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The circus at the end of the road
Life, Published on 15/10/2014
» Today marks the beginning of the campaign to "clean up" Khao San Road and "return the footpaths to pedestrians". One of the most popular haunts for travellers, Khao San's appeal has always been its energy — chaotic yet iconic and colourful. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) proposed action to systematise the stalls and vendors in the alley have generated various reactions, from dismay to uncertainty, from local business owners.
A slap on the wrist
B Magazine, Published on 05/10/2014
» 'Time magazine has listed the world's top mega-trendy tourist destinations, and Thailand's on the list. Can you guess which place?"
Dengue fever hits Samui island
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 04/07/2014
» Public health officials are undertaking a campaign to fend off the spread of dengue fever on Koh Samui which made the island one of the worst cases in Surat Thani province.
On song in Songkhla
Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 18/05/2014
» Last week I began a tour of the South in Phatthalung. Today I’d like to continue on to Songkhla by crossing the bridge and elevated road across Thalay Noi in Phatthalung to Amphoe Ranote in Songkhla. The road is wide and smooth, and the route is direct.
Top environmental news of 2013
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 08/01/2014
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) last week released a list of the top 10 environmental new stories of 2013. The list was created from a poll of environmental news reporters. Here's a recap.
I think we're alone now
B Magazine, Pailin Wedel, Published on 08/12/2013
» Just 70km off the coast of the southern province of Ranong lie hundreds of islands rivalling the beauty of Thai beaches and they are almost entirely untouched. The Mergui Archipelago _ a cluster of undeveloped Phukets in Myanmar waters _ could be Asia's next big tourist destination.