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    Between the verses

    B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 04/11/2018

    » Two songs threatened to bring down Thai society in just the last seven days. One was about the evils of military rule.

  • News & article

    A new age for old age

    Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 06/11/2018

    » The population aged 60 or above is growing at an exponential rate. Last year, the world was home to roughly 962 million elderly people, according to the United Nations' World Population Ageing Report. That is more than twice the 1980 figure, when there were only 382 million worldwide. By 2050, the number is expected to reach 2.1 billion.

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    Songkran love blues, Arm calls armistice, Num nabbed

    News, Mae Moo, Published on 11/11/2018

    » Businessman and socialite Songkran Techanarong has apologised after admitting he is seeing an actress, amid claims she acted as a "third hand" in breaking up his marriage.

  • News & article

    The best prime minister Thailand never elected

    Life, Chris Baker, Published on 16/11/2018

    » Anand Panyarachun's two spells as unelected prime minister in 1991-2 had such a profound effect that they now seem preordained by history. This splendid book shows how the reality was otherwise.

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    Oris recognises Movember

    Life, Noko, Published on 16/11/2018

    » While October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, associated with women, November is dedicated to promoting men's health under the so-called Movember campaign.

  • News & article

    More than meats the eye

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/11/2018

    » Japan is one of the most popular destinations for Thai tourists. More than 80,000 Thais visit Japan monthly, and the total number of Thai visitors per year is expected to reach 1.1 million this year, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). To Thais, well-known Japanese destinations include Tokyo, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Osaka and Hokkaido, while Kobe sounds familiar for its premium-quality beef from grains and beer-fed cattle rather than tourism. As a matter of fact, this port city, about 500km from Tokyo, is worth a visit for its cultural diversity, modern comfort and good food.

  • News & article

    Seeing green is believing

    Life, Nanticha Ocharoenchai, Published on 19/11/2018

    » Over a year after its opening, Chulalongkorn Centenary Park is receiving more visitors as well as attention from names like the World Economic Forum, TED, The Guardian and Property Guru Asia. Built to commemorate the university's 100th anniversary by giving back to society, unlike other public parks the 28 rai plot of land -- more than 23 million baht worth of land -- wasn't made simply for people to take a stroll, have a picnic or ride a bike. With a water-retention pond, underground water-drainage system and rain garden, the park is a prime example of tackling urban climate change. More importantly, it shows how a green space can serve as more than just another pretty-but-profitless park.

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    Celebs sound the bells, Minda's cash grab, O the pirate lover

    News, Mae Moo, Published on 07/10/2018

    » Celebrities who live in the condo which came under social media fire after a tenant complained about noise from a nearby temple are horrified that the complainant enjoyed such "influence" that she could get the authorities involved.

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    Love affair with the wintry land

    Life, Published on 09/10/2018

    » Martin Nydegger, 47, has this year been appointed chief executive officer of tourism for the National Tourism Office of Switzerland. He was recently in Bangkok to promote Swiss tourism at the "In Love With Switzerland" fair at Siam Paragon.

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    Portugal's culinary star

    Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 12/10/2018

    » Popularly known as the "ambassador of Portuguese cuisine", chef José Avillez has made the arduous journey from chef to restaurateur training only in the kitchens of restaurants.

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