This article, after a few interruptions, is Part 3 of "Changing Thailand: The Series." It began with a prologue that presented an overview, emphasising that Thailand has been lagging behind its neighbours in terms of per-capita income growth.
The cyanide poisoning drama involving a pregnant suspect in Kanchanaburi is a shock, not only because of the high number of victims but also the legal loopholes that enabled the suspect to obtain and allegedly misuse a highly hazardous substance.
MSCI, one of the most influential gatekeepers of environmental, social, and governance ratings, is about to downgrade the ESG ratings of 31,000 investment funds in one fell swoop. The dramatic move comes after MSCI decided to update its methodology and require funds to meet higher standards for AA or AAA ratings. One would expect a move with such a potentially far-reaching impact on financial...
'Sell in May and go away" is an old market saying that is likely to ring true this year. Several risk factors have emerged, such as small US banks facing deposit outflows and central banks continuing to raise their interest rates amid stubbornly high inflation.
Disinformation, in particular state-sponsored online disinformation, has emerged as the main disrupter of electoral integrity in Thailand.
A brand new Gallup poll shows that support for nuclear energy in the United States is at a 10-year high. This finding is in keeping with what is proving to be a global groundswell in support of the oft-maligned, always contentious form of energy production. As pressure ramps up globally for the rapid expansion of reliable and low-emissions energy, the myriad benefits of nuclear power are becoming less and less overshadowed by its obvious and sometimes terrifying drawbacks. For several generations now... Читать дальше...
A new report from a group that advocates for gig workers reveals at least 31 workers — primarily working for Uber, Lyft and DoorDash — were murdered while on the job last year.
Читать дальше...KOIN 6 News learned there are serious questions about whether the city's law that forces developers to include affordable housing in new projects has backfired.
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT—Former Mayor Jonathan Tan of Pandan town in Antique province took his oath of office on Wednesday as the new chairperson and administrator of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), the agency administering the Subic Bay Freeport announced. President Marcos appointed Tan on April 28, replacing Rolen Paulino, who filed his courtesy resignation […]
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Brian Kelleher | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Brian Kelleher’s career may not be over just yet.
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TL:DR: Celebrate the holiday by gifting your mother or any other loved one with something truly remarkable: the Chounette L' Etonnante 4 Preserved Roses Box. Typically retailing for $89, this romantic bundle of flowers is now only $28.88 shipped, just in time for Mother's Day. — Read the rest
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McGhee coached the Falcons' junior varsity basketball team this past season. Also, another city team has a new leader, too.
Lincoln East is the lone city team to earn a No. 1 seed for Class A district baseball. Take a look at the full pairings for all three classes.
At the urging of advocates, Gov. Jim Pillen agreed to make a one-time stabilization payment for developmental disability service providers for pay raises and staff hirings this year.
Low-income loans are personal loans offered by lenders who work with low-income borrowers. While you may qualify, you’ll likely get a higher interest rate.
If you’re like me, at some point you wondered where Ed Sheeran came from. All of a sudden he was a thing, invading airwaves and weddings with his earnest odes and gently R&B-inspired white-guy pop. Sheeran is fine like a bland meal you didn’t pay for or a bath that was hot five minutes ago. And according to him in…
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