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Ideas for Celebrating National Aviation Day

Nasa.gov 

It was in 1939 that President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first presidential proclamation designating Aug. 19 – Orville Wright’s birthday – as a day in which citizens are encouraged to participate in activities that promote interest in aviation. So how will you be a good citizen and observe the day as indicated by the […]

Alyssa Edwards Brings RuPaul to Tears in Drag Race Global All Stars Premiere

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Drag Race fans have seen RuPaul get emotional a number of times over the years, but actual tears? Those are Ru-served for very special occasions — and very special queens. Enter Alyssa Edwards, who’s officially representing the good ol’ U-S of A in the inaugural season of RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars, now streaming […]

Inner-city land prices increase in first half

BangkokPost.com 

The rise in land prices in Bangkok's inner-city locations was among the top five largest increases in both the first and second quarters of 2024, reflecting the trend of higher volumes of new condo supply launched in these areas.

Is AI a curse or a blessing for education?

BangkokPost.com 

My collegiate rowing coach at the University of Western Ontario was an eccentric West German named Dr Volker Nolte, a stocky and imposing figure who was only funny when he didn't mean to be. He was a biomechanics wizard, obsessing over the countervailing forces of the rower and shell, currents and winds, blades and water. In the early 80s, as part of his doctoral research, he designed a sliding...

Revamping development strategy

BangkokPost.com 

Thailand's economic trajectory is teetering on the edge of regression, demanding immediate attention. Thailand's growth rates in the first quarter of 2024 fell behind all Asean member countries except Myanmar. These facts cast serious doubts on the efficacy of traditional economic development strategies. The primary goal of enhancing the well-being of Thai citizens is at stake.

Casino bill lacks input

BangkokPost.com 

The sea change in politics after the downfall of former prime minister Srettha Thavisin will delay the pro-casino policy that Pheu Thai has pushed forward aggressively. Such a delay is welcome as this policy is still considered half-baked, lacking public participation in any meaningful sense.

AI phones from Google, Apple will erode trust

BangkokPost.com 

Alphabet Inc's Google is racing to stuff its products with the most advanced artificial intelligence features, including some that will make you question everything you see and hear online.

Centara awarded multiple accolades

BangkokPost.com 

Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) achieved an "outstanding performance" in Institutional Investor's 2024 Asia-Pacific (ex-Japan) Executive Team rankings, securing eight prestigious awards and showcasing its excellence in multiple categories.

Industry sentiment up in July

BangkokPost.com 

The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) increased for the first time in four months to 89.3 points in July, driven by higher demand for food, medicine and cosmetic products, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).