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    Rough start for 'new chinatown'

    News, Published on 20/08/2023

    » A parallel Chinese society has grown up in Bangkok's Huai Khwang district as the number of Chinese expats has increased, deepening the reputation of Huai Khwang as the second Yaowarat, or Bangkok's new Chinatown.

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    New Year ignites tourism

    News, Published on 03/02/2019

    » Red lanterns are not only lighting up Phuket during the Chinese New Year festival, but also delighting tourist operators.

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    The New Chinese migrants making waves

    Spectrum, Published on 25/12/2016

    » Any news stories about the Chinese grabbed people's attention easily this year. Whether addressing the large number of Chinese tourists -- and their reportedly unruly behaviour -- the building of mega-dams on the Mekong River, the spread of banana contract farming or zero-dollar tours, anything about the Chinese seemed bound to sweep the top spot for most views or shares on social media.

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    Our top 10 stories in a year that will be hard to forget

    Spectrum, Published on 25/12/2016

    » Over the past year 'Spectrum' has reported a wide range of issues to give readers valuable insights. Our reporter ambushed the monk who helped Leicester City to their shock English Premier League title to get an exclusive. Another reporter blended in with Chinese yuppies in the new business district of Bangkok to find out why they decided to migrate to Thailand. Two reporters did a series of stories on the Tiger Temple by hanging out with the veterinarian, monks and national park officers to listen to all sides. We were determined to find the truth. Last month we also went up to Chiang Mai to talk to Hmong girls wrongly accused of stealing a British tourist's watch. Here are the top 10 stories in another exciting year of reporting.

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    Bangkok World Book Capital: Year of reading begins

    Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/04/2013

    » Bangkokians read average of 5 books a year but with new libraries, book corners & comic book museum, 10-15 books a year is goal.

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    Beating the heat

    Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/04/2013

    » Outdoor workers survive the hot season in various ways, all useful to know as the Meteorological Department says the hottest day of the year has not yet arrived.

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