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Yearning to breathe different air
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 04/08/2019
» After living for long enough in the big city, one can fall in love easily with the fresh air, serenity of surroundings and simple but rich culture of people in the countryside. Some can feel tempted to live the rest of their lives away from Bangkok.
A sunshine state of mind
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 25/06/2017
» There's more than a handful of things that Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Bangkok have in common. For one, both places are hot, humid and rainy. Another thing is that they are both swarmed by mosquitoes, and palm, coconut and banana trees can be seen everywhere. A visit to Fort Lauderdale could very well make you feel right at home, save for the fact that cars drive on the right side of the road and the city boasts much better urban planning.
Mining for memories
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 04/06/2017
» Famed for its traditional way of life and architectural uniqueness, Old Takua Pa is fast on track to becoming a top tourist destination. But as it opens up to more visitors, does the ancient community risk succumbing to the overexposure that's impacted other tranquil hidden cities in Thailand?
A recipe for harmony on the streets of Bangkok
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 28/05/2017
» When the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) announced its decision to clear vendors from the city's streets, they didn't present a clear-cut plan for the procedure. Many wondered where the vendors would be moved to. Others asked if sellers would quit their livelihoods altogether and find a different job once and for all.
Head south for retirement bliss
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 30/04/2017
» Thailand is becoming an ageing society and some of us need to be well prepared. How will your life be after retirement? It's wise to plan how to get by in those possibly empty-handed years. Better than a plan is to save up now and purchase health insurance or, if life savings permit, invest properly. Make sure you get access to the financial aid and welfare from the government. Don't just age carelessly. You have choices. Make a smart one.
Home comforts
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 05/03/2017
» When you see a country housewife picking krathin shoots along the fence bordering her property and gathering pea-sized eggplants called makhuea phuang, she'll probably tell you that she is going to pound up some nam phrik (chilli dip sauce).
Ancient neighbourhood with an uncertain future
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 22/06/2014
» If you want to learn about a community of the past, it isn’t too difficult to track down information. There may be a book or website that at least touches on the subject, and which offers a description of the community in question, and you should be able to build a fairly clear picture of it.
On song in Songkhla
Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 18/05/2014
» Last week I began a tour of the South in Phatthalung. Today I’d like to continue on to Songkhla by crossing the bridge and elevated road across Thalay Noi in Phatthalung to Amphoe Ranote in Songkhla. The road is wide and smooth, and the route is direct.
'Old' Pathum thani worth a day trip for taste and tradition
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 09/06/2013
» Suppose you want to get out of town for the day with a plan that includes a meal at an ordinary restaurant, nothing fancy, but with good food at reasonable prices. Also on the list of wants is the opportunity to enjoy a pleasant rural atmosphere, and perhaps a chance to see ancient sites and check out local arts and handicrafts. One destination that checks all of those boxes is Pathum Thani.
Leave the bustle behind and you'll enjoy what takes root
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 07/04/2013
» These days many people are leaving Bangkok for the provinces. There are several reasons for this. Retirees head out of the city because they want to live where life is simpler and expenses lower. Others who are still working, uncertain about the situation in Bangkok, buy land in the countryside for the future.