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Thai hopes still high in boxing, badminton
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/08/2012
» Boxer Kaeo Pongprayoon and badminton athletes Ratchanok Inthanon, Sudket Prapakamol and Saralee Thoungthongkam kept Thailand’s medal hopes alive with easy victories as Michael Phelps becomes the all-time Olympic medal champion.
Shanghai rhapsody
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/07/2017
» Celine Dion's My Heart Will Go On was playing loudly on a large walkway at Xiangyang Park in Shanghai, the financial hub of China. A group of elderly Chinese ladies, wearing their high-heel shoes, danced in pairs like they were preparing for a contest.
Thoughts and prayers
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 30/08/2018
» Phuket recently organised a two-day religious ceremony to mark the 49th day of the boat tragedy on July 5 when the Phoenix tour boat capsized, drowning 47 Chinese tourists.
Celebrate Life
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 31/08/2018
» The Nikki Beach group of hotels and resorts has long been a holiday destination for people looking for fun and relaxation, with locations all over the world, including the USA, France, Spain, Greece, the Caribbean, Monaco, Turkey, Italy and Thailand. In Koh Samui, the high-end beach club has been labelled as "The Sexiest Place On Earth", where Nikki Beach combines music and entertainment with privacy, delectable food and drinks and stunning sunset views of Lipa Noi beach (assuming it doesn't rain). Last month when the resort held a special event, I decided to get a taste of Nikki Beach's celebration of life.
A topsy turvy world
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/11/2016
» Phuket, a province and island in the South, attracts millions of tourists each year. However, just the sea, sand and sun as well as delicious food may be sometimes inadequate to excite repeat visitors and the young generation. One of the city's latest tourist attractions is Baan Teelanka, or the Upside Down House, in Muang district. The place is fun for people of all ages.
A palace to remember
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/10/2016
» Mrigadayavan Palace, the summer palace of King Rama VI located on a beach between Cha-am district, Phetchaburi, and Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, is a popular cultural attraction. Although it attracts 350,000-400,000 visitors a year, it holds more significance than just being a tourist spot. It serves as a learning centre for the arts and sciences.
Retail goes retro
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 21/02/2012
» With its bizarre appearance, the building housing the Nightingale-Olympic store in Phahurat shows its age. The out-of-date fashion on display in the windows and a lack of air-conditioning inside might scare some customers away, but do not judge this book by its cover.