintain their current staffing levels, according to a survey by recruitment firm Michael Page Thailand.
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Tiger Woods in surgery after roll-over car crash
AFP, Published on 24/02/2021
» LOS ANGELES - US golfer Tiger Woods was hospitalized Tuesday after a car crash in which his vehicle sustained "major damage," the Los Angeles County Sheriff's department said.
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Tiger's legendary golf career in jeopardy after car crash
AFP, Published on 24/02/2021
» WASHINGTON: The amazing golf career of Tiger Woods, from two-year-old prodigy to his epic comeback 2019 Masters victory, was in jeopardy on Tuesday after injuries suffered in a serious solo car crash.
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