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Vines deeply rooted in history and tradition
Life, Published on 13/01/2012
» A few kilometres outside Beaune lies the village of Pommard, with 600 inhabitants, a few restaurants, a wine shop and vignerons' houses. There are approximately 300 individual producers turning out only red wines from pinot noir varietals, which are more suited to the climate in Burgundy, where the soil, location, and orientation have made it a paradise for these great wines.
The kids come first
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 13/01/2012
» Like many of his pals who graduated from Thammasat University's Economics Faculty, Sanphasit Koompraphant, well-respected child rights advocate, began his career as a banker.
Emotion detox ification
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 13/01/2012
» After his retirement Dr Boonyong Vongvanij assigned his second son to develop a plot of land in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai. It was like a puzzle to Luenchay Vongvanij, who wasn't quite sure what his father wanted him to do on or with the hilly terrain rising some 400 metres above sea level.
Heady times
Life, Oraya Sutabutr, Published on 12/01/2012
» It seems years ago that Bo Nok made headlines when residents of this village in Prachuap Khiri Khan stood up to powers that be and kept out a coal-fired power plant planned for their neighbourhood.
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.
Floral drops
Life, Sakul Intakul, Published on 11/01/2012
» After my first visit to Isan, the northeastern region of Thailand, 30 years ago, spending time in Phu Kradueng National Park, I recently had the opportunity to revisit the region during the New Year holidays. From Bangkok, we travelled to Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaiyaphum, Nong Khai and Loei provinces. We wanted to avoid the crowded city areas, so we spent most of the time staying at the various national parks. In Chaiyaphum, we stayed at Tat Ton National Park. And in Nong Khai, we stayed at a small resort called Chomkong, that has an unobstructed panoramic view of the great Mekong River, which was very picturesque and quiet.
Maduzi
Life, Published on 11/01/2012
» To welcome the New Year Maduzi Restaurant by Yuya presents an innovative dinner menu with a scent of black truffle throughout the month of January.
Yingluck vows feasibility study into 30-baht scheme
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 10/01/2012
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has assured opponents of the government's plan to relaunch the 30-baht universal healthcare scheme that her government will conduct a feasibility study before deciding whether to go ahead with it.
Book Recovery Gains Steam
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 10/01/2012
» As they stepped inside the residence of famed writer Suchart Sawatsri, a group of visitors were taken aback by the damp, murky smell that shrouded the place. The prominent muddy stain on the walls suggested the place had been inundated for weeks.