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Heart of the middle kingdom
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 29/05/2014
» A simian warrior with supernatural powers acquired through Taoist practices, the Monkey King is the much-loved hero of the Chinese literary classic Journey to the West. Most recently portrayed in a Hong Kong fantasy flick, the immensely strong protagonist — Sun Wukong in Mandarin — rebels against the Jade Emperor of Heaven and the character may well have been inspired by a real-life creature, the Sichuan snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana).
Phuket unfazed by political tensions
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 12/12/2013
» Phuket remains a popular destination during the high season with a 27% increase in the number of flights despite the tense political situation, according to Suraphon Svetasreni, governor of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
New museum worth its salt
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 25/04/2013
» A salt museum has opened in Ban Laem district of Phetchaburi.
Airports that put an end to terminal boredom
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/11/2012
» If you have to spend a lot of time at airports, you might want to find out what to do to kill your boredom, or ease your fatigue.