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The Dawei development dream left high and dry
Spectrum, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 19/03/2017
» Over a decade ago, the Myaung Pyo creek in Myanmar's Tanintharyi region was clean and crystal clear -- a steady, trickling life source. The creek, running alongside a stretch of lush farmland, was relied on by villagers for various daily tasks such as watering crops.
Built for comfort
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 16/02/2017
» Life gets an exclusive and deeper look at the two new arms of the Uniqlo fashion brand - Sport and Denim
Tax breaks to reward investments
News, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 13/01/2017
» A commission should be established to provide tax incentives for people who make social investments, according to a study by the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Money talks at the SET
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 14/11/2016
» The fluctuating numbers on the stock board can be agitating to the uninitiated. But now the Investory Investment Discovery Museum, operated by The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), aims to educate the public on investment. The interactive museum, opened this year at the SET's new offices on Ratchadapisek Road, targets beginners who want to understand the basic concept of investment and how it is relevant to their lives.
Wild at heart
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 23/09/2016
» The scene at Lumpini Park on Tuesday was chaotic. Twelve park officers were on duty to catch monitor lizards following a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration directive to improve the landscape of Bangkok's biggest park and to control the reptiles' population.
Breast is best
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 09/08/2016
» It is uncommon to see children above the age of two being breastfed. But two-and-half year-old Thanapat Piemnoree enjoys being breastfed.
Thai architects vie for international honours
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 25/07/2016
» Thai architecture can feel anonymous and banal -- but then maybe we don't look close enough. The design scene has its share of clever, outstanding or unusual architecture and emphasis on material, location and the environment.
Voice of the future
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 06/06/2016
» In 2005, a podcast was launched by Apple, which announced it grandly as the future of radio. As usual, it takes longer for any future trend to take shape in Thailand, and now it seems podcasts are enjoying a surge here.
Appreciating the past
Muse, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 23/04/2016
» It is no surprise that backpackers are fond of Once Again Hostel, thanks to its historic location and genuine hospitality. What makes this old building-turned-modern hostel stand out from the others, however, is its focus to strengthen the surrounding local communities.
A life taken for granted
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 07/03/2016
» For many people, 400 baht doesn't seem like a huge amount of money. But for Apinya Sattarum, this amount makes a huge difference in her life as a 27-year-old mother.