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The legend of Ajarn Puey grows
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 30/01/2016
» Regarded as a national hero, Puey Ungphakorn is a towering figure even in death for having set the standards that shaped the country’s economic development and improving the lives of rural people.
Flower Power
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 20/01/2016
» What makes you different as a floral artist? Asked this question and Sakul Intakul, who is the man behind a string of exquisite works, from his royal commissions for Her Majesty the Queen to his floral installations at Bulgari Hotels & Resorts in Bali and Rome International Film Festival, will give you his answer, one that is humble and yet sounds like a bluff.
Puey Ungphakorn: Unesco names as key world figure
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/11/2015
» UN honours Dr. Puey Ungpakorn (1916-1999) for his achievements: Bank of Thailand governor, Thammasat rector, Magsaysay winner & WWII resistance fighter against Japanese.
Unesco lauds Puey for 'ethics'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2015
» Former economist and member of the Seri Thai (Free Thai) movement during World War II, the late Puey Ungphakorn, has been named by Unesco as one of the world's most important people for his "impeccable ethics".
Myanmar movie star, four others win Magsaysay awards
AFP, Published on 29/07/2015
» MANILA - A movie star from Myanmar, two Indians, a Filipina cultural researcher and a Laotian handicrafts promoter were named on Wednesday as this year's winners of Asia's Magsaysay Awards.
Myanmar movie star, 4 others win Magsaysay awards
Published on 29/07/2015
» MANILA — A movie star from Myanmar, two Indians, a Filipina cultural researcher and a Lao handicrafts promoter were named on Wednesday as this year's winners of Asia's Magsaysay Awards.
Confessions of an Unredeemed Drug Addict
Business, Published on 04/12/2014
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is the key organisation serving as a total service centre for trading of listed securities. At the same time, the 40-year exchange also prioritzes to promote social development for the country’s sustainable growth.
Chinese journalist, lawyer win Magsaysay
AFP, Published on 31/07/2014
» MANILA - An influential Chinese journalist and a crusading environmental lawyer from China are among this year's winners of Asia's Magsaysay awards, the organisers announced Thursday.
Living to serve
Asia focus, Nalin Viboonchart, Published on 31/03/2014
» One might think that blazing a trail as the first woman in the Indian Police Service (IPS) and later as its highest-ranking female officer, winning numerous national and international awards along the way, would be a very satisfying career to look back on.
Jon floats coalition govt plan
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/02/2014
» The Pheu Thai and Democrat parties should form a temporary coalition government to preside over a reform effort, says former Bangkok senator Jon Ungphakorn.