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Trump: Neither unique nor irreplaceable
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 16/07/2024
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Almost everybody who feels obliged to comment about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump is currently insisting that "violence has no place in American politics", but of course it has. Four US presidents have been assassinated while in office, and three others (now including Mr Trump) have been injured in assassination attempts.
Don't tamper with Social Security Fund
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/07/2024
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The Srettha government is considering various measures to resuscitate the country's economy, including reducing financial contributions to the Social Security Fund (SSF) -- the state pension and welfare fund for millions of workers and retirees.
Genre-bending greats
Life, John Clewley, Published on 16/07/2024
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Swamp Dogg (real name Jerry Williams Jr) is a well-known black American singer, songwriter, producer and Williams Jr's alter ego. A few years back, I wrote about Blame It On The Dogg: The Swamp Dogg Anthology 1968-1978, which features some of his hit R&B songs (put out under his real name and alter ego), such as She's A Heartbreaker by Gene Pitney and Stop Knocking by Ruth Brown.
Tisco recommends investors consider emerging markets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/07/2024
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Tisco Bank recommends investors opt for stocks in emerging markets (EMs), growth stocks and global bonds to increase their returns in the second half of this year, when global interest rates are expected to decline and the economy recovers.
Mythical monsters
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/07/2024
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Being in the dark can cause people to feel terrified, but it can also spark imagination. In Japanese folklore, yokai, or imaginary monsters, emerged at a time when the only light available at night was from candles, which made people fearful and imagine something hidden in the darkness.
Eastspring bullish on US tech, Indian stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/07/2024
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Eastspring Asset Management (Thailand) recommends investors maintain their focus on portfolio diversification in the second half as positive investment opportunities arise, suggesting the most attractive areas to invest in are US tech stocks and the Indian stock market.
Super-agers retain cognition through lifestyle, genetics
Life, Published on 16/07/2024
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DEAR DOCTORS: I keep hearing the term "super-ager", but the meaning isn't clear. I've heard it used about older adults who stay physically healthy, who live to be 100 or who have a good memory. Is there a definition? Is someone a super-ager because of lifestyle or genetics?
Centara chief executive bags prestigious leadership award
Business, Published on 16/07/2024
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Thirayuth Chirathivat, chief executive of Centara Hotels & Resorts, has been honoured with the "Thailand Top CEO of the Year 2024" award in the tourism & hospitality category.
A smart shift
Oped, Published on 16/07/2024
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Re: "Auto parts makers nudged towards medical devices", (Business, July 12).
Government Pension Fund being more selective about investment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/07/2024
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The Government Pension Fund (GPF) has raised concerns about portfolio investments in consumer loan-related businesses due to heightened credit risk within the financial sector.