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Thai teen Aims to fly high by keeping the ball low
Sports, Published on 08/07/2017
» Thai teenager Phachara Khongwatmai hopes to learn from last year's experience when he makes a return to the British Open later this month.
Pride of Place
Asia focus, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 12/06/2017
» At first glance, exotic names such as Champagne, Roquefort cheese or pricey Cambodian Kampot pepper may seem like little more than catchy branding to attract epicures who associate fine dining with products that have unique origins.
No sex please, we're Thai
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 26/02/2017
» It started off as nothing more than a small fishing village on the Gulf of Thailand. Its long sweeping bay was dotted with a few boats and shacks where the villagers lived. Then a group of 500 American soldiers stationed at a military base in Nakhon Ratchasima were driven to Pattaya on June 29, 1959, for a week of rest and relaxation (R&R). They rented several houses at the southern end of the beach from a prominent local, Luang Sunthorn, thus opening a Pandora's box for this sleepy fishing village.
TDRI urges government to tackle graft
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/02/2017
» The government should show the world it is committed to wiping out corruption swiftly as it could improve the country's ranking in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), according to Somkiat Tangkitvanich, president of the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
US college rankings don't always ring true
Frank Bruni, Published on 20/09/2016
» Shortly before the newest <i>US News & World Report</i> college rankings came out last week, I got a fresh glimpse of how ridiculous they can be - and of why panicked high school seniors and their status-conscious parents should not spend the next months obsessing over them.
Bean there, drunk that
News, Published on 14/05/2016
» High up in the scenic altitude of Doi Tung, staff at a wildlife breeding centre are producing one of the world's most prized coffees from the excrement of furry, four-legged animals.
New focus falls on speciality grain
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/12/2015
» The government has a new strategy for rice exports next year, focusing on three categories of premium grade, grains with geographical indication (GI) certification and organic rice.
GI Jane coming to US military, but it might take time
AFP, Published on 06/12/2015
» WASHINGTON - Come the New Year, the US military will open all fighting positions to women -- but don't expect to see a female American commando leading a raid into Syria just yet.
Weaving scheme will preserve culture
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/11/2015
» The Commerce Ministry has initiated a scheme to promote traditional weaving in a bid to raise incomes in local communities while developing new tourism venues and helping to preserve traditional arts and culture.