PHOTOS: Free Youth Facebook page Protesting students last night submitted a letter to the German Embassy, to be passed on to the German Government. The protest started around 4pm when the rally gathered at the Sam Yan intersection, near the Chulalongkorn University, and made its way along Rama IV Road to the German Embassy in Sathorn Road, some 1.5 kilometres. After some 10,000+ students descended on the Embassy compound in Sathorn Road, the German embassy said it would be “ready to receive the petition and convey it to Berlin on condition it was conveyed in a peaceful manner”. The rally disbanded peacefully at around 9pm after the letter was handed over, in 3 languages, on Khana Ratsadon letterhead. Here is is verbatim, dated October 26, 2020… Related news Haze Pollution Forces School Closures in Bangkok 32 mins ago Bangkok’s Jodd Fairs market is relocating 19 hours ago His Excellency Georg Schmidt. German Ambassador to … [Read more...] about From Bangkok to Berlin – protesters deliver letter to German Embassy
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Taking Stock | Sensex rises 224 points, Nifty ends flat in a volatile session
Indian equity benchmarks ended mixed in yet another volatile session on February 2 despite the budget, presented a day earlier, being hailed as growth-oriented, as the selloff in Adani group stocks continued to roil the market. The 30-pack Sensex gained 224.16 points, or 0.38 percent, to close at 59,932.24, while the broader Nifty was down six points, or 0.03 percent, at 17,610.40. The market opened lower, with the Nifty slipping below 17,500 but recovered soon after and traded flat for most part of the session. Last hour buying, however, helped the Sensex to cross 60,000 and close near the level. "Despite a growth-oriented budget, drop in crude prices and upside in the global market, the domestic market is not able to gain because of the Adani saga having a ripple impact on the investors," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services. Premium valuations continue to weigh on the Indian market compared to other emerging markets, which are expecting upside … [Read more...] about Taking Stock | Sensex rises 224 points, Nifty ends flat in a volatile session
Why You Should Visit Bangkok’s Revived Creative District
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Tourists cruise Bangkok ’s Chao Phraya River to see the gilded wats (Buddhist temples), the opulent Grand Palace and other sights along the historic waterway. But a revitalized destination has emerged along Bangkok’s banks, the Creative District, a lively area full of local cafés, galleries, restaurants and more. Established in 2015, the Creative District flows along the river and spills into the more residential Khlong San neighborhood on the western bank and the buzzing Bang Rak in the east. In 2016, the district held the BUKRUK Urban Arts Festival with international art exhibitions that left their mark throughout the area. Some of the world’s best street artists attended and painted large, bold and vibrant murals on local buildings. The most-photographed work comes from the Portuguese artist Vhils, who employed a unique carving technique to chisel realistic faces on a wall surrounding the Embassy of Portugal. … [Read more...] about Why You Should Visit Bangkok’s Revived Creative District