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Acts of goodwill
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/11/2020
» In our daily lives, we may come across situations where we need to decide whether to do something or just forget about it. However, if we follow our hunch, our small action might just lead to a big impact on someone or our society.
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Labour of love
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/05/2017
» Arunee Srito, 65, has never let up since she heard about labour rights almost 50 years ago.
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Access for all?
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/11/2016
» Visitors have returned in their droves to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha after it was temporarily closed for two weeks following the passing of His Majesty the King -- Europeans, Chinese and others, many of whom are dressed in dark-coloured clothing. Some of them are also disabled.
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Making the Land of Smiles more accessible
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/10/2016
» Pattaya Tadtong, 37, likes to go places by himself although he must use a wheelchair. The boccia Paralympic gold medallist feels unease when he uses footpaths in Bangkok.
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Faith amid tragedy
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/09/2016
» It's Friday, and the Islamic call to Muslim prayers can be heard from a loudspeaker on the rooftop with the golden domes of Takia Yokhin Mosque in Muang district of Ayutthaya.
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Protecting a valuable import
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/06/2016
» It's a shocking fact that an estimated 100 Chinese tourists die in Thailand every year. To be exact, 103 of them lost their lives here last year. "The number is very high," said Chen Jiang, counsellor for the Cultural Section of Chinese Embassy. The main cause of death, he said, were accidents on land and in the sea as well as drowning due to water sports.
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A shining artistic light
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/03/2016
» Colourful lanterns hang in a small gazebo at the front corner of Lampang Arts Centre on Talad Kao Road. While most lanterns usually follow the same traditional pattern of a round or cylindrical shape, the ones available here stand out stylishly, especially with their octagonal shape.
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Under mother nature's watch
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/08/2015
» A study full of books and pictures of birds is the weekday workplace of Dr Pilai Poonswad. On weekends, the renowned biologist and emeritus professor at the Microbiology Department of Mahidol University moves her “office” to the dense forests, where she has spent days and nights researching hornbills for 37 years.
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Not just a boys' game
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/11/2014
» Her long hair is always simply tied in the back, and Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, 54, has never put thick make-up on her face. She walks quickly in her high-heeled shoes. She is punctual and skips lunch if it means she will be late to her next meeting.
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Tour of duty
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/05/2013
» Pol Maj Gen Roy Inkapairoj, commander of the Tourist Police Division, has plenty of plans and policies to ensure tourist safety. The 43-year-old was a commander of the Immigration Bureau before moving to the tourist division last year. He said his major focus is to protect and serve visitors to the best of his ability.
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