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Bridging the divide
Life, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 04/02/2014
» When peace talks between the Thai government and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) began last February, residents in the deep South were upbeat as a glimmer of hope was visible. The process hasn't been easy, and adding to the complication is the political crisis in Bangkok, which has suspended most other affairs in the country over the past three months.
A grisly end
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 10/07/2013
» Phuc Tho, a farming village west of Hanoi, has had its heyday. Busloads of Korean tourists used to visit the bear farms in the area, but they didn't come simply to watch and take photos with the fluffy mammals.
A day at the museums
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/05/2013
» Museums usually conjure up images of boring rooms filled with old stuff on display collecting dust and noisy groups of bored school kids. But some museums in Thailand, both official and unofficial, are dedicated to esoteric subjects filled with exhibits you probably wouldn't imagine meriting their own safe keeping. We hope you'll have some fun while learning something new at these unique attractions and awaken the budding anthropologist in you.
Chai draws a fine line
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 18/05/2013
» A towering figure in comic journalism, Chai Rachawat has for decades amused readers with the wit and jabbing satire of the endearing characters in the Phuyai Ma Kab Thung Ma Mern cartoon in the mass circulation Thai Rath daily. The cartoonist's recent "evil woman" remark on his Facebook page has upset Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who has filed a defamation lawsuit against him. In an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post, Chai Rachawat, whose real name is Somchai Katanyutanan, speaks for the first time since the controversy broke. He stands by his remarks and says he has no regrets.
Talk is Cheap
Guru, Richard Mcleish, Published on 18/01/2013
» Is a spade a spade in Bangkok? A Lamborghini is certainly a Lamborghini, particularly in Thong Lor. So what of a new venue in the heart of the city's high class called Gossip? Is it worth talking about? Indeed, it seems to be, regardless of whether the irony of its name is intended or not.
Knife-and-fork diplomacy
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 28/08/2012
» Charismatic people make good diplomats. A generalisation, of course, but a recent 90-minute meeting with Dr Surakiart Sathirathai at his home bore out the essential truth underpinning this statement.
Food products making false claims
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 05/03/2012
» If you think it's safe to consume a product that is advertised in public, think again. Many don't work the way they are claimed to, warned the Consumer Protection Foundation.