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Bitter Sweet
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/06/2015
» A wise man once said if one chews seven makhuea phung (Turkey berries), followed by a bite of boraphet (heart-leaved moonseed), he will not taste its bitterness.
Tokyo shares up, Europe advances
Published on 01/06/2015
» HONG KONG/LONDON — Tokyo stocks chalked up a 12th straight gain Monday, their best run in more than a quarter of a century, while Europe's stock markets climbed in opening trade .
A trip down memory lane
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/05/2015
» Red lanterns are hung in horizontal lines over the main street of Ban Chak Ngaeo, an old Chinese community in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri.
Malaysia, Indonesia to stop towing away migrants
Published on 20/05/2015
» Malaysia and Indonesia said Wednesday they would no longer turn away migrant vessels, responding to world pressure by offering to take in a wave of boatpeople if they can be resettled or repatriated within a year.
Thousands march for HK democracy
Published on 01/02/2015
» HONG KONG — Thousands of pro-democracy protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong Sunday for the first time since mass demonstrations shut down parts of the city for more than two months.
Facing the music
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/10/2014
» In the 1960s, Filipino musicians ruled the nightlife music scene in Bangkok. Popping into a bar or hotel lobby to watch them perform was once a mark of sophistication, at a time when the ability to sing in English was special and rare.
The platform toy: whatever you want it to be
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/03/2013
» It starts with a small astronaut figurine, but it can end up as hilltribe girl, a martial arts legend, a Star Wars character – just about whatever you want it to be.
Valentines roses: Highest price in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/02/2013
» A dozen roses in even rich countries like the US only costs 3,000 baht but in Thailand they cost 4,000 baht.
Thai soaps still the viewers’ favourite
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/01/2013
» Why do Thai soap operas remain so popular among local viewers from generation to generation? Two top scriptwriters give their views.
Knickers nicker nicked
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/01/2012
» A story about a women’s underwear thief is certain to have an amusing headline.