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GPS tracking is Big Brother
News, Editorial, Published on 23/10/2019
» In his efforts to tackle the country's notorious road slaughter, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has come up with a "Big Brother" touch. For the sake of safer roads, he has proposed that Global Positioning System (GPS) trackers be installed in all privately owned vehicles to monitor drivers and punish those violating speed limits and other traffic laws.
Khao Yai elephant deaths no accident
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 16/10/2019
» The first time I visited Haew Narok Waterfall in Khao Yai national park was in August, 1992. The trip was not for leisure, but to cover the deaths of a herd of eight elephants which drowned after plunging from the top of the waterfall in this tourist destination and world heritage site.
Five more elephants found lifeless at bottom of waterfall
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/10/2019
» Five more dead elephants have been spotted in Khao Yai National Park as officials struggle to remove the carcasses of six others that perished in the same area, bringing the total death toll to 11.
Phuket launches initiative to become smarter and safer
News, Published on 06/10/2019
» The boat accident in July last year that killed 47 Chinese tourists has left a scar on the sunny image of Phuket, and raised questions as to whether the famous tourist city is safe for tourists and residents alike.
Startup makes cooking gas orders a snap
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/09/2019
» FinGas, a Bangkok-based startup for ordering cooking gas cylinders online, wants to help street food vendors access loans through credit scoring based on how much gas they use.
The next big thing
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/09/2019
» Two decades ago, the notion that Vietnam's tourism market would be a major competitor in Southeast Asia would have raised some eyebrows. But for the 21st century, the nation has posted impressive growth in arrival numbers.
Thai-Chinese, APlan ready Phuket project
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 28/08/2019
» Thai-Chinese Property Holdings has partnered with APlan Properties to develop a new hotel and residence project, Radisson Phuket Mai Khao Beach, for a cost of 1.6 billion baht.
Hakuna Matata
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 23/08/2019
» Phuket has long been a beach getaway for locals and tourists, and for good reason. Especially if you're a Bangkokian like me, who can resist a quick weekend getaway complete with great sights, mouth-watering food and fantastic beaches -- all of which can be reached within an hour's flight? Of course, while Phuket is a great destination, there's more aspects to a great trip that have to be planned out and that could be a little stressful. Soon enough, you'll find yourself having a headache just trying to sort out details for a vacay and once you finally do go on the trip, you start wondering whether all that stress (and the money you spent, which made your bank account run dry) was even worth it. Vacays and getaways should be stress-free, enjoyable and despite being perhaps a little pricey, still worth every single dime you spend. Enter Twinpalms MontAzure, your next beach destination. Seriously, this is your next vacay. It's not a suggestion and you'll see why.
TEST YOURSELF: Framing life and death
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/08/2019
» A new photo exhibition captures the extreme work of Bangkok’s rescue workers
Framing life and death
Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 14/08/2019
» Some nights nothing happens, and some nights too much happens. For one crew of rescue workers -- volunteers at one of Thailand's largest rescue organisations, Ruamkatanyu Foundation -- each shift is predictable only for its unpredictability. Nights at their base beneath a Nonthaburi overpass are spent monitoring the police radio channel for its most commonly-used word -- accident.