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Prison riot in northern Myanmar leaves four dead
AFP, Published on 09/05/2019
» ํYANGON: Four prisoners were killed during a riot at a northern Myanmar jail, officials said Thursday, coming on the heels of an amnesty which saw more than 6,000 inmates released -- including high-profile Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo.
Fast track for stateless pupil to join contest
Online Reporters, Published on 09/05/2019
» A stateless 17-year-old student thanked authorities for giving her Thai citizenship so she could participate in an international academic contest in the United States next month.
Maya Bay to remain closed until mid-2021
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/05/2019
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation decided on Wednesday to extend the closure of world-famous Maya Bay for another two years. It is now due to reopen in the middle of 2021.
Show some respect
News, Postbag, Published on 09/05/2019
» For a nation whose citizens typically show respect and kindness face to face, there appears to be an issue when some people hide behind the facade of their tinted car windows.
Stateless saga one too many
News, Editorial, Published on 09/05/2019
» The news reports about the struggle of two young stateless students who are racing against time to get a chance to contest academic events in the US are familiar to many.
Phuket's hidden pearl
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 09/05/2019
» During one of last year's downhill mountain biking competitions, there was a new team participating. The group was made up of skilled riders I had never met before. They were from Phuket. I must admit I wasn't aware that the Pearl of the Andaman is home to an active community of downhillers. Where's their training ground?
More international arrivals since last year
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 09/05/2019
» The number of international arrivals to Thailand during the first three months of 2019 constituted a 1.76% increase on the same period last year, rising from 10.6 million to 10.7 million. Revenue was up 0.38%, from 571.6 billion to 574 billion baht.
Phuket goes upscale
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 09/05/2019
» The rise in jet-setters and other high-end tourists along with the boom in upscale residential projects has fuelled the growth of the luxury market in Phuket.