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Asia's uncut ruby
Life, Published on 05/01/2012
» As travel books dispel the mystique of remote spots worldwide, places that have preserved their unique character become ever harder to find. North Korea has been notoriously isolated by its ruling dynasty. Less in the global spotlight is the luminous land of Burma, known officially as the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. It, too, has suffered greatly under a brutal regime, but while its military junta has kept the world out, it has also perfectly preserved the culture within.
Art for all
Life, Published on 12/01/2012
» Everything from stalls in Ratchaburi's central market to municipal manhole covers have been transformed for a very public art event that is likely to add colour and interest to practically every step that townspeople take over the five weeks.
All packed up and many places to go
B Magazine, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 15/01/2012
» Twenty or even 10 years ago, Western budget travellers would descend on the country, spending tens of thousands of baht on flights and then, to the bemusement of Thais, proceed to travel in third-class train carriages or buses to rudimentary guest houses on the beach or upcountry that cost 40 baht a night, where they showered out of buckets and shared dormitories with strangers.
The Netherlands: Beyond the naughty bits
B Magazine, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 05/02/2012
» While the Netherlands might be most commonly associated with the excesses of Amsterdam, its capital, there is a vibrant cultural scene here dating back centuries.
Cultural Heritage
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 06/02/2012
» Stepping inside Bang Luang Mosque in Bangkok's Thon Buri district, a group of visitors was overwhelmed by its tranquility, happy to leave behind the bustling traffic noise from the nearby street.
A slice of the Old World in Latin America
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/03/2012
» The first thing you will notice when you roam around Buenos Aires is that Argentina's capital is like a city in Europe. Old buildings along streets recall French or Italian architecture, while the streets are laid out in a grid plan.
Tribute to Ang Thong's heroes
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/03/2012
» The public and private sectors and the people of Ang Thong province's Wiset Chai Chan district are set to host the Tribute to Wiset Chai Chan Heroes Fair 2012, until March 26, at the Monument of Nai Dok-Nai Thong Kaew in tambon Pai Jam Sil, which aims to honour Dok and Thong Kaew of Ban Pho Thalay, who led the villagers of Wiset Chai Chan into the Bang Rachan battles against Burmese invaders during the Ayutthaya period, and to promote local culture and traditions.
The hidden gateway
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 12/04/2012
» Hidden in a secluded narrow passage between the limestone cliff faces, sheltered beneath a towering natural arch as tall as the mountains that conceal it from the outside world, the "ancient" Chinese way station down below not only looks as if it has always been there for centuries but also adds entrancing magic to this mystifying sanctum.
Lady of Myanmar
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/05/2012
» Today's top list of must-see sites in Yangon include not only famous pagodas or museums but also a visit to the headquarters of the National League of Democracy (NLD), the opposition party founded and led by pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as the Lady's house.
New social hub for historic site
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 18/05/2012
» When it comes to lifestyle and recreation, Bangkok never seems to stop spoiling its dwellers and visitors thanks to the back-to-back opening of new venues.