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Asean Beach Games coming
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/05/2014
» Thailand has been chosen as the venue for the Asian Beach Games this November, the very first time the Kingdom will act as host for the regional event.
Mountain bike Mecca
Life, Published on 22/05/2014
» ‘Slickrock Trail”, near Moab, Utah, is arguably the world’s most iconic mountain bike trail: the sandstone there offers extraordinary traction and this reportedly allows riders to pedal up exceptionally steep inclines. Conveniently located nearby is the equally famous “Porcupine Rim”, also high up on many a mountain biker’s bucket list. So, in April, we decided to escape the Songkran heat and head to the Southwest US.
Feast for the senses
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/05/2014
» Thon Buri is well-known for its historic old temples, scenic waterways, the diversity of its culture and the many culinary delicacies still made there. The Canal Protection Act of 1941 noted that Bangkok east of the Chao Phraya River, the area officially called Phra Nakhon, had a total of 64 canals while the portion of the metropolis lying on the west bank, Thon Buri, was served by 31 canals. However, in the interim, many of these have been filled in and built over or have become so silted up they are now too shallow to be navigable.
Giant step for monkhood
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/05/2014
» Anant Inthayung’s face is heavily made up with blusher, blue eyeshadow and bright red lips and he bursts out laughing when asked what it feels like to be wearing make-up for the first time.
When the expat shoestring breaks
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 18/05/2014
» Asia is tantalisingly attractive and living here makes us feel elated and happy. The carefree lifestyle can distract us from the realities of unexpected events. This can become a trap, leaving you financially vulnerable and exposed.
Remembering a legend in the Northeast
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/05/2014
» Until Saturday, the “Boon Bungfai Lan: Legend of Ma Kham Lai” festival will take place at Nong Sri Charoen in Ban That, in Phen district of Udon Thani with the aim to conserve this local tradition and promote tourism.
Tourism figures not to meet target
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/05/2014
» The number of international tourists is likely to be below the target of 28 million visitors this year, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Down by the river
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 15/05/2014
» Rain clouds dye the sky dark grey and the afternoon weather turns hot and humid. Female Myanmar workers, with hair knots and colourful tube skirts, rush for shelter when raindrops start to blanket the town.
Making it to the podium
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 15/05/2014
» It’s been more than 10 years since I took up downhill mountain biking. So, despite being 46 years old, I thought the time was definitely ripe for me to once and for all get myself a place on the National Championship podium.
More than teak
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/05/2014
» Nestled in the compound of Wat Devaraj Kunchorn Voraviharn in Dusit district, the Golden Teak Museum stands tall and graceful upon 59 big teak pillars that date back almost 500 years.