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China's impact on Thailand
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/08/2015
» The total number of Chinese tourists to Thailand during the seven months of this year has surpassed the total of Chinese arrivals in 2014.
Sasebo: A place to make your heart sing
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 08/01/2015
» Sasebo. Sasebo. Sasebo. I don't remember exactly how many times I read this name out loud the first time I saw it on the map. To me, it's both beautiful and funny. Try pronouncing the word in front of the mirror and notice the changing shape of your lips as you say it, especially the last syllable. Repeat just a few times, and I guarantee you'll see yourself smiling.
Works in progress?
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/10/2014
» It was about 130 years ago that Thai Buddhists of Mon descent started making use of the sala kan parian, or "preaching pavilion", at Wat Tha Kham in the Bangkok district of Bang Khunthian. Since the pavilion was situated right next to the canal it was the first structure in the temple compound people would encounter after disembarking from their boats.
Hired killer apologizes, regrets killing parents
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/04/2014
» Hired killer learns was hired to kill parents, feels sorry. Was promised car, gold necklaces & Buddha amulets for the killing.
Turning full circle
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 12/12/2013
» Khun Yuam is a sleepy amphur in Mae Hong Son province that hasn't seen a great deal of excitement since the end of World War II. Right on the border with Myanmar's Shan State is the hamlet of Ban Huay Ton Noon. From there it's only 30km inland to the district capital, also called Khun Yuam, and this was the same route taken for centuries by invading armies, loggers, seasonal farm labourers and merchants carrying goods back and forth on carts drawn by teams of oxen.