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Home-grown solutions
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 21/06/2021
» The National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (Biotec) is testing three different Covid-19 vaccines. Its target is to have at least one vaccine enter clinical trials by September.
The magnificence of the Mughals
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/05/2019
» As the first rays of light began to illuminate the Taj Mahal, the stunning white marble mausoleum seems to change colour to light yellow. It is a breathtaking sight that dozens of visitors, including the writer and her travel companions, try to capture on camera.
The city of eternal spring
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/11/2018
» There are few more dazzling sights than a field of French hydrangeas in full bloom. The pale blue flowers are widely grown throughout the hilly farmlands of Da Lat, the capital of Lam Dong province in southern Vietnam.
Building a village
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/12/2016
» More than 40 years ago, Mae Hong Son did not have electricity, tap water or roads. It was remote from any modern development, but the province was not too far for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej to visit his people and initiate royal projects to help improve their lives.
Not just a boys' game
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/11/2014
» Her long hair is always simply tied in the back, and Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, 54, has never put thick make-up on her face. She walks quickly in her high-heeled shoes. She is punctual and skips lunch if it means she will be late to her next meeting.
Kites of fancy
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/04/2014
» We boarded a long-tail boat in Chanthaburi’s Khlung district and headed for Ban Len Tak along the Welu River, passing long stretches of mangrove trees with foliage so dense it was impossible to see beyond the riverbank. It took us about half-an-hour to reach this tiny fishing village which is not accessible by road and whose residents still manage to get by without mains electricity or tap water.
Klaeng goes quiet
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 27/09/2012
» Rayong is known for its tropical fruit and as a connecting point to the famous Koh Samet. Some guidebooks even say the province is unremarkable, but Rayong has many things to offer, ranging from nature to old communities.