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Royal Retreat
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/07/2012
» One hilly island on the Gulf of Thailand has the ambience of a fishing village and the reminiscence of a royal palace to offer visitors. Its name is Koh Si Chang, comprised of nine islets, situated about 12km off the coast of Si Racha in Chon Buri.
Where is Thailand's economy going?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/07/2012
» From rice purchases to minimum wages to government handouts, clear long-term plans for the future being replaced by short-term election promises.
Massive rains cause Beijing flood chaos
Published on 22/07/2012
» BEIJING: The heaviest rain to hit Beijing in 61 years left at least 10 people dead over the weekend, while more downpours were forecast for northeast and southwest China, according to state press.
It's time to meet the neighbours
B Magazine, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 15/07/2012
» It vies for the title of most photogenic country on earth. Bigger than Thailand, with a similar size population, Myanmar has through years of international financial sanctions fallen behind the rest of the region in terms of influence and standing, with a military government that didn't tolerate threats to its authority. Nevertheless it has some of the region's most variegated scenery _ from mountain trekking to pristine beaches _ stunning temples and sites, delicious food, and the great sincerity and beauty of its people.
Korkaew's parallel world
News, Published on 14/07/2012
» Re: ''Korkaew comes under fire'' (BP, July 13).
Going deep into the waterways of life
B Magazine, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 01/07/2012
» Visitors to Bangkok 100 years ago described a city of tree-lined canals and floating markets, of languid ferry drivers taking people around town. In a modern age of choking traffic, concrete high-rises and hectic urban life, such images of the past are still layered with nostalgia.
Story-telling with Google Street View
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/06/2012
» It is fun telling people about things you really know and with Google Street View you can actually show them what you are talking about. Follow along as I take my trip to work.
Trees, trees everywhere: Making Bangkok green
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/06/2012
» Being "Green" is very popular nowadays but look around, is it green? You want to be Green? Singapore is green.
Without a plan a city Sinks
Life, Dr Atch Sreshthaputra, Published on 07/06/2012
» The hot and dry season is now over. With storms coming every other evening, Bangkokians will have to tolerate not only a hot and humid climate, but also terrible traffic caused by temporary street flooding.
What's the price of goodwill?
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 04/06/2012
» It's been a while since I've been to the beach, and so a visit to Hat Nang Rong in Sattahip was a pleasant experience for me. After the high rise condominiums, modern shopping complexes and ladyboys of Pattaya, it was a relief to find a beach that was pristine, with clear blue water, white sand and no mushroom umbrellas and 50 baht beach chairs, or even somtam vendors at that.