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BangkokPost.com 

Take a journey into parallel worlds

Art lovers are invited into the psychological exploration of parallel worlds during "The Reflections Of Our Imagined Realities", which is running at Saratta Space at Reno Hotel Bangkok, Soi Kasemsan 1, Rama I Road, until June 2.

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Central Group embraces the world of art

Central Group has announced its support for the Collateral Event at the 60th International Art Exhibition (Biennale Arte 2024) which takes place in Venice, Italy, from now until Nov 24.

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The winner-take-all economy is ruining art, too

I was on the whole disappointed by this year's Whitney Biennial -- it was hard for me to tell if one video installation was art or an HR training video -- but as an economist, I have to admit the exhibition was successful in at least one respect: It did what art is supposed to do, which is to hold up a mirror to our society and economy. And this year's biennial shows how America's elite...

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Our freedoms depend on press freedom too

In just the first week of this year, at least 18 journalists were assaulted while covering alleged election irregularities and violence in Bangladesh. Then, in early February, journalists in Pakistan were hindered from covering elections by a wave of violence, widespread internet blackouts, and mobile-network suspensions. In March, journalists in Turkey were shot at and banned from observing local...

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Catching the AI wave

Microsoft's announcement that it will build a data centre in Thailand, seizing the momentum of AI-driven advances in Southeast Asia, is welcome.

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PM takes page from Thaksin's playbook

The cabinet reshuffle may trigger speculation about cracks in the Pheu Thai Party, owing to the departure of prominent figures like Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara. The shift indicates that ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra is taking the reins of the party.

BangkokPost.com 

Reshuffle cements Srettha's grip

After eight months at the helm, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin staged a much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle with unexpected drama and unsurprising consolidation. As head of a coalition government, Mr Srettha appears more "prime ministerial" as the reshuffle has strengthened his hand to implement the ruling Pheu Thai Party's flagship policies.

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Syntec plans expansion of data centre business

SET-listed contractor Syntec Construction has established a new team to handle data centre construction projects as demand rises, particularly from large players.

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Push to promote local exhibition sector

Three months after the government announced its "Ignite Thailand" vision to establish the country as a hub for aviation and tourism, the outline of the scheme has been slow to take shape, while the post of tourism and sports minister was recently reshuffled.

Radiotoday.co.uk 

Commercial radio presenter Brian Moore dies aged 52

Former Metro Radio and Rock FM breakfast presenter Brian Moore has died at the age of 52. He passed away on Saturday having been poorly since having a stroke six years ago. Tributes have been made on social media, all saying how Brian was one of radio’s good guys, a true professional and great broadcaster. […]

Rugby League Supporters Association Online 

Wigan Warriors • Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE

sergeant pepper wrote:


I think we should go well further than this. Let's ban singing, no wait let's go full snooker and ban anything that registers over a gentle whisper.

Anyway back OT...

I can actually sympathise somewhat with the Saints fans on this one. For me it comes down to having a bit of respect. Everyone hates us, Saints or Leeds, but in reality, it's those three sides who prop up every other club in SL.

Hull KR and plenty of the historically "smaller" sides... Читать дальше...