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How can we learn from the coronavirus?
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 17/02/2020
» The negative effects of the new coronavirus, now officially known as Covid-19, have been rippling through the regional economy ever since it was first identified in China at the beginning of this year.
Living for design
Life, Published on 17/02/2020
» "Betterism: Good Design For A Better World" is the concept of the "Baan Lae Suan Select Fair 2020", which will take place at Impact Exhibition Hall 9-12, Muang Thong Thani, from Wednesday until Sunday, 9.30am-9pm.
Tube Gallery celebrates 20 years
Life, Published on 17/02/2020
» Tube Gallery, a leading Thai fashion house, will celebrate its 20th anniversary with "The World Of Tube Gallery" exhibition, which will kick off on Saturday and run until March 20. The venue is RCB Gallery, 2nd floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24.
The power of AI in emerging markets
Asia focus, Frank-Jürgen Richter, Published on 17/02/2020
» Artificial intelligence is permeating almost every aspect of life in advanced economies. From governments to businesses to individuals, the reach of AI is sweeping and its adoption is proving transformational.
Wasting no words
Life, Published on 17/02/2020
» Life speaks to people from various professions on how they are adjusting to an eco-friendly lifestyle
Graft panel delivers zip
News, Editorial, Published on 17/02/2020
» Thailand has rarely been short of allegations of graft and misconduct associated with public offices, and the recent allegations of shady business operations within the barracks come as no surprise. Given the country's notoriety in this area, the public's expectations of deliverables from the House committee on anti-corruption and misconduct are high. But the committee has delivered next to nothing.
We're all in this together
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 17/02/2020
» Putting in an effort to save the Earth, Thailand has marked the beginning of the new decade by introducing bans on the use of single-use plastic bags, with the aim of cutting 225,000 tonnes of plastic rubbish a year. This is a significant step for Thailand to take as it is the sixth largest contributor to plastic waste in the world's oceans.
Sea of change
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 17/02/2020
» The other day, I was walking in the park near my house when I saw this plastic bag, puffed up and blown along by the wind, crossing my path. It reminded me of that famous scene in American Beauty, where teenager Jane Burnham and boy-next-door Ricky Fitts watch a video that Ricky captured of a discarded plastic bag dancing in the wind.
Toward zero waste
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 17/02/2020
» 'Could you make sure that the punching bag will be seen?" Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa requested while posing for a photo shoot.
SiteMinder reports big rise in bookings
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 17/02/2020
» SiteMinder, a Sydney-based distribution hospitality platform provider, has observed tremendous growth in online hotel bookings in Thailand, with global platforms taking the top three spots.