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Putting people in another perspective
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/04/2012
» Blame it on the local media which has shaped a stereotype of Myanmar people as vicious killers. For years Thai media has reported news of Myanmar employees or maids killing their Thai employers, presenting them as violent people.
Is Suvarnabhumi airport a nightmare for all but its own staff?
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/05/2012
» Suvarnabhumi international airport has not brought only headaches to passengers, which has also led to the sinking in the international ranks for customer satisfaction, but also to airlines such as Thai AirAsia.
Suu Kyi's Tak foray a letdown
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/06/2012
» Democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi ended her first overseas trip in 24 years at a refugee camp in Mae La, Tak province, last Saturday. Three days earlier, she had been in Samut Sakhon to meet and address migrant workers from Myanmar.
Changing Thailand's cheap and cheerful image
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/02/2013
» Thanks to our selection of affordable vacations, the strong Chinese economy and the box office hit Lost In Thailand, which indirectly promoted Chiang Mai and Thai culture, the number of visitors from China is expected to pass the 3 million mark this year. It is tipped to grow 12% from the 2.8 million people who visited last year.
Thailand is tourism's own worst enemy
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 19/03/2013
» Thailand always sees itself as the tourism leader in Southeast Asia, with the industry's highest incomes in the region as well as a growing numbers of visitors _ it may reach 24 million this year. Despite the good news, the bad news is the country's Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) has gradually dropped, according to the latest report from the World Economic Forum.
The government that cried wolf
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/08/2013
» Watching people putting food in their mouths isn't fun. But we see this kind of scene every time there is a question about food safety. And so here we go again.
Bangkok needs to discover its Seoul
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 12/09/2013
» Transport Minister Chadchart Sittipunt commented on the safety and service of the long-tail boat ride in Khlong Saen Saep on his Facebook fan page after taking a ride at the beginning of this month. One thing he mentioned was a little improvement, that each pier now has a life ring. But after hours (the boats operate from 5.30am to 8.30pm), he said that the life rings must be gathered otherwise children would use them to swim in the canal.
Time for police to step up
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/02/2014
» A video clip has been widely circulated on social media. It was part of the “beating the war drums” meeting of the United Front For Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) held on Sunday at the Chalerm Phra Kiat Sports Stadium in Muang district of Nakhon Ratchasima.
When the buying stops, the killing can, too
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/03/2014
» Recently, a woman in her early 20s showed me pictures of herself posing with a big fish. The rare species can only be found in the Mekong river. Of course, it is the Mekong giant catfish, or pla buek.
The wheels on the bus go around Khon Kaen
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/11/2014
» Last week, the mayor of Khon Kaen and a group of locals showed strong commitment to improving the city's public transportation system. They are no longer waiting for a budget from our centralised government.