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Tourists reflect on BKK bombing
Life, Published on 15/09/2015
» Thursday marks one month since the Erawan Shrine bombing which killed 20 people and injured 130 in Bangkok. While the investigation is still under way, it is evident that the impact of the attack on the country's tourism has been huge. The blast, plus a second explosion at Sathon pier, led 35 countries to warn their citizens about trips to Thailand. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, 64.3 billion baht has been lost in tourism revenue from 1.3 million people who cancelled their trip to the country.
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Horror haunts
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 25/10/2019
» For countless generations, superstitions have loomed large in the Thai psyche, often interweaving themselves into hundreds of horrifying tales, both factual and fictitious. Regardless of one's inclination to believe in them, there is no denying that a few real-life events in our fine city send shivers down the spine. Guru has listed places in the city with purported paranormal activity and macabre pasts. If you dare to experience them, you have been warned: proceed with caution.
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Mastering the message
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 18/03/2019
» Life rarely progresses the way we intended. Sometimes, we need to adjust to unexpected circumstances and always be ready for change. Once we master the ability to adapt to unforeseen events and to constantly absorb new knowledge, it usually allows our lives to blossom in beautiful ways.
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Rainbow Warrior brings clean energy campaign to Thailand
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 10/05/2018
» The Rainbow Warrior, Greenpeace's most iconic ship, is sailing to the Gulf of Thailand and will anchor near Songkhla's most popular beach, Samila Beach, for five days, from May 16-20. Many activities will be arranged to accentuate the mission of the ship's first visit to the Kingdom.
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What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 20/08/2016
» 1 Fashionistas the world over know of Yves Saint Laurent, the man hailed as the father of French fashion. From now until Aug 30, learn about the legendary designer's life and times at the Yves Saint Laurent: Birth Of A Legend photo exhibition, held at Siam Paragon's Hall of Fame on the M floor. Held in collaboration with the Embassy of France, the exhibition will feature 49 photographs taken at various stages of Saint Laurent's life, as well as a recreation of his work desk.
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The F word
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 26/06/2016
» Affable Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra eschews the "f" word. He's made it clear that from now on, he never wants to hear it again.
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Falling for his charms
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 05/06/2016
» Those ardent followers of the abbot of Wat Dhammakaya remind me of a story that occurred 30 years ago with an equally ardent group known as the Friends of Finch.
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Asian deer's comeback marks rare China conservation success
AFP, Published on 15/10/2021
» BEIJING: An Asian deer's comeback from the brink of extinction marks a rare success for China's conservation efforts, which have long faced criticism for focusing on only a handful of flagship species.
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Webinar to discuss Cambodia's post-independence architecture
Life, Published on 02/09/2021
» "Locating The Vann Molyvann Project In Contemporary Cambodia" is the topic for the next online talk to be presented via Zoom by the Southeast Asian Cultural Heritage on Saturday, at 2pm.
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Charles and Diana's 'wedding of the century'
AFP, Published on 24/07/2021
» PARIS: Their fairy-tale marriage 40 years ago this month was dubbed the "wedding of the century".
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