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Soft power sells best when not force-fed
Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 07/08/2023
» South Korea knows how to sell its products. Apart from K-entertainment, the country has also popularised K-merchandise through pop culture. From fried chicken and ramyeon cup noodles to egg drop sandwiches and soju, instant coffee and dietary supplements, we have seen countless products from South Korea in series and movies successfully create a huge customer base in Thailand.
Proceed with caution
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 11/07/2022
» The Royal College of Pediatricians of Thailand and the Pediatric Society of Thailand last week announced three cases of children suffering severe side effects of cannabis consumption.
How much is too much?
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 25/01/2022
» After the government approved the resumption of the Test & Go programme starting next week signalling a strong desire to restore the country's tourism and overall economy, the Ministry of Public Health also proposed a vaccination programme, focusing on the 10 tourism and high-risk provinces where a fourth Covid-19 jab is strongly encouraged.
Sustainable everything possible
Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 11/12/2018
» For John Edward Roberts, sustainability does not just equate to green initiatives. For the Minor Hotels' Group Director of Sustainability and Conservation, it means the eco-friendly mindset that is embedded into even the smallest part of daily life.
Online eruption in support of Kumamoto
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 21/04/2016
» The massive Kumamoto earthquake that hit Japan last Thursday, which included a main shock of 7.0 on the Richter scale followed by a series of aftershocks, has sent more than 117,000 victims to evacuation shelters. The death toll almost reaches 50, while more than 1,100 are reported to have been injured.
Testing the Thai waters
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 31/07/2015
» Thailand's water tourism has never received as much state support as it does now. In 2003, Phuket was announced as one of Asia's major yachting and marina destinations. A year later, the government decided to revoke import tax for yachts and other types of boats. Investors were then encouraged to build marinas and waterside accommodation.
Women Warriors
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 18/03/2014
» Living amid the unrest Thailand’s Deep South has never been easy. But being a woman in the areas where bombs and gun shots are not unusual, normal life is even harder.
Geothermal gems
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 31/10/2013
» Still glowing from the shower and wearing nothing but a thin, green dressing gown, Nobuhito Motoyasu exited the changing room to be politely greeted by a female member of staff. She directed him to the area where the special service he had requested was provided. There, he was met by another woman who assured him there was no need to disrobe _ just stretch out and relax in that spot over there that's been specially prepared for you, she told him.
A world of difference
Muse, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 06/04/2013
» Girl and boy. Beauty and brains. Money making and social benefit generating. After all these years, Yollada "Nok" Suanyot has grown up and become a good mix of many opposites.
Channelling creativity
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 18/09/2012
» For almost a month now, Somluk Wanta has been constructing something from more than 4,000 new and used plastic bottles. And his motive for doing so is a bit out of the ordinary.