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Nixon for Barneys S.A.M. Nautical Watches
Nixon has teamed up with Barneys to introduce these S.A.M. Nautical Watches ($250), available with either a white or navy face and a stainless steel case. Named after surface-to-air missiles, these military inspired watches have a 3-hand Japanese quartz movement with date function and a ribbon strap that will be sure to keep you looking sharp this Summer. (via)
Nixon has teamed up with Barneys to introduce these S.A.M. Nautical Watches ($250), available with either a white or navy face and a stainless steel case. Named after surface-to-air missiles, these military inspired watches have a 3-hand Japanese quartz movement with date function and a ribbon strap that will be sure to keep you looking sharp this Summer. (via)
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Bangkok falls 19 places to 49th most expensive location worldwide
Locations reliant on international tourism have seen their rental markets hit especially hard during the pandemic, resulting in some major drops in the rankings. Bangkok has fallen 19 places to 49th, while Hanoi saw a similar drop of 12 places to 81st.
The decline of Bangkok reflects the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the rental market in the tourism-reliant Thai economy, according to ECA’s latest survey.
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Thailand remains 54th in World Happiness Report’s ranking
As one would expect with lockdowns and physical distancing, the pandemic had a significant effect on workforce well-being. Falling unemployed during the pandemic is associated with a 12% drop in life satisfaction.
The 2021 World Happiness Report marks a sombre moment as COVID-19 continues to rage on a little more than a year since it was declared a pandemic by the WHO.
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Gambling in Asia: Thailand and more
There is a large demand for gambling throughout Asia, which is detailed below in a comparison between various countries, such as Thailand and more.
One of the fastest growing industries in the world is the gambling industry. It is currently worth around $443.2 billion, and is expected to continue climbing to an estimated $647 billion by 2027.
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