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Airline promising 'vivid voyage'
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/01/2015
» V Air, a Taiwanese-based low-cost carrier and subsidiary of the 64-year-old TransAsia Airways, has announced an aggressive plan to break even after two years of operating, according to the airline's chief commercial officer Steve Allen.
Sufficient,safe and sound
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/09/2014
» Many awards and certificates of achievement are displayed in the house of Somboon Srisubat. Seventeen years ago, the skinny farmer suffered great distress and almost committed suicide due to huge debts. Today, he's found a way to get back on his feet and now runs the successful Suan Lung Nin, or Uncle Nin's Orchard, in Chumphon, about 450km south of Bangkok.
Milking the cash cow
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/09/2014
» Chokchai Farm, one of the largest ranches in Southeast Asia, plans to renovate a 150 rai plot of its land in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima province, to pave the way for new tourist attractions.
Business, home-grown
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 12/08/2014
» Although many call her farmer, Jitchanok Tahwichai, or Nu Dee, sees herself as a business owner who runs a resort and farmland in Phu Rua, 485km northeast of Bangkok in Loei province.
A Legacy lives on
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/06/2014
» Death has helped Korn-uma Pongnoi learn and grow. Since her husband, Charoen Wat-aksorn, was gunned down on the night of June 21, 2004 at Bo Nok intersection, the 45-year-old has found inner strength to carry on the mission they started together two decades ago: to protect their community and its natural resources.
Unity in diversity
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/01/2014
» Dato Seri Mohamed Nazri bin Tan Sri Abdul Aziz, Malaysia's tourism and culture minister, is optimistic about accomplishing his goals this year.
Alum armpits
Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/01/2014
» Using a deodorant is essential, especially in hot climates. But before the arrival of commercial deodorants, Thais used to apply sansom, or alum crystals, to prevent the formation of bacteria in our armpits in the hot and humid environment.
Hooked on sweet treats
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/10/2013
» A scoop of ice cream in a traditional cone, or even in a foot-long one, might soon seem passe compared to the latest craze in South Korea _ a hook-shaped cone.
Midnight train to Jordan
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/08/2013
» Jordan Tourism Board managing director Dr Abed Al Razzaq Arabiyat is adamant about seeing more Thai tourists visiting his native country. He says Thais are open to new experiences and are broad-minded people with a sense of adventure.
Nice and natural
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 12/04/2013
» The wonders of sea salt-based treatments are widely known in salons and spas around the world. Researchers from holistic health circles have also embraced the pure mineral as being vital for good health.