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A place where time moves slow
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/04/2021
» A double-decker ferry docked at a pier on the bank of the Don Sak River in Surat Thani's Don Sak district, about a 90-minute drive from Surat Thani Airport. The destination was not world-renowned Koh Samui or Koh Phangan but a smaller more low-profile island named Koh Phaluai.
True beauty is at your fingertips
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/04/2020
» Until at least April 25, national museums have closed their doors to prevent the spread of Covid-19. In this age of rapidly changing technology, we no longer have to leave home and can still pay a visit to top museums in Thailand and around the world through virtual museum tour programmes.
Making the Land of Smiles more accessible
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/10/2016
» Pattaya Tadtong, 37, likes to go places by himself although he must use a wheelchair. The boccia Paralympic gold medallist feels unease when he uses footpaths in Bangkok.
Island community
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/09/2016
» A raised concrete walkway behind Wat Champa in Taling Chan leads to the Koh San Chao canal community. The community might not ring a bell, but it is known among a few travellers as an add-on trip to the famous Lat Mayom floating market in Taling Chan.
Ensuring drivers get home safe
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/07/2016
» They say there is a time for everything, and the time seems to be now for two young, smart-looking women to start their own company helping potentially drunk drivers return home safely.
Under mother nature's watch
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/08/2015
» A study full of books and pictures of birds is the weekday workplace of Dr Pilai Poonswad. On weekends, the renowned biologist and emeritus professor at the Microbiology Department of Mahidol University moves her “office” to the dense forests, where she has spent days and nights researching hornbills for 37 years.
A moment of selfie-reflection with the Mona Lisa
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/10/2014
» What would you do if you came across a superstar? You might quickly grab your phone from your pocket and snap his or her photo. But what if the superstar is not a real, breathing person — what if she's the Mona Lisa?
Myanmar to launch e-visa service
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 21/08/2014
» Myanmar will officially launch an e-visa service for tourists on Sept 1.
Charter of vision
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 12/09/2013
» Bangladesh-born Bobby A. Haque is looking forward to his role as president of Asia Atlantic Airlines (AAA), a new Bangkok-based charter flight business which begins operations with flights from Suvarnabhumi International Airport to Tokyo (Narita) and Osaka (Kansai).
Green Schemes
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/03/2013
» Sao Saenngam is only 49, but he's witnessed more dramatic change in the last few decades that either his father or grandfather saw in their entire lives. His birthplace, a tiny island only 30 minutes by ferry from Pattaya, has been altered almost beyond recognition since he was a boy.