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New rules for a traditional medicine
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/05/2019
» As Thailand is the first country in Southeast Asia to amend the narcotics laws and allow cannabis, still a narcotic drug, to be used for research and medical purposes, another issue is raised if we will lead other countries in the region to legalise cannabis.
An accident waiting to happen
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/07/2018
» It is sad to know that tourist safety would be treated as a national issue only when there is a fatal accident.
Numb safety numbers
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/07/2017
» Road-safety campaigns have been active in the Kingdom for years, but the statistics of road accidents and fatalities keep rising.
Myanmar speeding along the road to democracy
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/12/2015
» Yangon International Airport is being expanded. The current facility has exceeded its passenger handling capacity of 2.7 million and is expected to reach 5 million by the end of the year. The number of international visitors has also skyrocketed after Myanmar opened up its country a couple of years ago. A new four-lane motorway will soon be constructed in Yangon, alongside two new ring-roads around the city to ease traffic.
Courting the halal market
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 27/08/2015
» Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul recently marketed Thailand as a quality destination for 2016 -- her focus being on niche and rich visitors like golfers, honeymooners and health and wellness visitors. The minister also added a new target group -- wealthy Muslim travellers. The Muslim population accounts for almost one-fifth of the global population or about 1.8 billion people. It's growing rapidly and is expected to become 26.5% of the world's population by 2030, according to the Global Muslim Travel Index 2015 of MasterCard and CrescentRating, which is a globally recognised rating standard for Halal-friendly travel services.
Yes, minister, you face a tall order
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 19/04/2013
» Somsak Pureesrisak, the new tourism and sports minister, vowed to make the safety of tourists one of his priorities when he took up his position at the beginning of the month.
Changing Thailand's cheap and cheerful image
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/02/2013
» Thanks to our selection of affordable vacations, the strong Chinese economy and the box office hit Lost In Thailand, which indirectly promoted Chiang Mai and Thai culture, the number of visitors from China is expected to pass the 3 million mark this year. It is tipped to grow 12% from the 2.8 million people who visited last year.
Fresh-pressed cash
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 29/08/2012
» Look inside your wallet, and I am sure you have at least one credit or debit card in it. We are getting so used to plastic money that it's hard to imagine life in a cash-dominated economy.
Problems on a plate
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/08/2012
» It is illegal to drive a car without a license plate, but recently I have seen an increasing number of vehicles that are seemingly unregistered.
Putting people in another perspective
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/04/2012
» Blame it on the local media which has shaped a stereotype of Myanmar people as vicious killers. For years Thai media has reported news of Myanmar employees or maids killing their Thai employers, presenting them as violent people.