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Новости за 15.07.2024

BangkokPost.com 

Inequality spurs democratic backsliding

With November's election in the United States fast approaching, Democrats continue to debate whether to campaign on the economy or the future of democracy. In fact, our research at the Chicago Center on Democracy shows that the two issues are closely connected: high levels of income inequality increase the risk of a democracy sliding into autocracy.

BangkokPost.com 

The story of Trendy Gallery

While most art galleries in Thailand do not attract many visitors, Trendy Gallery in River City Bangkok draws crowds and many exhibitions held there sell out completely.

BangkokPost.com 

Race for glory this September

Following its Bangkok debut in 2022 and a sold-out race in Malaysia last year, the "Asics Meta: Time: Trials" is making its way back to Thailand with a 10km race to be held at Suphachalasai National Stadium, Rama I Road, on Sept 22.

BangkokPost.com 

Korean entertainment you can enjoy this month

Here are two interesting Korean programmes you can watch this month. First is the unusual TV dating show Possessed Love and the second is for those who missed Blackpink's world tour Born Pink and want to watch it in cinemas.

BangkokPost.com 

Early education helps shape future

During the first five years of a child's life, the brain increases 300% in size but more importantly, the neural connections which allow the brain to function increase even more. During the crucial first three years, synaptic linkages surge from zero to 1,000 trillion, far more than at any other time in life. One can therefore make the case that supporting early brain development is one of the...

BangkokPost.com 

First test for new senators

Some 200 new senators recently endorsed by the Election Commission (EC) have the task of selecting a Senate Speaker, a position crucial for the integrity of the upper house.

BangkokPost.com 

Our UN obligations on disappearances

Enforced disappearance is the technical term for a heinous crime whereby a person or persons are deprived of their liberty, such as detention in an unknown place ("incommunicado"). This is accompanied by a cover-up by the state.

BangkokPost.com 

DES Ministry plans to hold urgent discussions on orbital slot

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry plans to hold an urgent meeting with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and state enterprise National Telecom (NT) to address its concern over the country's rights to use the 50.5° East satellite orbit, which expires in November.

BangkokPost.com 

Zeekr to launch EV range amid sales dip

Domestic premium car sales plunged by 30% year-on-year during the first half amid the economic slowdown and intensifying competition, fuelled by more Chinese electric vehicles entering the Asian market as a result of the impact of the US-China trade war, says Zeekr Intelligent Technology, a Chinese EV maker under the Zeekr brand.

BangkokPost.com 

Talks start over Thai-Korean economic deal

South Korea and Thailand held their first talks over an economic partnership agreement (EPA) on July 9-11, seeking to pave the way for a free trade deal between the two countries by late 2025.

BangkokPost.com 

Monarch contributions

His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua has long been aware of the importance of agriculture -- the heart of the national economy -- since he was the Crown Prince.

CBSNews.com 

Secret Service says it's confident in RNC security plans after Trump rally shooting

Officials with the Secret Service, the FBI and the City of Milwaukee briefed reporters Sunday on security plans for the Republican National Convention set to begin Monday in Wisconsin. Meanwhile, FBI officials released new details about their investigation into the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at his campaign rally in Pennsylvania Saturday. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Nicole Sganga report.