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From salt to solar
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/09/2016
» Salt farmers, hit by low prices and other problems, now see their land as potential sites for the lucrative solar energy business, but opposition is rising from conservationists.
Asean Summit: Tolerance is the key to prosperity
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/09/2016
» "When people from different cultures interact, there are always new ideas and new innovations," Obama told a group of 180 young men & women from Asean countries.
Bangkok gecko watch
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/07/2016
» This month, Bangkokians are looking for geckos and reporting any sightings through Line to the Bangkok Wildwatch Online project. You are invited to join in. Next month, be on the lookout for the golden tree snake.
Most innovative Thai food is in Europe?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/04/2016
» Some of most innovative Thai food is created in kitchens of Europe's Michelin-star chefs who have written insightful books also.
A cure for haze?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/01/2016
» Finally, farmers may have a practical alternative to burning their agricultural waste, a major cause of seasonal haze which typically begins in late January.
Trash heroes
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/06/2015
» Every Monday is a special day on Satun's Koh Lipe island. It's the day when everyone, locals or visitors, can call themselves a "trash hero" for joining in a remarkably successful campaign to keep the area clean.
Bangkok's temporary floating market (UPDATED)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/02/2015
» The Talad Nam Festival at Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem near Government House runs until this Sunday. The floating market is not exactly authentic or cheap, but it is popular nonetheless, especially the 20-minute barge cruise.
World Cup gambling: It's a man's man's world
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/06/2014
» The lottery is popular among women, but football betting is a man's game with a brainy image. Drinking and cheering wearing team jerseys helps men recreate a "tribal identity and male-only club mentality."
Phu Kradueng Electric Cable Car: Build or not build?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/08/2013
» Cable car up Phu Kradueng would ruin incomes of local people & lead to more building in national parks.
Water festival more important than water shortage
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/04/2013
» 45 drought provinces declared disaster areas but Songkran is a time to travel back home & reunite with families, so the show must go on.