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The sky's the limit
Life, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 22/08/2022
» Sirawit Sirichokwatanakul's latest batch of Gesha roasted coffee beans sold out within 40 minutes after posting on his Facebook page of nearly 5,000 followers. Many paid up quickly to order from this Akha coffee smallholder in the northern province of Chiang Rai's Mae Chan Tai village.
Baan Ar-Jor
Life, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 18/03/2021
» The fourth generation of Phuket's prominent Hongyok family spent three years renovating this inherited 85-year-old Sino-Portuguese mansion and converted it into a photogenic mini-museum and boutique homestay. Ar-Jor in traditional Hokkien Chinese means great-grandparent. The host's ancestors played an important role in Phuket's tin mining business which was thriving during that time. The restored heritage building gives visitors a chance to experience what it was like living in the 19th century.
Fantastic four
Life, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 20/07/2017
» Thailand's entertainment sweetheart Davika Hoorne was on the road to a remote mountainous area of northern Chiang Mai -- not to shoot a new film but to see how she can help right unfair wrongs.
Sustainability starts at school
Life, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 21/03/2016
» Orapin Leartsinchaisakun starts her daily routine at 6am. Apart from preparing herself for the 8am class, the head student of Baan Wanaluang will have to cook breakfast made of a variety of organic vegetables from the school's backyard farm for herself and 70 boarding students, ranging from grades 1-9. On today's menu is pad pak boong, or stir-fried Chinese morning glory with oyster sauce.
The challenge of sustenance security
Life, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 29/07/2015
» Whether walking into an air-conditioned supermarket or taking a stroll through a fresh market, there is almost no sign of food shortage anywhere in Thailand. But in little more than a generation from now, food might become harder to come by in many countries — including Thailand.
Private hospitals fear 'chaos'
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 29/03/2012
» Private hospitals are predicting chaos in the health service when free treatment for emergency cases begins on Sunday.
Smoking out an old enemy
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 24/03/2012
» Phitsanulok could declare itself Thailand's first smoke-free province in a few years, says the man behind the project.
All 10 Asean nations to beef up tobacco control measures
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 24/03/2012
» SINGAPORE : All 10 Asean member states will be made smoke-free environments as the region moves towards an integrated Asean Community by 2015.
Making the web welcome to all
Life, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 20/03/2012
» WEERASAK TANGPOOLPAN and his new female friend were sitting in front of their computers in their homes. Both logged on to a chat group for pet lovers to share ideas about dog care.
Thais buy up to 128m pills a day
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 15/03/2012
» Heath authorities are worried about the improper use of medicines as Thais are buying up to 128 million pills a day, most of them without a prescription.