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Palace party magic to ring in 2012
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 08/01/2012
» The seventh cycle birthday celebration of His Majesty the King provided the inspiration for the theme of the special New Year celebration organised by the Dusit Thani Hua Hin, which has always prided itself on the lavish parties set in its spacious gardens.
Air fares still unchanged after EU imposes carbon charge
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 07/01/2012
» Several major airlines serving Thailand-Europe flights are not in a rush to pass on extra charges to passengers to offset rising costs from a European Union carbon emissions scheme that kicked in on Jan 1.
Asia's uncut ruby
Life, Published on 05/01/2012
» As travel books dispel the mystique of remote spots worldwide, places that have preserved their unique character become ever harder to find. North Korea has been notoriously isolated by its ruling dynasty. Less in the global spotlight is the luminous land of Burma, known officially as the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. It, too, has suffered greatly under a brutal regime, but while its military junta has kept the world out, it has also perfectly preserved the culture within.
Green the way to go
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/01/2012
» The Airports of Thailand (AoT) has announced a new policy to have greener airports. According to flight lieutenant Anirut Thanombutr, AoT's managing director, the initiative will start by planting more trees at airports it operates, including Suvarnabhumi Airport, as well as four other airports in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai and Phuket.
You can't make this stuff up: Top odd news of 2011
News, Noel Boivin, Published on 01/01/2012
» Thai politicians are usually out of office before the plastic comes off their name plates and fluctuating water levels tested all of our nerves last year, but there is one dependable constant in the kingdom _ the country's undisputed title as the weird news capital of the world.
Bangkok governor gets his pumps; flooding widens
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/11/2011
» Relations between the BMA and the national government have improved after the governor's requests for more pumps and better drainage were granted. Meanwhile, the flood situation has worsened.
Suvarnabhumi: Tourist arrivals falling
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2011
» Cancellations & falling bookings for trips to Thailand due to fear but Suvarnabhumi protected. Flood-free destinations promoted.
Floods block roads out of Bangkok
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/10/2011
» Floodwaters make it impossible to move goods to stores quickly. The Navy and Thai Airways being asked to help.
Young girls only, please
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/09/2011
» Hiring only "beautiful girls with nice personalities" in their early 20s, budget airline Nok Air seeks to "rejuvenate brand image" & "improve service efficiency."
What you know about passwords is wrong
Life, Wanda Sloan, Published on 06/09/2011
» It's important that you are safe while surfing online. It's very important.