Homage to childhood dreamsThe centrepiece of ‘Dream Big.’ is a white Porsche 911 Carrera. In the hand of a larger-than-life figure with a racing driver’s helmet, the Coupé looks like a toy car. The artwork is an homage to the dreams of childhood. Digital artist and Porsche fan Chris Labrooy first created ‘Dream Big.’ via CGL and then transferred it into reality. With our ‘The Art of Dreams’ initiative, we want to inspire people to do just that – to dream,” says Robert Ader, Chief Mar-keting Officer (CMO) at Porsche.

Alvaro Morata headed Spain into the lead in the 11th minute, and the future was looking bleak for Japan at half-time. The Blue Samurai returned after the break knowing that they needed a win since Germany were 1-0 up against Costa Rica. Then Kaoru Mitoma chased a ball to the byline before cutting it back for Ao Tanaka to make it 2-1. The goal was crucial, as Japan needed a win to qualify since Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2. Japan finished top of Group E and will face Croatia in the round of 16, while second-place Spain will play Morocco.

The move follows an instruction from Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha that the four agencies collaborate to encourage more multinational firms to open their regional headquarters here, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Thursday. She said officials from the Board of Investment, the Revenue Department, the Department of Business Development, and the Bank of Thailand will meet in the middle of this month to fast-track one-stop service. The meeting will be chaired by Deputy Premier and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Traisuree said. The minister chairs a government subcommittee focused on reducing obstacles to investment.

Those who enjoy snapping photos are drawn to the area because of the breathtaking dawn. The hours between 4 and 5 in the morning, when the mist is still there, but the sun's rays are just beginning to illuminate the scene, are often regarded as the best time to see the hills by many photographers. Visitors to Long Coc may also taste numerous appealing native delicacies and teas and immerse themselves in the cultural space of the Muong ethnic community. Traditional Midland tea, Bat Tien tea, and Shan Tuyet tea are some of the region's well-known beverages. If you're a nature lover who doesn't want to spend too much time travelling but wants to get away from the city, a visit to Phu Tho's Long Coc valley is a wonderful option for the weekend.

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is hotting up with sudden-death matches in the group stage to decide which teams will qualify for the last-32 knockout phase. But World Cup fever is raging even among viewers not interested in the football, thanks to the handsome faces and gorgeous physiques on display in matches. The Nation has selected five footballers with the best looks and bodies competing in this World Cup.

Monrat Wiwitthanakorn, the owner of a perennial tree plantation in Phichit’s Pho Thale district, said on Tuesday that a 10 to 15-year-old resin tree can produce oil that can be mixed with diesel in a 50:50 ratio and serve as perfectly good fuel. “I have used this mixed oil in farm machines and found no problem. In fact, some machines also work with 100% oil from resin trees,” he said. It takes about two days to collect enough oil, he said, adding that the output varies from tree to tree. Monrat said he has been urging fellow farmers to plant resin trees on unused land as they are environmentally friendly and produce by-products that can help reduce farming costs.

His channel, which mainly recaps Korean movies and dramas, has more than 600 videos and over 2.14 million subscribers. One of the most popular videos on his channel is the Indian hero movie “Krrish” that has racked up more than 24.7 million views. Another recap YouTuber, G Movie, has over 2.41 million subscribers. What these star recap YouTubers share in common is that they retell the movie or drama with a touch of humour. “I watch movie recap channels because they are even more entertaining than the actual films.

Parliament President Chuan Leekpai said on Monday that the bill is now the second topic on the House’s agenda and can be moved up after a week’s notice. The marijuana bill, which was engineered by coalition partner Bhumjaithai, was sent back to the House committee that vetted the bill for a review in September. Bhumjaithai Party cried foul, asking why a coalition partner was trying to undermine its political popularity. The party had promised to legalise marijuana while campaigning for votes ahead of the 2019 general election.

While the number of foreign passengers on international flights at Kansai International Airport jumped to about 206,000 from about 71,000 in September after the government significantly eased entry restrictions on Oct. 11, the number of Japanese passengers also increased from about 74,000 to 95,000. However, the number of Chinese visitors to Japan, which had been booming before the coronavirus crisis, has been sluggish due to the impact of the “zero-Covid” strategy in China. Both the total number of international passengers and the number of foreign tourists have recovered to only 15% of the pre-pandemic level of October 2019. On the other hand, a recovery trend for domestic flights has become clear, mainly due to an increase in the number of domestic travellers as a result of nationwide travel support measures that began in October. Domestic passenger volume at the Kansai, Osaka International (Itami), and Kobe airports totalled 2.1 million, up 70% from the same month last year, the highest level since February 2020 and more than 90% compared to October 2019.

What kids can do to protect themselves from cyberbullying:• Set private settingsParents teach children not to talk to strangers on the street. If it is impossible to completely protect yourself from the same bully neighbour, it’s also possible to do it on a personal account across social networks. Guides on how to do this are available on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, Reddit. • Block the aggressor, complain to the moderatorsMany websites and all social networks can add a user to a black/block list. Guides on how to do this are available on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, Reddit.

You won’t just waste less food, but you’ll also save money as a result. Fruits and vegetables that are irregularly shaped or damaged are frequently discarded because they don’t match consumer expectations, yet consuming them can help reduce food waste. Use proper food storagePlace the more important items in the front of your refrigerator or cabinet and the newer items in the back. It will prevent both financial loss and food waste. Connect with an NGO while you host a partyEven though food waste is fairly typical at weddings and celebrations, proper planning for food waste is always suggested.

Apec, China reopening could boost growth to 4%Thailand's economy is expected to grow by 3-4% next year, growth supported by the tourism industry and as an outcome of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit, a seminar was told. Mr Sanan said he regarded this year as a challenge for the economy as the country faced crises brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has hit economic growth across the board. However, Mr Sanan is confident GDP will grow 3-4%, while export growth will rise to 3-5% following news that China will reopen its country by the middle of next year. China's reopening will result in an increase in foreign tourists in Thailand, doubling the number from this year to 20 million tourists. The chamber will expedite planning for the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy model and foreign investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), to ensure the pace of growth is maintained.

Substitute Fernandez made sure of the three points when he curled a superb shot into the top corner in the 87th minute. The result restored order for the Argentines in Group C after their shock opening 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia. Argentina, on three points, can guarantee progress with a win over Poland, top on four, in their final game on Wednesday. Mexico, who have now lost all four World Cup clashes with Argentina, have one point and must beat Saudi Arabia, on three, to have any chance of continuing their run of making the last 16 in the last seven World Cups, but even that might not be enough. With the prospect of an Argentina elimination, tensions were high on and off the ball in a scrappy first half but with the two sets of fans creating an electric atmosphere in the stadium.

Meanwhile, the success of the Apec summit early this month sparked hope of a perfect outcome for host Thailand. Video clips of world leaders showcasing Thai food and culture went viral around the globe. Meanwhile, Thais’ anxiety was rising over whether they would get free broadcasts of the Fifa World Cup. Another mess followed the deal when the broadcasters complained True Corp had dominated the World Cup broadcast allocation with 32 of the 64 matches. Amorn Wanichwiwatana, DPhil (Oxon), is a former member of the Constitution Drafting Commission and a political scientist at Chulalongkorn University.

PTT asked to help subsidise power chargesAn electric vehicle is recharged in Siam Square area of Bangkok. The government is trying to freeze power costs for small consumers as the price of natural gas used for electricity generation continues to force costs up. This would allow Egat to freeze its electricity charges for people who use no more than 500 units per month. The fund would also contribute alongside the proposed PTT contribution to freeze charges from January to April, he said. The country must import a large amount of expensive LNG for power generation because natural gas production in the Gulf of Thailand is declining.