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King Rama II Day
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/02/2014
» From Feb 22-23, the “King Rama II Memorial Day” fair will be held at the King Rama II Memorial Park in Amphawa district, Samut Songkhram, to honour the King for his contributions to Thai art and culture. King Rama II (1767-1824) penned several poems, books and plays, created various pieces of artwork and supported art, culture and literature in general.
Where rivers collide
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/02/2014
» Nakhon Sawan is where the Ping, Wang, Yom and Nan rivers merge to form the majestic Chao Phraya River. To highlight the origin of the River of Kings, Nakhon Sawan Municipality will invest 118 million baht to create a 29m-high sculpture of the Ping, Wang, Yom and Nan rivers.
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.
A pressing engagement, Sombat goes tao far, Past weighs on ton
News, Mae Moo, Published on 15/12/2013
» Tangmo and Tono tie the knot?
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.
Thai islands top affordability survey
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/10/2013
» Koh Phangan has been named the most affordable island for travellers in Southeast Asia while Singapore's Sentosa Island is the most expensive, according to TripAdvisor's first TripIndex Island Sun 2013.
Avoiding the tourist dollar
News, Wichayant Boonchote, Published on 28/09/2013
» The tourist dollar is a strong lure for many people in Thailand, but not the residents of Koh Yor, a beautiful islet in the great Songkhla Lake.
2 tourists die in speedboat crash
Published on 29/08/2013
» CHON BURI : Two Chinese tourists were killed Wednesday when a speedboat they were travelling in crashed into an anchored long-tail boat in the Bali Hai cape, rescuers said.
Koh Samui envisions low-carbon distinction
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 14/08/2013
» SURAT THANI : Koh Samui intends to be a low-carbon tourist destination in the next 3-5 years by reducing energy consumption and resolving its environmental problems while increasing hotel room rates by 30-50%.
Man falls off a boat and floats for 9 hours
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/08/2013
» Here is a good example of why you should learn to swim.