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SRT eyes new city river icon
News, Published on 16/04/2019
» Land along the Chao Phraya River is becoming a magnet for real estate development, with companies keen to remodel areas on both sides of the river. Much of this interest comes in the wake of last year's opening of Iconsiam, a high-end mixed-use project which garnered a huge amount of publicity.
Paper Mill campaign binds Kanchanaburi community
News, Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 16/12/2018
» Kanchanaburi province is known for its attractive tourist landmarks such as the bridge over the River Kwai and "Death Railway" as much as famous wild forest and waterfalls.
A region of diverse cultures
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/08/2018
» After over a decade of unrest in the Deep South, violence occurs less often and authorities hope to attract tourists to some areas where the situation is under control. One of several routes being promoted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is the Narathiwat-Betong-Pattani route, along which tourists can appreciate beautiful nature and diverse cultures, learn about royal projects and enjoy shopping.
How two young reporters shook Myanmar
Reuters, Published on 09/08/2018
» YANGON: Late in the afternoon of Dec 12 last year, Wa Lone's cell phone rang. It was a man named Naing Lin, a lance corporal in Myanmar's 8th Security Police Battalion.
Feeling sold down the Chao Phraya River
News, Published on 29/07/2017
» Eighty-four-year-old Orasri Silpi has warm memories of life by the river. People lived like a community along the Chao Phraya, using the river as a road, a market and a place to watch life go by at a leisurely pace.
Best Buddhas: How Thais are driving tourism next door
Spectrum, Published on 30/06/2013
» Every day dozens of tour buses stop outside Yangon's Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda and unload their cargo of Thai tourists eager to view the 65m-long reclining Buddha inside.
The evolution of branded residences in thailand
Spectrum, Published on 21/04/2013
» Branded residences have been gaining momentum in Thailand for the past few years, originally in resort destinations but now increasingly in Bangkok as well. Simply put, a branded residence involves combining a luxury residential development with a lifestyle element to deliver a product with superior design and specifications and value-added services, all combined to offer an enhanced lifestyle and quality of living.
Border boomtown: A tale of winners and losers
Spectrum, Published on 17/02/2013
» The border town of Mae Sot is undergoing an unprecedented boom, riding on Myanmar's rapid opening up and its strategic position as a regional transport hub. Not long ago, the main visitors to the remote city in Tak province were NGOs, aid donors, academics, diplomats, journalists and intelligence officers. But in the last two years, 20 new hotels have sprung up, mainly to cater to Thai investors, according to the Tak Chamber of Commerce (TCC). The signs of the boom are all around: concrete pillars are being laid for a Big C supermarket, cinemas showing the latest films are opening and department stores sell international brand names.
In the hills or by the sea, Accessibility is the key
Spectrum, Published on 04/11/2012
» The Thai market today offers an increasing number of options for resort homes and retirement destinations. There is a clear choice: Hua Hin, Pattaya and Phuket are at the forefront of beach destinations, while Chiang Mai and Khao Yai are the top choices for those seeking the hillside resort experience. Each category is unique in character, cultural heritage and the type of tourist and buyer it attracts. The common denominator that has been key to the development of these locations is accessibility.
In his own words: the rise and fall of Khin Nyunt
Spectrum, Published on 08/04/2012
» The quiet narrow street leading to our destination is lined with big houses and mansions once inhabited by some of Myanmar's former ruling military elite. Most of them, including the now officially retired Senior General Than Shwe, have moved to new homes in the capital city of Nay Pyi Taw, many with new civilian jobs. However, one formerly very high-ranking member of the old military regime, former prime minister General Khin Nyunt, is still living in Yangon. No new house has been built for him in Nay Pyi Taw; in fact until recently he was under house arrest at his home in Yangon.