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Ignore the government hype
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 05/04/2018
» The Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Kowsurat recently visited Ratchaburi to promote universal tourism. As part of his trip, he and those who travelled with wheelchairs stopped by Talat Nam Lak Ha (Lak Ha Floating Market) in Ratchaburi's Damnoen Saduak district.
On the trail of the great Henri Mouhot
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 05/04/2018
» If you have been to Luang Prabang, you probably have climbed the 300 steps up Phousi, the hill that stands in the middle of the town. From the top, you can see not just the breadth and length of the former Lao capital and a Unesco World Heritage site but also the Mekong River a stone's throw to the west and the smaller Khan River nearby to the east. The two waterways meet just north of Phousi.
Traversing Pathum Thani's history
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 29/03/2018
» It is no secret among my friends that in any plan for road cycling longer than 20km in total they can freely count me out. So when one of them insisted that I go explore his hometown near Bangkok, despite the obvious fact that it involves almost twice the distance I'm willing to ride, I knew there must be something special and worthwhile.
Global warming could threaten half of species in 33 key areas
AFP, Published on 14/03/2018
» PARIS: Global warming could place 25 to 50% of species in the Amazon, Madagascar and other biodiverse areas at risk of localised extinction within decades, a report said Wednesday.
Nigeria struggles to contain dramatic spread of deadly Lassa fever
AFP, Published on 13/03/2018
» IRRUA, Nigeria: Nigeria is battling on two fronts against an unprecedented outbreak of Lassa fever, a cousin of Ebola, that has already killed 110 people this year.
New Singapore ‘smart’ bus stop promises a cooler wait
Published on 12/03/2018
» SINGAPORE: A “smart bus stop” offering cooler air and a closed circuit television to track commuter movements for suspicious activities was rolled out on Monday in front Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station, near Plaza Singapura.
The best gyms are found outdoors
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 08/03/2018
» Chuam Jai Bridge in Chiang Mai's Doi Saket district may not yet be a familiar name but for sure it soon will. Over the past months, although not fully completed, this 166m-long suspension bridge has been drawing scores of visitors to Mae Kuang Udom Thara dam where it is located. During my recent visit to the northern province, I couldn't help it. I had to add this new attraction to my itinerary.
11 Pacific trade pact countries go it alone without US
AFP, Published on 06/03/2018
» SANTIAGO - A year after an abrupt US withdrawal left a fledgling 12-nation Pacific trade pact for dead, the 11 remaining states will sign a re-vamped deal Thursday aimed at slashing tariffs.
To the mountaintop
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 22/02/2018
» Rising 2,285m above mean sea level, Doi Pha Hom Pok of Chiang Mai's Fang district ranks as Thailand's second-highest summit. On my recent visit to the mountaintop -- I had not returned to Doi Pha Hom Pok since I first climbed it 25 years ago -- I wanted to make the most of the trip, so I added biking as part of it.
Let the rains come
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 19/02/2018
» Thailand is transitioning from winter to summer - with rain expected in Bangkok over the next week.