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When small isn't enough
Life, Richard Leu, Published on 29/08/2016
» Saving 200k for a petrol-powered BMW X1 might not probably make that much sense. Here's why
Small step forward
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/08/2016
» When it was announced that the popular model-seeking reality show The Face Thailand -- which is coming back for its third season -- is accepting transgender women into competition for the first time, it caused a joyous glee in many parts of the LGBT community. Another step towards gender equality is always cause for celebration.
Delayed marriages have major implications
Asia focus, Published on 29/08/2016
» Asia traditionally has been characterised as having universal marriage -- defined as fewer than 5% of the population having not married by age 50 -- but rapid economic development has led to changes in the trend in some regions.
Appeal of Hua Hin undimmed
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 29/08/2016
» The deadly bomb blast in Hua Hin in mid-August worried some couples planning destination weddings in Thailand, but most view the incident as an isolated occurrence that will not have a long-term impact.
Destination weddings
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 29/08/2016
» Asia remains an affordable wedding wonderland for lovebirds across the world with abundant choices from white sandy beaches to ancient temple settings. While destination weddings have long been popular in Western cultures, Asian couples are now embracing the trend.
The Bliss Business
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 29/08/2016
» I just said "Yes!" What do I do now?
Traffic lights, camera, action
News, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/08/2016
» It has been a week since acting Metropolitan Police Bureau chief Sanit Mahathavorn ordered the city's automatic traffic light system be switched off and operated manually.
Celebrating musicals
Life, Published on 29/08/2016
» Vocal stars from London's West End will return to join hands with musical director Michael England and the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra during "The Magic of the Musicals" concert at Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Sept 5 at 8pm.
A special kind of glory
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/08/2016
» After the high-profile Rio Olympic Games, a much-less-publicised event follows. The Paralympic Games will take place from Sept 7-18, also in Rio. Forty-six Thai athletes with disabilities will be going all out to clinch a podium finish, while the Paralympic Committee of Thailand has a set an initial target of four gold medals, the same number they won in London four years ago.
TPP dividend foreseen
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/08/2016
» The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the gigantic free-trade agreement signed by 12 countries including the United States, has brightened the outlook of American businesses in Southeast Asia as they expect it to spur more US trade and investment in the region.