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Channels of kindness for flood victims
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/09/2024
» Villagers in Chiang Rai are experiencing flooding that has so far affected over 9,000 families. Many people, particularly in Mae Sai district, are stranded in their homes awaiting help from rescue officers. Meanwhile, floods and landslides are also wreaking havoc in other northern provinces, not to mention the neighbouring countries of Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. In Chiang Mai, several people have been injured or are missing while many areas in Nan are also currently under water. The floods in Nan are reportedly the worst in 100 years. Several organisations — public, private and foundations — have joined forces to provide relief for flood-affected victims in all areas. To help out, Life has compiled a list of places where people can donate necessities or provide financial aid.
Quarantine in Thailand: The good, the bad and the boring
Published on 27/11/2020
» At eight in the morning, the doorbell rings and a familiar voice announces that my breakfast is ready. Like every morning in the past nine days, I open the door to find no one in sight — just a plastic container of food on a small table.
Playing it cool
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/09/2019
» When it comes to sports, skiing and skating are the last activities anyone associates with Southeast Asia. Outside of a few indoor skating rinks in big cities, the only ice you'll find is in drinks. And as for snow, it's non-existent except at the highest reaches of remote and forbidding Hkakabo Razi in northern Myanmar.
No justice for miracle man
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 22/07/2018
» In late May, local news was flooded with stories about a man who miraculously survived after a 46-tonne cargo container toppled off an 18-wheeler truck and crushed his Toyota Fortuner, flattening the vehicle while he was still inside.
Swipe and go
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/01/2017
» Planning a trip abroad for the coming New Year holiday? In the old days, if you were a holidaymaker or a business traveller, you probably would have booked a trip through a travel agent and when you got to your destination, bought a map and rented a car to get yourself around.
Chopsticks with your pasta
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 03/06/2016
» Over recent Fridays, Life has introduced to readers a five-star line-up of awe-inspiring dishes -- the starter, the consommé and the third course -- that will be served at the 2016 Bangkok Chefs Charity Gala Dinner.
Soft spot for superstition
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 27/01/2016
» On Monday, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha weighed in on the current national obsession.
Don Mueang reopens for business
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/10/2012
» It almost looked like the good old days at Bangkok's Don Mueang airport yesterday as it reopened for business after renovations following last year's heavy flood damage.
Young girls only, please
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/09/2011
» Hiring only "beautiful girls with nice personalities" in their early 20s, budget airline Nok Air seeks to "rejuvenate brand image" & "improve service efficiency."
Rough journey
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/03/2011
» More stories of hardship and danger from Thai workers returning from Libya.