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    Buddhist ceremony in Samut Prakan

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/10/2014

    » From Saturday until Oct 7, Samut Prakan's Bang Phli district will host the "Rub Bua" (presentation of lotus flowers) ceremony, a century-old tradition of Thai people of Mon descent. A day before the end of Buddhist lent, or Ok Phansa, Buddhists bring lotus blossoms in a boat procession along Samrong canal from Bang Phli District Office to the temple to worship Luang Phor Toh, the temple's principal Buddha statue.

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    Alpine adrenaline rush

    Life, Published on 02/10/2014

    » The European Alps are well established as many a skiing and snowboarding aficionado's favourite playgrounds. Come April though, when the chairlifts and cable cars grind to a halt, peace and quiet descends on the ski resorts. Over the past few years, however, many of these resorts have been coming briefly back to life in July and August, as the chairlifts become fitted with bike racks and mountain bikers flock en masse to the region. Having succumbed to the lure of sunny skies and hundreds of kilometres of single-track, we packed up our bikes and headed over to France.

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    For the urban spirit

    Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/09/2014

    » A cloud of grey smoke floated by from a nearby cluster of burning joss sticks. A drum was beaten inside the temple's hall. Combined with the sound of a camera's clicking shutter, they produced a strange rhythm, one of age-old beliefs and trendy invention. Hong Kong may be a paradise for anyone willing to shop until they drop, but at odd turns and corners, the city can also whisk visitors on an unexpected spiritual journey.

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    Miss Amity Thailand-China 2014

    Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 04/09/2014

    » Thailand will host the first joint beauty pageant for Thai and Chinese contestants in November.

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    The business of living life as an expat

    Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 07/09/2014

    » Expats living abroad are often surprised at the effort required to effectively manage their affairs. Those of us who have left our home countries have usually not emigrated in a single step, yet many resolve not to go back to live in their home country if they can help it.

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    Chasing the Dragon

    Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 11/09/2014

    » Singapore is home to a number of mountain bike trails, both cross country and downhill. Don't laugh, this is not a joke!

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    Ratchaburi redux

    Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 11/09/2014

    » The Sun is about to set behind a row of shophouses painted white or an attractive shade of pale yellow. A refreshing breeze blows along the Mae Klong River lifting the humidity and cooling down the town after what has been a long lazy day. People begin emerging from houses or wherever they sought shelter from the strong afternoon sun and head out to the market, stand on street corners chatting with neighbours or take a stroll to get some fresh air.

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    Flowering of a village

    Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 11/09/2014

    » A ton dok mai, which literally translates as flower tree, is finally planted at the temple grounds of Wat Sirimongkol, in the village of Ban Ahee in Loei.

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    Italian travellers opt for TTS insurance

    Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 11/09/2014

    » Italian travellers are the largest group to have purchased online travel insurance from the Thailand Travel Shield campaign.

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    Radiance reburnished

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/09/2014

    » Standing tall and graceful in the compound of a Thai-Chinese school near Hua Lamphong railway station is a villa built in a mixture of European styles. Its exterior features identify it as a fine period building, although the architectural style is not easily categorised. It is only when one ventures indoors, however, that the true glory of Phraya Sri Thammathirat's former residence is revealed.

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