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As seen through the lens of an insider
Spectrum, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 16/09/2012
» Over the course of 25 years covering Myanmar and Southeast Asia as a photojournalist, Thierry Falise has come under fire from Lao militia, been hit by shrapnel covering riots in Bangkok and come face to face with a diminutive follower of the 10-year-old twins commanding God's Army who would stand on a chair to beat his wife.
A basic guide to planning financial independence
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 02/09/2012
» Following several requests from readers over the last few weeks, we are going to look at some simple ways to plan your retirement, or financial independence for those who say they will never retire.
Muslim acceptance in Laos stark contrast to Myanmar intolerance
Spectrum, Luke Hunt, Published on 02/09/2012
» Just over a decade ago the tiny Islamic population of Laos, like Muslims everywhere, watched on in horror as al-Qaeda carried out its suicide attacks on New York and Washington. They were then flabbergasted as a tide of Western opinion turned on them.
'Cinderella' ends in a dark 'fairy tale'
Spectrum, Post Reporters, Published on 26/08/2012
» Seventeen years ago it was almost impossible to turn on a television or pick up a newspaper without hearing the story of Little Fish and the elderly Frog Prince _ a lurid tale of love, lust and death behind palace walls that enthralled a nation unaccustomed to public scandal.
Domicile, residence and probate
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 26/08/2012
» Readers are divided in their views on the difference between domicile and residence. Some seem to think they are interchangeable and do not realise the impact that not understanding the distinction may have when they die. Many people do not realise that probate will have a significant effect on the distribution of their assets after they pass away, but the reality is that the issues of residence, domicile and probate are all tied together when dealing with your estate.
US software piracy chase could see Thai companies sink
Spectrum, Published on 19/08/2012
» Thai companies using pirated software that export their products to the US could be crippled by a law aimed at targeting the use of illegal IT.
For Belarusian troupe, show must go on despite dangers
Spectrum, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 19/08/2012
» Thespians of the Belarus Free Theatre have been beaten, arrested and harassed by authorities. And husband-and-wife co-directors Nicolai Khalezin and Natalia Kaliada, as they explained to Spectrum last week while on a visit to Bangkok, are now forced to live in exile, facing prison sentences if they return home. Within Belarus _ their large landlocked country of just under 10 million people, bordered by Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Latvia and Lithuania _ the actors continue to perform in secret and at great risk to themselves and their audiences.
A tale of two cities _ bangkok and yangon face off as AEC 2015 nears
Spectrum, Published on 19/08/2012
» Southeast Asian countries will become a single economic community in 2015. As people in each of these countries will be able to move around freely and work or live in any other member nation, there will be a direct impact on the property market in the industrial, office, retail and especially residential sectors.
It's easy being green
Spectrum, Published on 12/08/2012
» Anurug Ruangrob, Somporn Panyasatienpong and Wiroj Suksasunee all share a passion _ they gave up the hectic, polluted city life to become farmers of organic crops.
London calling and thai investors with big wallets ready to answer
Spectrum, Published on 12/08/2012
» London is consolidating its position as the world's number one super-prime residential market and emerging as a secured investment option for those with very deep pockets. The city's property market has always been seen as a safe haven for international investors, but now it is increasingly so with buyers from Europe, Asia and the Middle East seeking the best properties. The resilience of the prime central London market is an important factor attracting investors.