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Finding fortune
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 11/08/2014
» Philippus Albertus Van Wyk was born into a very wealthy farming family in South Africa's Pretoria, but money didn't give his life meaning. The 39-year-old is now a volunteer teacher at Baan Koh Payam School, a local Prathom school on Koh Payam, a two-hour boat ride off Ranong province, and says he has finally found his purpose.
All the fun of the fair at M2F’s family-friendly Songkran knees-up
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 28/03/2014
» With the mercury steadily rising in the run-up to the traditional Thai new year, M2F, Post Publishing’s free daily newspaper, has announced plans to organise an alcohol-free celebration of Songkran at Bangkok’s CentralWorld at which revellers will be encouraged to observe the festival in a way that respects traditions and the safety of other participants.
The truth will out
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 08/01/2014
» Over the past few months, the social media in Thailand has literally turned from a playground for fun and entertaining diversions into a veritable battlefield. Facebook's bragging, attention-seeking statuses and narcissistic selfies have been replaced by quotes, reports, pictures and video clips attacking those on the opposite side of the political divide _ and to convince and confirm the righteousness of one's own camp.
Success at full throttle
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 14/10/2013
» Fifteen years ago was a glorious time for the McLaren F1 team with Mika Hakkinen behind the wheel, leading the team to win the world championship title in 1998 and 1999. This season, however, has not been a particularly great success for the McLaren-Mercedes team, currently ranked No.5 in the Constructor's Championship. And with just a few races left this season, it's very unlikely that any team will be able to catch up to Red Bull Racing-Renault.