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Ambassador at large
Life, Published on 09/02/2012
» He roams the streets of Bangkok and suburbs on his 3,000-horsepower motorbike. While posted in Vietnam he formed a rock band with himself as the guitarist. He was ambassador to Iraq for two years before moving to Bangkok last year. Mikael Hemniti Winther, Denmark's point man in Thailand, has a lifestyle that few would expect of a high-ranking diplomat.
Moment of truth
Life, Alfred Tha Hla, Published on 11/01/2012
» Wim Rungwattanajinda's day job as secretary to Prime Minister's Office Minister Krissana Sihalak got a huge boost from thousands of motorists nationwide who were traumatised by the sight of their cars being overwhelmed by the recent flooding.
US losing some lustre for visitors
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 03/05/2010
» Even as US-funded consultants seek to help Asean countries enhance their tourism competitiveness, the tourism competitiveness of the United States itself is facing a challenge, with clear indications that its security measures are becoming an issue.