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Opinion – The Decline of Ban Tad Thong Street: Chulalongkorn University Must Act
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Ban Tad Thong was a unique and charming street. It was a blend of old-fashioned car accessory shops and long-standing restaurants, where university alumni could reminisce about their time at Chulalongkorn University. These small businesses,...
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Analysis – Economists are unanimous that monetary policy could be key to mitigating impact from Trump’s tariff
Economists are unanimous in their call that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to lower the interest rates during its next meeting this month as the Bank of Thailand could be one of the key agencies that would...
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Opinion – Thailand courts India with red carpet welcome to Modi
The past week saw Thailand being the host of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for multi-sectoral technical and economic cooperation (BIMSTEC) whereby leaders of 7 nations in the grouping were gathered in Bangkok, but one foreign leader got a...
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Siam Piwat Hosts “BIMSTEC Young Gen Forum” at ICONSIAM
Siam Piwat Group, a leading real estate and retail developer, hosted the "BIMSTEC Young Gen Forum: Where the Future Meets" on April 2–3, 2025, at ICONSIAM.The event was part of the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical...
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MQDC Receives External Safety Certification for All Its Projects after Earthquake
MQDC has checked all 17 of its projects for safety after the earthquake, using external specialists in a four-step process:Preliminary inspection: MQDC engineers checked the building structures and found no major damage. The inspection was completed by 29 March.Detailed...
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Opinion: A Plea for Chulalongkorn University to Honor Its Buddhist Traditions
During my ten months as a monk during the COVID-19 pandemic, I heard troubling rumors from monks and friends at Chulalongkorn University. They claimed that the university had forced the International Tripitaka Hall to vacate its space on the...
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Thailand and ASEAN needs better supply chain mgmt. to overcome disruptions
In a world that is becoming ever more disruptive amid rising geopolitical tensions, the need for a steady and back-up of supply chain management has become a paramount thing that most entrepreneurs must take into consideration.Under the new world...
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Opinion – Historic Victory for Thai Students: Supreme Court Rules School Haircut Rule Unconstitutional
One thing is certain for all Thai commoners: bad education, bad schools. How? One of the most oppressive and traumatic experiences shared across generations is the school haircut rule. For decades, students were forced to have the same haircut,...