Новости за 03.09.2021

Since Aug 4, Louis Vuitton has been celebrating the bicentennial of the founder's birth through a series of creative initiatives rather than a commemorative collection. The tribute has turned to the emblematic trunk that has been reimagined in the "200 Louis" project.

This week Hermès stores in Bangkok reopened with eye-catching window displays by Terawat Teankaprasith -- the first Thai artist to design a scarf for the legendary French luxury house.

Since every Thai, their mothers and pets are heading out this weekend (guilty!), I would like to highlight a few points from the latest Covid-19 restrictions and offer a few tips that you may find useful.

Tomorrow will mark the twentieth anniversary of the passing of Jaran Manophet, the famous folk song singer and much loved native of Chiang Mai.

Consumer credit provider Krungthai Card Plc (KTC) expects to miss its loan growth target for car title loans because of the impact of the pandemic.

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Lately, my toddler has been putting all sorts of items in the dryer. He sees me putting clothes in it, and he wants to help, but he still hasn’t figured out that only certain items are meant for the dryer. The result is that I have to check very carefully before turning the dryer on, as I’ve discovered everything from…

Clad in khaki uniform, a civil servant gave a three-finger salute even though he knew he could face a disciplinary probe. Nevertheless, he made a moral choice in defiance of the rules and norms that expect bureaucrats to remain politically impartial.

Muang Pattaya municipality is rolling out its new tourism campaign -- "Pattaya Move On" -- in a bid to lure tourists back to the well-known resort town which has turned into something akin to a ghost town after almost two years of Covid-19.

If former United States President Barack Obama is known for his "pivot to Asia" geostrategy and President Donald Trump for the Free and Open Indo-Pacific, there is now a geostrategic synthesis under President Joe Biden. It can be aptly called the US "pivot to the Free and Open Indo-Pacific".

The Supreme Administrative Court has upheld the lower court's decision not to consider a petition against the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) over the bidding process for the Orange Line's western extension.

Sometimes two things you hate can hate each other.

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Darrius Clemons is a wide receiver being wooed by colleges across the country. He's narrowed his top 3 choices to Penn State, Auburn -- and Oregon.

China’s National Space Science Center is working on an aerial drone that bears a striking resemblance to NASA’ Ingenuity helicopter, currently on Mars. It’s got four outstretched wiry legs, two rotors stacked atop each other, and a simplified fuselage. It’s China’s take on NASA’s wildly successful aerial drone.

On Wednesday, speedrunner SkillOz came incredibly close to an ideal time in Mario Kart 8 DX’s “blue yourself” challenge, which requires the player to intentionally detonate themself with a blue shell. This meme category, which refers to any speedrunning category that showcases something ridiculous outside of normal…

FRUSTRATED ministers yesterday urged scientists to get on with vaccines for teens and booster jabs for the over 50s. PM Boris Johnson wants a rollout this month but dithering advisers admit a decision could be weeks away. The UK has slipped from second to 19th for percentage jabbed. Exasperated Education Secretary Gavin Williamson broke ranks […]

1. China’s Concept for a Martian Helicopter Seems Awfully Familiar  Gizmodo
2. Perseverance: Nasa's Mars rover makes second drill sample bid  BBC News
3. NASA's newest Mars rover snags 1st rock sample for return  The Independent
4. China Is Working On A 'Mars Cruise Drone' That Looks Very Familiar  IFLScience
5. China develops prototype miniature helicopter for Mars missions  INQUIRER.net
6. View Full coverage on Google News

Automatic for the people? Polaris' latest version of the retina-burning, tire-smoking Slingshot now comes with a 5-speed AutoDrive automatic transmission and shifting paddles, opening the door for drivers of every stripe to enjoy this unique, entertaining street machine.

Sebastien Roblin

J-11, Asia

The Shenyang J-11 is a Chinese copy of the excellent Russian Sukhoi Su-27 “Flanker” multirole fighter.

Here's What You Need to Remember: One way or another, China will eventually develop high-performance jet engines. In the short term, the Russian aviation industry will do what it can to at least receive payment for its designs.

The Shenyang J-11 is a Chinese copy of the excellent Russian Sukhoi Su-27 “Flanker” multirole fighter. In fact... Читать дальше...

Additionally, inflows from foreign portfolio investors (FPI), dovish speech from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and pro-growth comments by RBI governor Shaktikanta Das further supported bond yields.

Rainfall:   Yesterday Past 7 days Hūnua Ranges  0mm 82.5mm Waitākere Ranges 0mm 163.5mm       Dam storage (in total):n to Today: 73.9% Yesterday: 73.63% Normal for this time of year: 89.6% Water consumption: Target for September 2021: 410 million ...