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The land bridge dilemma
Life, Story: Supara Janchitfah; Pictures courtesy of Beach for Life, Published on 28/04/2025
» Somjai Yhopkan was among 100 villagers who braved the torrential rain to attend a public meeting at the 3rd Mangrove Forest Research Centre in a hilly area of lush Ranong province.
Legends save lives
Life, Chairat Chongvattanakij, Published on 26/08/2024
» One sunny morning in late 2004, the Moken people of the Surin Islands in the Andaman Sea witnessed an alarming phenomenon -- the seawaters suddenly receded even as the placid weather remained unchanged. For Moken elders, this was a harbinger of the Laboon, the furious god of the waves who is said to wreak devastation once every two generations. The entire community evacuated to higher ground.
Hilton opens Garden Inn in Phuket
Life, Published on 23/12/2021
» Hilton and GCP Hospitality last week announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Phuket Bang Tao, marking the debut of the award-winning Hilton Garden Inn brand in Thailand. Developed and managed by GCP Hospitality, the 177-room hotel spanning seven stories is strategically located in the island's prime Bang Tao Beach area.
Truckload of goodwill
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/06/2020
» A giant white truck stands tall on the ground. At first light, its cargo area is soon filled with sacks of rice and food items packed by a group of volunteers and staff who had gathered at the Thai Elephants Conservation Centre in Khao Yai on a recent weekend. With their collective effort, the packing and loading process is completed in no time and the truck is ready to roll.
Another day in paradise
Life, Story and photos: Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 27/02/2020
» 'Khon Thai?"
Southern operators keen to promote beach-friendly tourism
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 13/01/2020
» Southern tour operators are keen to offer sustainable tourism as an option to beach lovers to keep up with global trends and preserve local resources.
Another pearl of the Andaman
Life, Story and photos: Pichaya Svasti, Published on 19/07/2018
» Once voted Thailand's third-nicest city to live in, Ranong is abundant with beautiful natural and cultural attractions ranging from beaches, islands, mountains, caves and waterfalls to temples.