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A walk back in time
Brunch, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 02/03/2014
» Celebrity jeweller Beauty Gems recently celebrated a big milestone, its 50th anniversary, with a gala event that reflected the theme of its latest “Victorian” collection.
Looking to Hong Kong
News, Published on 15/02/2014
» Building urban railways is a costly exercise although it does not always have to burn a hole through the developer’s pocket.
Jumbo Problems
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 06/11/2013
» In the recent Thai action flick Tom Yum Goong 2, martial artist Tony "Jaa" Panom successfully creates a myth of being the most ferocious animal lover on the planet. After his elephant is kidnapped, he punches, kicks and risks his life, and even kills, to protect his "brother" _ the pachyderm believed to be a descendant of an auspicious war elephant.
Paradise lost
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 19/08/2013
» The words "national park" should convey the spirit of conservation and a well-protected space of natural beauty. But in Thailand, sometimes the parks are beset by scandals and controversy that also imply problems: law violation, land disputes, poaching, encroachment and environmental abuses.
Battling deadly diseases
News, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 25/08/2012
» Through the efforts of many dedicated people, Thailand enjoys a reputation for fighting the spread of three of the deadliest diseases - HIV/Aids, tuberculosis and malaria. But the gains could be nullified if more is not done, according to an international financing institution.
Thai scientists enter a new era
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 07/07/2012
» Thai researchers are stepping up to break new ground in biotechnological development after agreements were reached with foreign partners to commercially produce medical products and equipment.