Dive in with Longines
From left: Two-tone HydroConquest with the bracelet also featuring rose PVD; Green version of HydroConquest accentuated by yellow PVD. Since 2007, HydroConquest has been Longines' modern diver's watch designed for performance and elegance. New two-tone models feature a coating of rose or yellow PVD outlining the unidirectional rotating bezel for an even more elegant look. Longines has built a special relationship with the world of sports by being a timekeeper for championships or a partner of international sports federations. The blue and black models are now available in two-tone steel with yellow or rose PVD.
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July 15, 2021 23:47 UTC
Timing is everything
Dishes, like Kaew's bulky foie gras sushi, are most treasured by his customers. If the sumptuously rich, creamy and buttery foie gras is what you'd die for, then order the foie gras sushi (320 baht) and prepare to go to gastronomic heaven. The green-hued sushi roll, which comes smothered with wasabi mayo, stars deep-fried breaded Hokkaido scallop, cubed fresh hamachi, avocado, unagi glaze and fragrant oba leaf. For salad lovers, options range from Alaskan king crab honey salad, avocado salad, tofu salad and Thai-style yum salmon. I had spicy salmon salad (290 baht).
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July 15, 2021 23:37 UTC
Criticism mounts over digital regulatory bill
The royal decree on regulating digital platforms was formulated by the Electronic Transactions Development Agency as a subordinate law of the Electronic Transactions Act. The royal decree on regulating digital platforms that are subject to prior notifications was formulated by the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) as a subordinate law of the Electronic Transactions Act. Chaichana Mitrpant, executive director of the ETDA, said the decree was drafted to address complaints from consumers and businesses who said digital platforms treated them unfairly. Many consumers on digital platforms are troubled by inferior goods and services, fraud, unfair prices, personal data leakage as well as unfair terms and conditions, he said. Foreign platforms that provide services in Thailand are obliged to have their representatives in the country who take responsibility for their services.
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July 15, 2021 23:31 UTC
Long-stay visas, EVs to help spur economy
Long-stay visas, EVs to help spur economyThe government plans to allow rich foreigners to enjoy long-stay visas in Thailand. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow is planning to propose to the cabinet a plan to allow rich foreigners to enjoy long-stay visas in Thailand. According to Mr Supattanapong, the Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) approved in principle on June 4 a scheme to offer long-stay visas to four groups of foreigners -- rich global citizens, wealthy retirees, rich professionals working in Thailand, and highly skilled professionals. High-skilled professionals with no age limits are required to work in target industries or academic experts in universities or state agencies. Mr Supattanapong said the government remains committed to continuing to stimulate investment, particularly in digital and electric vehicles (EVs).
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July 15, 2021 23:26 UTC
AstraZeneca delays 61m doses
This month, we have procured 10 million doses so it is still going according to plan," Mr Sathit said. "We have to wait for AstraZeneca vaccines day by day. "The Department of Disease Control (DDC) will sign a contract on July 16 with Pfizer to procure 20 million doses. The Government Pharmaceutical Organization will also sign a deal with Moderna for five million doses next week," Mr Sathit said. The government previously promised that 10 million doses would arrive last month and 10 million more would be delivered this month.
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July 15, 2021 23:03 UTC
TEST YOURSELF: Because the night
TEST YOURSELF: Because the nightPhoto: Sirisak 'Ton' ChaitedNightlife workers want some respectTest Yourself is where you can improve your reading skills. Sirisak "Ton" Chaited - Human rights activist for the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as sex workersWhy are you campaigning for sex workers? One of my life purposes is to be a human rights activist, especially for equality for the LGBTQIA+ community and sex workers. Many people may label our profession as shameful or immoral, but, actually, sex workers aren't that different from other professions. I was reading the latest measures from the CCSA that were announced in the middle of the night on June 27.
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July 15, 2021 04:18 UTC
Why wasn't home isolation in the plan?
Why wasn't home isolation in the plan? A medical worker takes care of a Covid patient in an isolation room. The hospital on June 22 called us two hours later with the children's positive results. Last month, recovering at home -- home isolation was not an option; the Public Health Ministry finally endorsed this policy recently. Why wasn't home isolation for those with mild symptoms part of the initial plan?
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July 13, 2021 23:48 UTC
Jab switch a big decision
Jab switch a big decisionThe Public Health Ministry's announcement that it will shift its vaccination policy to give the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine as a second dose to those who received a Sinovac jab for their first shot is a major decision that will require massive downstream adjustments. The implications of the policy shift are many and possibly massive. Such a major shift in vaccine policy should be made only when there is enough scientific evidence to support it. Since only about 12% of the population have received vaccines, the priority should also still be to give a first jab to as many people as quickly as possible. Now that the AstraZeneca vaccine will be used as the second dose, will the supplies be delivered on time?
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July 13, 2021 23:48 UTC
Digital regulation draft bill a double-edged sword
SIGNIFICANT BURDEN"It is still uncertain what additional requirements digital platform operators will have to comply with. Stringent requirements could place a significant burden on digital platform operators," Dhiraphol Suwanprateep, a partner at law firm Baker & McKenzie, told the Bangkok Post. The aim of this decree is to regulate digital platforms to be fair and transparent as well as improve consumer protection. Digital platforms outside Thailand that offer services to consumers in Thailand are also subject to this legislation. This will put a burden on digital operators to notify and inform officials about new services, he said.
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July 13, 2021 23:48 UTC
Virus expert pushes for mixing jabs
Virus expert pushes for mixing jabsRespected virus expert Yong Poovorawan insisted mixing and matching vaccines is a safe and effective method for fighting the fast-spreading Delta variant of Covid-19, even after a World Health Organization (WHO) scientist on Monday advised against it. His remark came after WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan advised against people mixing and matching Covid-19 vaccines from different manufacturers, calling it a "dangerous trend" since there is little data available about the health impacts. Data from mix and match studies of different vaccines are awaited -- immunogenicity and safety both need to be evaluated." That led to studies of injecting the inactivated virus of the Sinovac vaccine in the first dose to be followed soon by the second dose of AstraZeneca. The studies were put into practice and it was found that the cross-vaccination was able to spur body immunity higher and faster than anticipated, Prof Yong explained.
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July 13, 2021 23:37 UTC
Reskilling for the future vital in the new normal
Reskilling will be a vital element of this rehabilitation, especially for low-income workers in the much-changed labour landscape. There is an urgent need for innovative training and reskilling programs, and support for workers as they make these difficult transitions. In Thailand, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has also stressed the need for reskilling and capacity-building in order to resuscitate the tourism industry. This might take the form of government-backed, end-to-end reskilling bootcamps, or one-stop shops that provide support and reskilling resources to job seekers in transition. With collaboration between companies, policy makers, and educators, reskilling programs can speed a sustainable recovery across Asia, building a better working future for this unique region.
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July 13, 2021 12:59 UTC
Tour vans in crisis, no one is hiring them
(Photo: Prasit Tangprasert)NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Tour van operator Punnawit Jaenlue used to make about 20 hire-trips a month, earning about 50,000 baht. He and other tour van operators desperately need assistance. Mr Punnawit said tour van operators have been left with a heavy financial burden, not the least being the monthly instalments on their vans. He called on the government and agencies to ask financial institutions to suspend debt payments for 3-6 months for tour van operators. During the first round of the Covid-19 pandemic, the government had suspended debt repayments for van operators for three months, he added.
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July 13, 2021 07:38 UTC
Agency warns investors of DeFi risks, legal situation
Agency warns investors of DeFi risks, legal situationThese GEN token holders have traced data on the blockchain and found the owners of some token wallets were exempt from a trading tax while others were not. "A DeFi platform is a new technology accompanied with risks that investors may not know. GEN, a governance token of Genesis, was dumped in June and generated a significant loss for token holders. These GEN token holders have traced data on the blockchain and found that the owners of some token wallets were exempt from trading fee while others were not. Some token holders said they have filed complaints with the police in three provinces but haven't yet filed a complaint with the Economic Crime Suppression Division.
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July 13, 2021 00:45 UTC
iLaw says curbs curtail free speech
iLaw says curbs curtail free speechThe Internet Law Reform Dialogue (iLaw) group has slammed new restrictions issued under the emergency decree to curb the latest wave of Covid-19. On its Facebook page, iLaw targeted Announcement No.27 under the emergency rule which, it said, includes a provision (Restriction No.11) limiting free speech during the current situation. iLaw posted that Restriction No.11 under Announcement No.27 is shorter than the previous announcement, and contains some key differences. Announcement No.1 prohibited the presentation of fake news and false information about Covid-19 that causes panic, but the new announcement only mentions "messages that may cause panic" and omits the term "fake", iLaw posted. This can mean those who drew up the restriction may want to take aim also at people who spread true information which causes panic, it said.
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July 13, 2021 00:18 UTC
Russia is back and it's a little bit better
Russia is back and it's a little bit betterRussian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, left, and Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar's armed forces, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing prior to their talks in Moscow. AFPMake no mistake, Russia is back in Southeast Asia, the region where its former empire reigned during the Cold War. Today Russia is determined to break US-led sanctions and further integrate its economy with the region's economic dynamics. In Jakarta, Mr Lavrov reiterated that Russia sees Asean as a strategic, reliable and predictable ally in international affairs. In a broader strategic context, Russia can use its closer ties with Myanmar to counter the US hardline approach, creating some breathing room for the regime.
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July 12, 2021 23:42 UTC