Man, woman glue themselves to Goya's paintings at Madrid museum in climate protest
The man and a woman glued themselves to Goya's “La Maja Vestida” (The Clothed Maja) and “La Maja Desnuda” (The Naked Maja), two of the Spanish painter's best-known works. The protesters, from a group calling itself Futuro Vegetal, also daubed “+1.5C” on the wall in black paint between the two paintings, in reference to the limit fixed by the 2016 Paris climate agreement on rising temperatures. Futuro Vegetal tweeted: "We glued ourselves to Goya's Las Majas in the Prado. Last week the UN recognised the impossibility of keeping us below the limit of 1.5 Celsius [agreed at the 2015 Paris climate agreement]." Representatives from nearly 200 countries will gather in Egypt next week for the COP27 climate change conference, as pressure for tougher action to tackle global warming grows.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
November 06, 2022 04:04 UTC
Climate activists block private jet departures
Climate activists sit in front of jets and ride bicycles on the tarmac to protest against environmental pollution from aviation at Schiphol Airport outside Amsterdam on Saturday. “We want fewer flights, more trains and a ban on unnecessary short-haul flights and private jets,” said Greenpeace Netherlands campaign leader Dewi Zloch. The environmental group says Schiphol is the largest source of carbon dioxide emissions in the Netherlands, emitting 12 billion kilogrammes annually. Hundreds of other demonstrators in and around the airport’s main hall carried signs saying “Restrict Aviation” and “More Trains”. Transportation Minister Mark Harbers told parliament last month that his office could not control growing private jet traffic, and the government is considering whether to include the issue in its climate policy.
Source:Bangkok Post
November 05, 2022 16:37 UTC
TMB Bank to hold charity run for children
This year, the bank aimed to collect funds from selling tickets and donations to donate to three organisations including Children’s Hospital Foundation, Foundation for Slum Child Care, and ttb Foundation. Those who are interested in the event could register, buy tickets, and donate at the website https://parkrun-2022.ttbfoundation.org/ until November 30. Donations and ticket purchases are tax-deductible, according to Revenue Department’s conditions.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
November 05, 2022 14:02 UTC
Bangkok buses on 41 routes to run for an extra hour on Loy Krathong
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) also announced earlier this week that it is opening 33 public parks until midnight on Tuesday to accommodate the floating of krathongs. A special fair featuring live performances and stalls is also being held at the foot of Rama VIII bridge on the Thonburi side. Meanwhile, the routes and bus numbers that will be adjusted on Tuesday (November 8) are:• Lumpini Park: 4, 13, 15, 45, 47, 50, 62, 67, 76, 77, 141, 505, A3• Ong Ang Canal: 1, 4, 21, 25, 37, 53, 73, 508, AC8• Saranrom Park: 1, 2, 3, 12, 25, 47, 53, 60, 508• Maharaj Pier: 1, 25, 32, 47, 53, 80, 82, 91, 189, 503, 508• Wat Pho: 1, 12, 25, 32, 47, 53, 80, 82, 189, 503, 508• Chulalongkorn University: 16, 21, 25, 36, 47, 50, 93, 141, 501• Wat Pha Si: 23, 72• Benjasiri Park: 2, 25, 501, 508, 511• Chatuchak Park: 3, 26, 34, 39, 59, 63, 77, 96, 134, 136, 138, 145, 502, 503, 509, 510, 517, AC8, A1, A2• King Rama IX Commemoration Park: 22, 205• Huai Khwang Stadium: 12, 13, 36, 36kor, 54, 117, 204• Asiatique The Riverfront: 1, 15, 22• Santiphap Park: 12, 36, 36kor, 62, 77, 140, 168, 3-26E• Rama VII Bridge: 50, 179• Phra Pradaeng Pier: 82, 138• Phra Samut Chedi Pier: 20• Santi Chai Prakan Park: 3, 15, 32, 47, 53, 59, 65, 70, 82, 503, A4• Wat Arun: 208• Wat Prayun Wongsawat: 3, 4, 7kor, 21, 37, 82• Iconsiam: 3, 84, 88, 111, 4-18• Thonburirom Park: 21
Source:The Nation Bangkok
November 05, 2022 06:02 UTC
Thai police extend hours of criminal-record checking service
The division, which provides police checks and other services, will open from 7.30am to 4.30pm instead of 8.30am to 3.30pm, said RTP spokeswoman Napawan Panya on Friday. People can check online whether a person has a police record by filling in the form at https://www.crd-check.com/. Those who wish to check criminal records using fingerprints must make an appointment to visit the Bangkok head office or a provincial office at http://www.crdqonline.com/. Napawan added that the head office on Henri Dunant Road has prepared a waiting room at Building No 12 to reduce crowding. From November 7, the waiting room will open from 7am.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
November 05, 2022 05:03 UTC
Coalition squabble over cannabis continues
The Democrat Party has urged the Bhumjaithai Party to respect the opinions of others after one of its party MPs opposed the latest Cannabis and Hemp Bill if the clause allowing the recreational use of marijuana remains unchanged. It has been reported that the resistance has raised concern for the bill's sponsor, the Bhumjaithai Party, as it could prove to be damaging to the government coalition. Asked if the conflict will affect relations among coalition parties, Mr Jurin said the core of democracy is rational debate. Meanwhile, Natchanon Srikokuea, deputy spokesman of the Bhumjaithai Party, opposed the stance of their coalition partners on the matter. "The draft cannabis bill was participated in by many parties and registration for plant cultivation was requested by millions," he added.
Source:Bangkok Post
November 05, 2022 00:34 UTC
Thai police devise 6 measures to end bane of illegal motorbike racing
At the meeting, Prachuab announced six measures that will be implemented nationwide from next Tuesday, when most of Thailand celebrates Loy Krathong. One of the measures calls on police to crack down on illegal motorbike racing during key festivals like Loy Krathong and on public holidays. Another measure calls on police to look out for road-racing invitations “both online and on the ground”, as well as monitor suspicious social-media accounts, online shops that offer bike modifications and trade in racing equipment. Police stations are instructed to pay serious attention to all complaints about illegal racing and prosecute violators to discourage repeat offences. Police units nationwide are also being urged to consider employing reformed racers to help the police persuade potential young daredevil racers to stay off the road.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
November 04, 2022 10:04 UTC
Tomato, sugarcane tyres hit the road as manufacturers rev up moves to save environment
Tomato tyresSumitomo Rubber Industries, which sells the Dunlop brand, has been working to manufacture a new synthetic rubber by breeding rubber trees that contain tomato-derived enzymes. As tomato enzymes have a strength-enhancing effect, this new rubber is expected to reduce the wear of the tyres. Tyres for automobiles are generally manufactured with compounds, whereby several kinds of rubber are mixed with such additives as reinforcing agents and coupling agents. The Yokohama Rubber has developed a technology for producing butadiene from plants such as sugarcane and used it to make prototype tyres. The company has set a target of producing the new product on a commercial basis in 2034.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
November 04, 2022 10:04 UTC
A Look at the 2022 World Cup's new offside technology & match officials
I understand that sometimes this is very good for headlines, but this is not the case. The match officials are still involved in the decision making process as the semi automated offside gives an answer only when a player who was in an offside position plays the ball. In other words the assessment of interfering with an opponent remains match officials responsibility." The technology has already been tested at two tournaments over the last year and had been expected to be approved for the World Cup in Qatar from Nov. 20-Dec. 18. It will be used at all the venues at the tournament.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
November 03, 2022 23:05 UTC
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan shot and wounded in 'clear assassination' attempt
Khan aide Chaudhry wrote on Twitter: "It was a well-planned assassination attempt on Imran Khan, the assassin planned to kill Imran Khan and leadership of PTI, it was not 9 MM it was burst from automatic weapon... PROTESTERS ON STREETSHandsome and charismatic, Khan first grabbed international attention as a cricketer in the early 1970s. Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in December 2007 in a gun and bomb attack after holding an election rally in the city of Rawalpindi, next to Islamabad. Her father and former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was hanged in the same city in 1979 after being deposed in a military coup. PTI colleague Faisal Javed, who was also wounded and had blood stains on his clothes, told Geo TV from the hospital: "Several of our colleagues are wounded.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
November 03, 2022 22:49 UTC
FDA warns consumers after discovering contaminated squid from China
The FDA announcement came on Wednesday after a random check at the Lat Krabang Food and Drug checkpoint in May this year. The seafood was manufactured by Fujian Minwell Food Industrial Ltd in China and was allegedly imported by M Global Sourcing, which is based in Samut Sakhon, the FDA said. The 1kg packet of squid was manufactured on April 29 this year and had an expiration date of April 28, 2024, according to the FDA. The FDA warned people to check frozen seafood packages and avoid buying products manufactured by the Chinese company. For inquiries on food safety, contact FDA hotline 1556 or [email protected], or visit Facebook @FDAThai or E-mail: [email protected]moph.go.th.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
November 03, 2022 03:03 UTC
“Onigiri” photos campaign helps provide 6.8 million meals to children in Africa, Asia
Under the “Onigiri Action” annual autumn campaign by Table for Two International (TFT), supporting entities donate 100 yen (25 baht) per photo post to deliver five school meals via local partners. Onigiri is a staple traditional Japanese food made of white rice formed into triangular or cylindrical shapes and often wrapped in nori. Any onigiri is acceptable, whether homemade or shop-bought, and anyone can post photos any number of times, free of charge. TFT said more and more people in and outside Japan are taking part in the campaign as they can easily extend aid by simply posting photos on such social media as Twitter with the hashtag “#OnigiriAction” or on a dedicated website. This year, the campaign is being held for a month through November 6, bringing together a record 37 supporting entities, including major convenience store chain operator 7-Eleven Japan Co and the prefectural government of Miyagi, northeastern Japan.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
November 03, 2022 03:03 UTC
Myanmar tycoon's network busted
Myanmar tycoon's network bustedThe Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) have widened their joint investigation and seized assets from the drug network belonging to Myanmar tycoon Tun Min Latt, estimated at 1.8 billion baht. Tun Min Latt: Taxes probedAccording to Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin, the tycoon's case is one of two that authorities have been investigating since 2019. Pol Maj Gen Nitithorn Jintakanon, deputy chief of the MPB, said officers have tracked the Myanmar tycoon's financial transactions since 2019. The Myanmar drug dealer, 53, was arrested in a dawn raid in September along with three Thai nationals. However, two Thai nationals, identified as Pannarong Khunpitak and Kallayawee Thiraprapawong, who are believed to be the Myanmar tycoon's business associates, are still on the run, their whereabouts unknown.
Source:Bangkok Post
November 03, 2022 00:16 UTC
New mindset 'key to green growth'
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha delivers a keynote speech espousing the virtues of Thailand's bio-circular-green economic model at the Global Compact Network Thailand Forum on Wednesday. Mr Anucha gave a summary of the prime minister's speech which illustrated the importance of the BCG economic concept as a means to advance sustainable economic growth and ecological restoration. With this in mind, Thailand's BCG model will be highlighted at the Apec summit, known as the Bangkok Goal Declaration on BCG. Thailand has already started sharing its BCG economic model, adopted as a roadmap to balanced, environmentally friendly and all-inclusive economic growth, he noted. More than 110 organisations joined the GCNT Forum 2022.
Source:Bangkok Post
November 02, 2022 23:12 UTC
Funds to secure World Cup football broadcast rights to come from NBTC budget
Prawit said that the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) will use its budget to purchase the broadcast rights for the World Cup, which kicks off in Qatar from November 21 to December 18. “The deal has yet to be finalised, but the budget will come from the NBTC,” the deputy PM said. The World Cup is one of the sport events under the “must-have” rule imposed by the NBTC since 2012 to be made available for free on television. Other sport events covered by this rule are: the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, SEA Games, Asean Para Games, Asian Games and Asian Para Games. It is best to finish negotiating the deal as soon as possible, because the price will usually go up closer to the event, he said.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
November 02, 2022 08:03 UTC