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A flood of foolishness
News, Published on 29/09/2012
» Since the beginning of September it's been that time again when citizens of Thailand, along with the expats working or owning a business here, have to brace themselves for severe, extreme floods across Thailand, as the rainy season reaches its peak.
Gabo revisited
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 16/07/2012
» On the last page of Gerald Martin's excellent biography of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the biographer recounts a conversation he had with his subject after a function in the Columbian city of Cartagena in 2007. Marquez, or Gabo to his friends, had given a speech to the guests that also included Carlos Fuentes and Bill Clinton. Gabo, then 80, already old and weak, talked about his years of living in poverty with his wife and how _ because he hardly had any money _ he could mail only half the manuscript of One Hundred Years Of Solitude to the publisher when he completed it.
Tiny charms hold major powers in eyes of ever growing faithful
Spectrum, Published on 15/07/2012
» A hundred small gold-painted terracotta figurines depicting little boys in traditional Thai costumes are brought in by temple staff who busily line them up in front of the old revered monk Luang Pou Yaem for a blessing ceremony.
The Nest is History
B Magazine, Published on 08/01/2012
» On her debut album, budding British songstress Birdy puts her own adorable twee take on beloved indie hits
Saving ancient Akha culture in Chiang Rai: A US government grant
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/10/2010
» Traditional religious rituals, family genealogies, children's songs, games and literature that have been passed on orally for centuries are being preserved for the future.