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Holiday spending on the up
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2018
» Thais are expected to spend 57 billion baht to further bolster the rebounding economy during this New Year holiday, the government says.
10 Americans dead in Costa Rica air crash
Published on 02/01/2018
» SAN JOSE, Costa Rica: Ten Americans on vacation and two crew members died Sunday when their small charter plane crashed and burst into flames shortly after take-off, officials said.
Prayut faces year of challenges
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 03/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will inevitably face more political challenges this year as he will have to stand by his election pledge to win the trust of the public and the international community and dispel concerns the regime intends to retain its grip on power, observers say.
Tulips triumph in Buri Ram
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 03/01/2018
» Tulips are blooming in Buri Ram. Besides the many archaeological sites and ancient ruins dating back to the Khmer Empire and a famous football club, the province is home to Play La Ploen, a floral destination in the Northeast that showcases a variety of cool-climate flowers.
Quality matters in Khao Yai holiday home market
Published on 03/01/2018
» Khao Yai’s holiday home market has become more active during the high season, with several major condominium and villa development projects actively running promotional campaigns to boost sales. While the campaigns are driving the interest, buyers’ decisions continue to depend a lot on the quality of products that each of these projects offers, according to property consultancy JLL.
Indonesia shrinks danger zone around grumbling Bali volcano
Reuters, Published on 04/01/2018
» JAKARTA: Indonesia shrank the exclusion zone around a grumbling volcano on the resort island of Bali on Thursday after fears of an imminent eruption, allowing farmers to return to their homes
Guru's Weekly Pick: Jan 5 - 11
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 05/01/2018
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!
A healing garden for the mind
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 06/01/2018
» Got issues but don't have the time or budget for a retreat to some lush, holistic resort outside of Bangkok? Never fear, because the Erb Bliss Room is here. The recently opened secret spiritual healing sanctuary is just what any busy and stressed Bangkokian needs: gold therapy facials, an ear that will listen and perfumes that miraculously calm you down. Its address at Gaysorn Village also makes it easy to access, all the while obviously being an air-conditioned Eden that's really chill to hang out at. Bad day or not, their latest treatments and services not only focus on having you feeling fab, but aim to clear the mind for a full reset. Here's what we think of some of the quick pick-me-ups sure to give you a soul or body fix, whatever your time-frame or budget.
Brutal cold snap stuns US East Coast after blizzard
Published on 07/01/2018
» BOSTON/NEW YORK: A blanket of bone-chilling arctic air covered the US East Coast and Midwest on Saturday, creating dangerous conditions as tens of millions of people struggled to clean up from a blizzard that dumped deep, drifting snow in many areas this week.
Pawn shops offer more than money for old rope
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/01/2018
» City Hall last year saw profits from its pawn business jump by millions of baht although financial gain is not its primary goal.