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Journey to Middle Earth
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 16/06/2016
» It's the Earth not the Moon, I think. We are walking the path that skirts the pool of geothermal geysers at the Whakarewarewa site in the town of Rotorua, New Zealand. The moon-grey rocks are smothered in mud and pungent smoke, with sporadic hissing that suggests the chemical fury underneath. The scene is alien. The air is calm, a kind of nervous calm because we know there will be an outburst. Once every 40 minutes or so, the subterranean pressure pushes the heated, underground water through the crack and shoots up a jet of spray up to 30m, drawing cheers from fortunate visitors who happen to be present at the moment of thermal activity.
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Phuket to get events venue
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 16/06/2016
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) and the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation are looking forward to the revival of the shelved International Convention and Exhibition Center (ICEC) project on the resort island.
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Grand Palace ranked top attraction
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/06/2016
» The Grand Palace in Bangkok has been ranked among the World's 50 Most Visited Tourist Attractions by Travel+Leisure magazine.
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Blazing new trails in Wang Nam Khieo
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 16/06/2016
» Often when you get phone call from a friend who doesn't regularly keep in touch, it's either because he wants to invite you to his wedding or is in some kind of financial crisis and needs to borrow money. But recently when my mobile rang and the incoming call showed the name of Oat, a fellow mountain biker who runs a resort and golf course in Prachin Buri, I knew right away it must be something exciting.
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Shrek The Musical coming to town
Life, Published on 16/06/2016
» The much-loved story of the adventures of green ogre Shrek and Princess Fiona is set to come to Bangkok next month in Shrek The Musical, a live adaptation of the Oscar-winning film Shrek which won the Best Animated Feature in 2002.
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A word to the wise
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 16/06/2016
» Words can be crucial weapons. Needless to say, many times they hurt people, especially on social media. The virtual world has made it easier to criticise. Throwing words around through a keyboard allows people to say anything, even to strangers.
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Griezmann, Payet save France blushes against Albania
AFP, Published on 16/06/2016
» MARSEILLE - Antoine Griezmann struck late on before Dimitri Payet added a second in injury time as hosts France secured their ticket to the last 16 of Euro 2016 with a 2-0 win over Albania on Wednesday.
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Brazil name Tite as new football coach, succeeding Dunga
AFP, Published on 16/06/2016
» SAO PAULO - Corinthians boss Tite was named as the new coach of Brazil on Wednesday, succeeding Dunga who was sacked after the team's humiliating exit from the Copa America, the president of his club revealed.
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IOC chief hails 'beautiful Rio Olympic village'
AFP, Published on 16/06/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach oversaw the inauguration of the Rio Olympic Village on Wednesday and declared the $835 million complex as "one of the most beautiful" he had seen.
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Napster is back as digital music service Rhapsody rebrands
AFP, Published on 16/06/2016
» WASHINGTON - Napster, the brand that popularized online music sharing in the early days of the Internet, is back.
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