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Everything under the sun: A heated run through the region
B Magazine, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 24/02/2013
» In Richard Arthur's I of the Sun, a backpacker sets off for Southeast Asia to experience new cultures, to understand himself and life better, to forge a new beginning. The backpacker falls in love with Thailand's party scene, girls and natural beauty, while pondering the origin of the universe, the nature of cause and effect, the extent of free will _ all in a haze of uppers, downers, hallucinogens and casual relationships. Along the way he catches dengue fever and skin infections, becomes addicted to any number of substances and thrills, feels a bit of sympathy for others in their plights and a lot more for himself in his.
Briton survived Outback by drinking contact lens fluid
AFP, Published on 17/02/2013
» A British backpacker who endured three days missing in Australia's punishing Outback survived by drinking his contact lens fluid and urine, his mother said Sunday.
Backpacker 'drank own urine'
Published on 16/02/2013
» CANBERRA — A teenage backpacker drank contact lens fluid and his own urine to survive three days lost in Australian Outback scrubland in oppressive summer heat, his mother said.
Missing backpacker found safe in Australian Outback
AFP, Published on 15/02/2013
» A British backpacker missing for three days in Australia's harsh Outback was found safe and well on Friday following a major rescue operation, police said.
British backpacker missing in Australian Outback
AFP, Published on 14/02/2013
» A British backpacker was missing in Australia's remote Outback Thursday after failing to return from a hike, sparking a police search with fears he may have come to harm.
US envoy cautious over hopes for China reforms
AFP, Published on 05/02/2013
» The US ambassador to China expressed caution Tuesday over hopes for reform under Beijing's new leadership and said the mainland should turn to Hong Kong for inspiration.
Still Serene
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/01/2013
» Twice a year Lu Guo Xiang leaves his home in Singapore and heads up to Luang Prabang for a holiday. A painter by profession, he finds the ancient royal capital of Laos an ideal place to unwind and also to hunt for artistic inspiration.
Britain's TUI announces London-Phuket direct flight
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 08/01/2013
» TUI Travel Plc will launch Britain's first direct flight from London Gatwick to Phuket in November through the firm's Thomson Airways charter service.
Rental site offers home comforts
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/01/2013
» Bangkok ranks as Asia's second most popular destination among travellers booking an online rental home, behind only Tokyo, according to Roomorama.com, the US-based short-term home rental website.
Giving the gift of Letters
Life, Published on 17/12/2012
» Books are gifts that last. The joy of giving and the pleasure of reading are wrapped neatly into one during this festive season as the Bangkok Post's reporters and editors recommend books to suit a wide range of tastes and passions. From pictorial tomes to moving fiction and practical manuals, plus delectable cookbooks and even theoretical studies on fashion writing, no presents are more worth unwrapping than fine new books.