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Thailand's place in Big Pharma
Oped, Pasu Decharin, Published on 30/07/2021
» Names of medicines, vaccines and pharmaceutical companies have seeped into daily conversations. In the past, people cared so little about exact names of vaccines, injections or pills that they were given, not to mention details of manufacturer or even their locations. That has all changed thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has triggered a shift in medication-taking behaviours. Names of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, most of which are concentrated in the United States, followed by China, Japan, and European countries, have become more widely known, with the most familiar being Roche, Novartis, Merck, and Bristol Myers Squibb.
Gem of a watch
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/07/2021
» With purple hues dancing and changing colour in the light, amethysts adorn the bezel and dial of the new Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 38mm.
Jazz off to a hot start with fine 64
Sports, AFP and Reuters, Published on 30/07/2021
» TOKYO: Unheralded Austrian Sepp Straka was the surprise leader after a weather-interrupted first round of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics golf tournament yesterday as home favourite Hideki Matsuyama and British Open champion Collin Morikawa suffered frustrating starts.
Flying the not-so-friendly skies
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/07/2021
» July is a satisfying month for horror fans as Netflix released a number of new films from this genre. From the American-made Fear Street trilogy and Italian A Classic Horror Story to the latest spin-off episode of the South Korean hit zombie series Kingdom: Ashin Of The North. As the month comes to a close, the streaming service brought viewers another turbulent action thriller flick from Germany, Blood Red Sky, about a group of terrorists picking the wrong plane to hijack.
Sirivannavari Bangkok celebrates anniversary with coffee-table tome
Life, Published on 30/07/2021
» Sirivannavari Bangkok celebrates its 16th year with the launch of the first book Sirivannavari: 16 Years Of Glory from creative director HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.
Heaven on Earth
Life, Noko, Published on 30/07/2021
» After last year's cancellation, it was business as usual at the Festival de Cannes 2021 held earlier this month. Official Partner Chopard marked the 74th edition with the Red Carpet Collection of 74 high-jewellery pieces.
Saving the planet
Life, Published on 30/07/2021
» With a focus on sustainability, a quintet of a marine scientist, conservationist, polar explorer, social entrepreneur and a climate advocate from Brazil, Chad, Nepal, the United Kingdom and the United States have been selected as the 2021 Rolex Awards For Enterprise laureates, for making significant contributions to saving the world and improving the quality of life for future generations.
Light up your wrist
Life, Noko, Published on 30/07/2021
» Reborn after the fall of the Berlin Wall, A. Lange & Söhne has once again shown its technical mastery and craftsmanship in making fine watches, mostly housed in a gold or platinum case.
Ramathibodi Foundation selling charitable products for a good cause
Life, Published on 30/07/2021
» To raise funds for the purchase of medical equipment and to support impoverished patients, Ramathibodi Foundation has joined forces with four leading artists to come up with a special edition of charitable gifts and souvenirs titled "Giving And Happiness".
Pioneer of top-quality takeout
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 30/07/2021
» Ever since Thailand's first lockdown in April 2020, The Athenee hotel has been Bangkok's pioneer in top-quality takeouts.