Sago worm billed as astronaut food
Thai aerospace engineers have entered the second phase of the National Aeronautics plus Space Administration (Nasa) competition by suggesting Thai food intelligence — in the form of the sago worm — to feed future astronauts during long-duration space voyages, according to the Public Relations Department.Continue Reading
Vietnam downgrades Typhoon Noru to tropical storm, but warns of flood risks
HANOI: Vietnam on Wednesday (Sep 28) downgraded Typhoon Noru to a tropical depression, but warned residents to stay on alert because of the risks from flooding and landslides caused by heavy rain, the government said. The storm made landfall in the early hours with winds of 117kmh in the provinceContinue Reading
Commentary: Should overbooking practices for flights, cruises be scrapped?
The controversy over the common practice of overbooking provides heated up after Genting Dream cruise passengers were bumped off their holiday earlier this month. SUSS’ Lau Kong Cheen and Vanessa Liu discuss why overbooking is a necessary evil.Continue Reading
How Netflix turned Jeffrey Dahmer into its ‘star’ of the month
Netflix will display plenty of big-name stars in the weeks forward as the streaming service begins its buildup toward awards time of year. But its current main character, its MVP for the month, is Jeffrey Dahmer, the notorious serial killer who else died in 1994.Continue Reading
Foo Fighters set to honor Taylor Hawkins in second tribute show
The late Foo Fighters’ drummer Taylor Hawkins is going to be honored in an all-star tribute concert in Los Angeles on Tuesday night.Continue Reading
Commentary: Why aren’t introverts celebrated in the workplace?
The biggest problem with introverts is that they allow themselves to believe that will being introverted is certainly their biggest downside. They just need to learn the subtle art of self-promotion, says career strategist Adrian Choo.Continue Reading
How have BTO flats in prime areas fared since their launch?
The Prime Area Public Housing design will help prevent main areas from getting exclusive neighbourhoods that will only the well-to-do can also enjoy in private casing, said National Development Minister Desmond Shelter.Continue Reading
Russian realtors lose B1.8m in extortion
SURAT THANI: A Russian couple which deal in property have sought help from the police, stating a gang associated with foreign men confronted them in a coffee bar in Koh Samui and extorted them out of 1 . almost eight million baht within cryptocurrency.Continue Reading
EC outlines new pre-poll regulations
The Election Commission (EC) has provided clarification on its new electioneering regulations during the 180-day period prior to the end of the House of Representatives’ term.Continue Reading
Prayut hit with graft claims
The opposition on Tuesday filed a petition against suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and two cabinet ministers for malfeasance over alleged graft in two projects under the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Higher Education Science Research and Innovation (MHESRI).Continue Reading