Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has endorsed a decree to dissolve parliament, clearing the way for early elections to be held in 45 to 60 days, according to the Royal Gazette.
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Plummeting pay rates and harsh penalties are driving last-mile delivery workers out of the industry, even as e-commerce demand continues to surge.
Why more young people in Thailand and Vietnam are turning away from marriage
Half of Bangkok’s residents are single. In Vietnam, the age of marriage has gone up in recent years. Financial and other issues are making love and family a tougher proposition for the younger generation, finds Insight.
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Voices: 'Working loudly': Does talking about your achievements in the office make you a 'wayang' worker?
In modern workplaces where hybrid arrangements are common, 'working loudly' can still feel performative – but there's a difference between praise and productive clarity, says writer Kelvin Kao.
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From slushies to carbon-plated shoes: What it’ll take for organisers, runners to ensure safe races
After two deaths and a rise in heat injuries, the question arises as to how safe Singapore’s races are. Talking Point finds out how better coordination, proper training and practical heat-proofing strategies could help.
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