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Daring to be different
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/02/2021
» Seven years ago, Nongluck Asavasakulchai, now 53, left her job as a nurse in the capital to become a farmer in her hometown in Nakhon Phanom, about 715km northeast of Bangkok. There, in 2014, she founded Community Enterprise Rice Processing Tambon Ban Phueng (Khaowsook) after the price of rice hit record lows. Her goal was to find alternative options and the solution she turned to was organic rice.
Difficult roads ahead
Life, Published on 31/12/2020
» Thailand expects to face a long drought period in the international tourism market from now until the first half of next year, according to the Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Saving the seas
Life, Published on 24/11/2020
» While the Covid-19 pandemic has ravaged the global tourism industry, the popular resort town of Phuket is turning the crisis into an opportunity by remaking itself into a smart city and eco-friendly holiday destination.
The road to healthy lunches
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 20/10/2020
» Well-seasoned phalo soup with eggs, crispy fried chicken served with rice, and a khanom jeen dish with side vegetables are all delicious Thai-style treats that can be served to school students for lunch. However, in reality, what some Thai children receive is rotten eggs in phalo soup, small slices of fried chicken on top of a tiny amount of rice that barely fills three spoons, and khanom jeen or fermented rice noodles with sprinkles of fish sauce and nothing more.
Channelling Otop
B Magazine, Published on 21/06/2020
» Otop, a trade show featuring handicrafts and food from every nook and cranny of the country, is regularly held twice a year in June and December.
Creative new experiences
Life, Published on 28/05/2020
» Experience-driven and carbon-neutral retreat Santiburi Koh Samui in Surat Thani presents a series of new experiences for people to enjoy from their homes that complement the resort's Len programme, a creative concept that allows everyone to discover individual happiness.
Net Free Seas
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 29/05/2020
» Since 2015, the Environmental Justice Foundation Thailand (EJF), a non-profit organisation, has been working with fishing communities in Thailand to deal with human rights abuses, supporting better legislation in the industry and encouraging sustainability and ethical practices in the fisheries industry.
Nature bounces back
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/05/2020
» While humans are struggling to survive the Covid-19 outbreak, nature is gradually rehabilitating after being ruined by tourism for years. For two months running, 133 national parks have been closed and Thai citizens have been observing strict travel restrictions, making it the perfect time for animals to enjoy their lives without any distraction.
Schoolkids get into e-commerce
Life, Published on 18/05/2020
» JD Central has launched the "Chuan Kan Ma Shop: Nong Nong Sook Jai" campaign featuring community products from the brains of students on its online shopping platform until June 5.
Toasting integrative health
Life, Published on 01/05/2020
» After Germany, Austria and Hong Kong, Miskawaan Health Group (MHG) has expanded its integrative health clinics to Thailand, namely Bangkok and Koh Samui.