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Lao forgive, but war memories remain
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 09/09/2016
» LUANG PRABANG - Houmphan Chanthavong finally felt his deep grudge vanish after US President Barack Obama acknowledged in Vientiane during his visit this week "the suffering and sacrifices on all sides of that conflict", in reference to the CIA-led bombing and paramilitary campaign that devastated Laos during the Vietnam War.
Obama says tolerance is the key to prosperity
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 08/09/2016
» LUANG PRABANG: US President Barack Obama yesterday used a forum with Southeast Asian youth leaders to stress the importance of human rights and tolerance of different cultures, races and beliefs to achieve prosperity and sustainable development in the region.
Sustainable tourism planned for Phi Phi
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 08/08/2016
» July and August are supposed to be quiet months in the Andaman tourism calendar because of the monsoon. Yet recently at Maya Beach -- a renowned little sandy cove in Koh Phi Phi Lay -- the scene was lively with a swarm of visitors. European holidaymakers wandered around trying to find a vacant spot for sunbathing. Chinese tourists walked in groups, following flag-waving tour guides. Muslim women in black niqab waded into crystal-clear water along the shore.
Restoring our parks is a gigantic feat
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 08/08/2016
» Got any plans for the long holiday at the end of this week? After a tense referendum time, I think we all deserve a break before coming back and facing the consequences of the voting.
Grant paves way for greener fridges, AC
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 14/07/2016
» The German and British governments have provided a 560-million-baht grant to Thailand to help manufacturers produce more environmentally-friendly refrigerators and air-conditioning products.
Waste out of sight, but not out of mind
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 18/02/2016
» Unless something is done, Thailand is going to be buried with garbage. The numbers are more than clear. According to the Pollution Control Department's 2014 report, Thais generate 27 million tonnes a year, but only 7.2 million tonnes are disposed of properly, leaving 19 million tonnes of leftover trash every year.
IUU red card would be a blessing in disguise
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 14/01/2016
» January may not be a joyous time for people in the fishery industry which is being subjected to another assessment by the European Union (EU) which last year slapped Thailand with a yellow card for Illegal, Unreported & Unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Unknown author takes out prestigious SEA Write Award
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 23/10/2015
» First-time published writer, Veeraporn Nitiprapha, has won the SEA Write Award for her first book, Saiduan Tabod Nai Khaowongkot (A Blind Earthworm in a Labyrinth).
Asia 'must unite in climate fight'
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 20/08/2015
» Asian countries need to work as one in the fight against climate change because the region will bear the biggest consequences from rising temperatures, a UN official warned yesterday.
The rocky road to development
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 02/09/2015
» One Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's many ideas is the "New Bangkok Landmark", in the form of a 14km-long bicycle way that would, if launched, be built along the Chao Phraya. This caused some panic attacks among local architects. After the idea was thrown around earlier in the year, prominent Thai architects voiced their disagreement and suggested that at least the design -- an expressway-like structure built into the water along the river bank -- be revised, if not abandoned altogether. The cost of the project is said to be around 14 billion baht.