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Govt denies tourists deserting attractions
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/07/2024
» Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke debunked as fake news on social media reports that Cha-am Beach and Amphawa Floating Market are being abandoned by tourists, saying tourists can still be found at both as usual, and at least 50% of local hotel rooms are usually occupied.
A baby S-Class
Life, Published on 02/01/2023
» Mercedes-Benz has recently completed its new W206 C-Class line-up in Thailand with the introduction of the plug-in hybrid C 350 e.
Potential game changer
Life, Published on 13/12/2021
» Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) has been highly active in Thailand this year, launching a surprisingly large number of new models into the market.
Looking at the positives of lockdown
B Magazine, Published on 17/05/2020
» Covid-19 is like a command from Mother Nature ordering us to stay still. Of course, it is natural that after staying at home for a while, many people are craving freedom and are anxious to resume their usual lifestyle. People are frustrated by not knowing when the lockdown order will come to an end or at least ease up. However, when looking at the situation from a different perspective, being forced to restrict your movement has a silver lining as it has brought tremendous advantages and remarkable social values worthy for us to adhere to in a new normal way of life.
Getting the milk
B Magazine, Published on 15/03/2020
» Coconut cream, or kati, has long been an indispensable part of Thai cuisine, both for cooking dishes and making desserts.
Myanmar banks feel the heat
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 23/09/2019
» The fragile state of Myanmar's banking industry remains a problem for the government as it strives to liberalise the financial sector and create a genuine market-based economy. A mini-run on local banks earlier this month underscored how shaky public confidence is.
Unknown pleasures
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 30/06/2019
» Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat said his ministry will seek to have tom yum goong (spicy prawn soup) listed by Unesco as part of the country's tangible cultural heritage. That the ministry is giving some attention to Thai food culture makes for a welcome, and somewhat surprising, change.
Too much of a good thing
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 16/12/2018
» A new fake floating market is about to be set up in Klong Bang Sue in Or Tor Kor Market in the Chatuchak area. It was the idea of executive members of the market who wanted to build a floating market to attract more tourists after CNN ranked Or Tor Kor Market as one of Thailand's must-visit destinations. They believed tourists should therefore have a floating market experience too when they visit Or Tor Kor.