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Pranburi's top 5 beachfront hotels with swimming pools
Published on 07/11/2017
» Not far from Hua Hin, "Pranburi" is another tourist heaven, boasting serene and pristine beach scenes and seascapes. Less busy than Hua Hin, Pranburi is ideal for those looking for a relaxing private retreat.
The volunteer spirit
Life, Published on 24/10/2017
» Over 2 million Thais registered to serve as volunteers during the royal cremation period, carrying out several unpaid tasks, at Sanam Luang and elsewhere, from venue preparation, catering, public information services and funeral flower distribution to first aid and traffic safety. Here we talk to some of them about their duties and their pride in serving King Bhumibol one last time.
A right to know?
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/09/2017
» In Bangkok, a form recently surfaced at a hotel in Nana, and it has gone viral. It tells guests to be aware that "the person" -- an allusion to a prostitute -- they are bringing to the room could be a "ladyboy".
Supply and demand
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 22/09/2017
» During the era of the Raj, India was the leading poppy grower. It was sold worldwide as a treatment for hysteria in women and hyperactivity in children. Only China refused to have anything to do with it because it was addictive, but two opium wars taught them how to take it.
Rites of passage, Bangkok-style
Guru, Chris Raufeisen, Published on 14/07/2017
» Teetering on the line that differentiates a tourist or long-term visitor from an expat is a wealth of knowledge, information and experiences. Being a foreigner who lives and works in Bangkok may make you an expat, but by literary definition only! There are many boxes to tick if you want to become a bona fide Bangkok expat. Here are 25 things you can do or see to earn your legit expat stripes.
Long way home
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 20/06/2017
» Twelve year old Ali*, a Syrian refugee of Palestinian descent, has resided with his family of eight in Thailand for five years. The preteen speaks Thai fluently and to his Thai football mates, he is very much Thai despite his Middle Eastern looks.
Our Latin neighbours
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/05/2017
» Two countries that receive a large number of tourists every year, Mexico and Thailand will tighten their relationship in tourism, particularly in the medical tourism segment, said María Teresa Solis, Mexico's vice-minister of tourism, on her recent visit to Bangkok.
A skytrain to deafness and brain death
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 05/03/2017
» That unexpected fire at the Thai-Belgian flyover caused havoc with inner-city traffic on Wednesday. That was the evening of Sundowners, the monthly meeting of Austcham (the Australian Chamber of Commerce) at the Grand Hyatt Erawan. It was also the evening Austcham was having its presidential elections, but how to get there?
Weaving a community together
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/02/2017
» Villagers of Ban Na Ton Chan community in Sukhothai's Si Satchanalai district describe Sangiam Sawaenglap as kind, caring and diligent. She is the force behind the success of her village, regarded as a role model of community-based tourism and a well-known eco-tourism destination in the North.
Flight from the city
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 12/02/2017
» There is constant traffic of people moving into and out of Bangkok. Some want to come to the city, while others want to get out. Those seeking to come usually want to study or work here, do business or perhaps just do some shopping. They may see the capital as a testing ground that offers challenges to their abilities. Once in the city, they look for suitable opportunities and hope that their luck comes through for them.