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Anantara opts for locally grown
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 16/07/2016
» Buying local is quickly becoming a trend in Thailand. The concept, which is based on the distance food travels from farm to consumers encouraging people to consume more locally-grown produce, is not only good for our taste buds but also for the environment.
Farmers go back to the future to retain water
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 02/04/2016
» A small clay pot used in everyday cooking has provided the inspiration for an unusual method of ensuring not too much water, nor too little, reaches farmlands growing crops that need to be carefully monitored.
Wee problems
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 28/01/2014
» The call of nature was never one of Mallika's top priorities. She didn't want to get out of bed at the middle of the night when she had the urge to pass urine, so she held it in. When she was not comfortable with using a portable toilet during anti-government demonstration campaign, she also held it in. Getting stuck with work in front of her computer, she delayed going to the toilet until noon. Holding her urine simply became a habit.
A healthy environment
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 17/07/2013
» When illness strikes, the first thing that typically comes to mind is a visit to the doctor. For King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, healing means much more than just prescription pads and pills.
Turning dreams into reality
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 21/05/2013
» Fumiya Saeki's favourite hobby is watching TV. One day in 2011, he saw news reports on the tsunami that hit northeastern Japan. He wanted to help the suffering people. And this-eight-year-old boy's idea of helping them is special.
Nurturing a love of nature
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 17/04/2013
» Upon our afternoon arrival at Hello Woods, an experience-based nature learning centre in Chiba province to the east of Tokyo, a feeling of excitement ran through us, reflected in our faces painted with smiles. But a shiver also ran down my spine. It was so cold even though the sakura blossom that signal the arrival of spring had bloomed a few weeks ago.
Going Green
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 03/04/2013
» Who said that a green building that has sustainable and effective energy features must belong to massive office complex? A compact store can also become a high-performance building that has less impact on the environment, is healthier to people who use the building, and is more effective to the operation if the owner has committed to implementing thoughtful design and green construction with a careful selection of highly effective materials. With a strong green commitment combined with a concrete effort, the project is able to successfully achieve an international rating.
Gardening by the book
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 13/03/2013
» Reading and writing _ on paper _ has always been Kingkaew Jirabusayakun's passion.
Welcome to farmville
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 13/02/2013
» Once upon a time, many animals lived on a farm. A cow boasted that she is big and can produce milk for people.