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Leader of the pack
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 20/10/2013
» For one month a year, a foreign man on a green bicycle can be seen carrying two large bags of dog treats through the small alleys of Rama IV Road and the Lumpini Park area. Those who don't know him and happen to zoom by on the way to work may think that he is a typical tourist who enjoys feeding the homeless animals. But for people who live in those areas, he is looked upon as a guardian angel for strays.
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Phuket's steamy underbelly
Spectrum, Nattha Thepbamrung, Published on 20/10/2013
» Phuket is struggling to balance its new naughty side against its traditional image as a tropical paradise _ and for now, it looks like the dark side is winning.
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Defending the losses
Spectrum, Published on 20/10/2013
» The government's resident troubleshooter Varathep Rattanakorn - who oversees the much-maligned rice-pledging scheme - says the controversial subsidy is being tightened up, but has refused to reveal key figures.
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Hope floats
Spectrum, Patipat Janthong, Published on 20/10/2013
» It's dawn, and a villager loiters in the glow of the awakening day, enjoying the tranquility of the river from the newly built bamboo bridge.
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Rosy outlook for the bangkok retail market
Spectrum, Published on 20/10/2013
» As purchasing power slows in mature markets such as the US and the eurozone, international luxury and high-street brands are seeking opportunities for expansion in dynamic, rapidly growing Asian markets. Bangkok is fast becoming the destination of choice for a number of these brands and for international tourists from large, high-spending source markets alike.
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Betting the farm
Spectrum, Angus Mitchell, Published on 20/10/2013
» Whether it's an agreement that the loser buys the next round before the billiard balls are broken, a Super Bowl or FA Cup office pool, or practising your poker face during a game of Texas hold'em with the guys, gambling is well integrated into the fabric of societies around the world. While betting a little money during any of these pastimes can add a bit of excitement to a sporting or recreational event, they are all illegal in Thailand. Loser buys the drinks? In Thailand, even the winner can go to jail.
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