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Learning muay Thai
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/03/2017
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the "Amazing Fight" contest to promote tourism through muay Thai.
Our top 10 stories in a year that will be hard to forget
Spectrum, Published on 25/12/2016
» Over the past year 'Spectrum' has reported a wide range of issues to give readers valuable insights. Our reporter ambushed the monk who helped Leicester City to their shock English Premier League title to get an exclusive. Another reporter blended in with Chinese yuppies in the new business district of Bangkok to find out why they decided to migrate to Thailand. Two reporters did a series of stories on the Tiger Temple by hanging out with the veterinarian, monks and national park officers to listen to all sides. We were determined to find the truth. Last month we also went up to Chiang Mai to talk to Hmong girls wrongly accused of stealing a British tourist's watch. Here are the top 10 stories in another exciting year of reporting.
Zero-tour clampdown hits Nok Air China plan
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 17/11/2016
» Nok Air is decelerating its expansion into China, apparently due to the impact of the crackdown on "zero dollar" inbound tours.
Cool finds in Chiang Mai
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 11/11/2016
» We're not just about the "new". We also dig the cool, the fun, the funky and all things slightly hidden from plain sight. So we did a little detour, stepping into one or two "just-opened" venues and we also honed in on some less-discovered (but totally awesome) places. We tried, we tested and we even got a bit lost trying to find some of these hidden gems. So without further ado, dear readers, here are our top Chiang Mai picks for this year's winter season.
The People's Memories
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/11/2016
» The Ministry of Culture has launched the People's Archive project to invite locals and visitors to share memorable pictures or video clips of their moments of grief, activities or any impressive moments related to the late His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
The private and public pain felt around the world
News, Published on 16/10/2016
» From Sydney to San Francisco to London, the pain of thousands of Thais living across the globe was clearly felt after His Majesty's death was announced on Thursday.
A touch of Thai vehicles
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/10/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched "A Touch of Thai Vehicles" campaign to promote local means of transportation and communities.
Island community
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/09/2016
» A raised concrete walkway behind Wat Champa in Taling Chan leads to the Koh San Chao canal community. The community might not ring a bell, but it is known among a few travellers as an add-on trip to the famous Lat Mayom floating market in Taling Chan.
A hidden gem
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/08/2016
» Along a stretch from Lan Luang Road to Nakhon Sawan Road, less than 500m from Phan Fa Bridge, is the Nang Loeng Community. Its former name is E-Loeng, named after the oversized Mon-style jars.