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Japanese architect wins top award
AFP, Published on 18/03/2013
» Architecture's highest honor has gone to Toyo Ito, a Japanese who has designed many innovative homes and public buildings in his country.
Tradition and innovation in Isan
Life, John Clewley, Published on 08/01/2013
» The idyllic rural setting of Jim Thompson's Farm in Pak Thong Chai in the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima was the venue for a battle of the bands on Dec 23. The Sud Sanan Dan Isan contest featured 12 molam teams from secondary schools and colleges across Isan, all vying for glory.
Mountain brew
Life, Published on 10/12/2012
» The English may be known for their love of tea, but John Darch is all about coffee. Darch has been throughout Thailand since the mid 1980s as the chairman of Asia Pacific Clean Energy Corp and an active member in the search for potash deposits and development. His most recent venture as chairman of Doi Chaang Coffee has him up in the mountains of Doi Chang in Chiang Rai province to fill his cup.
Product of the Environment
Life, Published on 03/12/2012
» Some of Asia's top designers picked each other's brains about form, function and the environment when they gathered in Bangkok recently.
Science key to cutting carbon gases
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 17/10/2012
» Asian countries need more in-depth scientific knowledge to formulate practical policies related to carbon emissions reduction, say environmental and technology experts.
Third generation not taking a powder
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/09/2012
» Seventy-five years ago, the Vongsurakrai family operated a small noodle factory. Two generations later, Cho Heng Rice Vermicelli Co Ltd, the company founded by the family, exports its products throughout the region and has earned widespread recognition for its innovative approach to the business.