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The man with the killer shorts

The strongest brands usually have a hero product they are instantly recognised for. Hermès has their Birkin bags, Burberry is known for their trench coats and Porsche's 911 sports car is a classic that continues to be coveted.

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A disastrous reboot

It has been 25 years since the original Cruel Intentions hit theatres. The 1999 version was a massive success among teenagers, grossing US$76 million worldwide. It was also the film that catapulted British rock group The Verve to international fame with their iconic single Bitter Sweet Symphony featured on the soundtrack.

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Time ripe to prevent unrest

Political tensions have soared this week after firebrand Sondhi Limthongkul, leader of the now-defunct People's Alliance (PAD), unveiled his plan to hold regular political activities starting next year.

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Buddhism is always oddly political

On the upcoming Wednesday, a grand ceremony will be held at Sanam Luang to welcome a sacred tooth relic of the Lord Buddha. China is sending a precious piece of Buddha relics to Thailand for a 72-day procession in celebration of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua's 72nd birthday and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and...

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Treaty could end our plastic crisis

On Nov 13, a coalition of 160 civil society organisations in Thailand made a historic plea, submitting a joint statement urging the Thai government to champion a strong Global Plastics Treaty at the upcoming fifth and final negotiations in Busan, South Korea. This treaty, initiated in 2022, aims to establish a legally binding global framework to address plastic pollution across its entire life...

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Axa targets B6bn revenue in 2024

The Thai unit of a French multinational insurance firm is on track for revenue to exceed 6 billion baht this year, supporting its goal of becoming a top 10 player in the local market by 2026, says new chief executive Guillaume Mirabaud.

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Senior executives to be in high demand next year

The Thai job market is expected to be stable next year, with senior-level candidates still in high demand, according to Robert Walters Thailand, a recruitment consultancy.

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Foreign e-commerce platforms 'must register locally'

All e-commerce platforms in Thailand operated by foreign companies will be required to register their businesses and open a formal office in the kingdom as part of the government's effort to curb the influx of cheap, low-quality products into the country, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.