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Explore the world of divine floral art

Art lovers are invited to explore creativity in transforming ordinary flowers into divine blessings at "Dhevi Leela Malee", which is running on Level 3 of Central: The Original Store, Charoen Krung Road, until Sept 1.

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Martin Phillipps of The Chills passes away at 61

Martin Phillipps, the visionary behind New Zealand's beloved jangle-pop band The Chills, passed away at 61 after complications from his long battle with hepatitis C. The news broke on Sunday through the band's social media, leaving fans and the music community mourning.

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Palestinians are pawns in a deadly game

The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip since last October's Hamas attacks on Israeli settlements will reach 40,000 people in the next week or so. (It's back up around 50-100 civilians dead per day.)

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Revamp policies to boost Thai SMEs

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are vital to the nation's economy. Yet, concerted strategies to fortify them remain abstract.

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A non-native threat to Thai waters

Thailand boasts some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. From the lush forests of the North to the mangroves of the South, this country is a sanctuary for a plethora of wildlife species. These natural systems have evolved over millennia, during which time plant and animal species have slowly moved across the landscape as climatic and ecological conditions changed. These species...

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Debt woes far from over

The news about a 72-year-old woman who was beaten up by debt collectors last week has cast doubts on the supposed successes of the government's campaign to combat loansharking.

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PDMO to issue B40bn of savings bonds in August

The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) is selling the final tranche of its savings bonds worth 40 billion baht in August, reduced from the original plan of 60 billion baht.

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Susco, IFS launch Beyond Leasing

SET-listed Susco Plc, a local oil retailer, is putting a greater emphasis on non-oil businesses by establishing electric vehicle (EV) and car financing businesses as part of its efforts to depend less on the oil trade, which is prone to global price fluctuations.

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UOBAM expects Thai stocks to make gains in second half

UOB Asset Management (UOBAM) expects the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index to top 1,440 points in the second half of the year, and recommends investors are overweight in global bonds amid market volatility.

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Squishmallows' New Holiday Collection Features an Adorable Advent Calendar That's Already Available for Pre-Order

Christmas has come early! If you consider your children (or yourself) to be a die-hard Squishmallow fans, then you know that the absolute best drops are the seasonal ones. Sure, it’s fun to get those random plushies like a chocolate donut or a licensed character like Mickey Mouse, but the real-deal special ones usually come out for the fall […]

Oilprice.com 

Wind Energy's Summer Slump Bolsters Natural Gas Dominance

Last week, U.S. wind power output slumped to the lowest in almost three years, and generators ramped up natural gas use to keep the lights on. This is not a glitch or a one-time occurrence. It is simply the reality and highlights the difference between reliability and climate ambitions. And the former will always trump the latter. July has not been a good month for wind energy in the United States. According to LSEG data cited by Reuters’ Gavin Maguire last week, the first three weeks of the month... Читать дальше...