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Araksa adapts to constraints
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/12/2020
» Driving the 65 kilometres from the city of Chiang Mai to Mae Tang district, a journey that used to include views of foreigners embarking on elephant rides along the way, has become a solitary sojourn since the pandemic brought about an abrupt freeze on international tourism.
Hill farmers swap opium for coffee
Business, Rina Chandran, Published on 22/11/2019
» DOI TUNG: Somchai Sophonsookpaiboon does not remember much about his younger years, except that they were spent in an opium haze.
Luring guests off the beaten track
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 24/06/2019
» Tourism in second-tier provinces is in the spotlight as a key driver to generate income and jobs for rural communities, with promotional campaigns and tax perks on offer.
Helping villagers help themselves, over the decades
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/03/2018
» Recognised by the international community as a leader in the field of local development, the Mae Fah Luang Foundation is being tasked with spearheading rural development under the government-initiated Pracha Rat public-private collaborative scheme.