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A natural paradise of Japan
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/06/2016
» Covering approximately 9,187km² and spanning 600km from north to south (from the mainland to Yoronijima Island), Kagoshima is the 10th-largest of all 47 prefectures in Japan. From west to east, there are numerous islands. The climate conditions vary from the snow-capped Isa City to the tropical-like Amami Island. Flora and fauna are abundant there.
Free food fest
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/06/2016
» On July 1, the public and private sectors of Samut Songkhram province will host the "Town Opening And Free Food Eating Festival", from 4.30pm under the Wat Phuang Malai Bridge in Ban Prok, Muang district.
Suu Kyi sets tone for ties with Thailand
News, Larry Jagan, Published on 23/06/2016
» Myanmar's State Counsellor and Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi starts an official trip to Thailand Thursday which underlines the importance of geopolitics and the role of this immediate neighbour in the country's development.
No more pining for Pineapple
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 23/06/2016
» It was about two years ago when the Pineapple track was built on Khao Hin Lek Fai, the hill that is home to Hua Hin's best mountain bike playgrounds. But almost as soon as the local riders could finally enjoy the fruits of their labour, the track suddenly became forbidden. The TV signal transmission station on the uppermost part of the hill refused to allow bikers to enter its premises to reach the trailhead. And that's it.
Freewheeling females
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 23/06/2016
» At any cycling event female bikers are always outnumbered by their male counterparts. But that is not likely to be the case in the upcoming "bike caravan" scheduled for the first Saturday of August.
Muhammad Ali and the mindsets of genius (Part 2)
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 23/06/2016
» Two weeks ago, we discussed in this column how Muhammad Ali epitomised the mindsets of genius that I identified while studying the biographies of geniuses, creative business leaders and top achievers. These mindsets help form the basis of my Genius Journey, a creative leadership development method that features 10 destination stops were you learn more about how to reconnect with your inner genius.
Create the unexpected
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 23/06/2016
» Well-known all over the world as a maker of entertaining, colourful and exciting watches in tune with the times and lifestyle trends, the leading Swiss watchmaker brand Swatch has recently launched another creative, colourful and very stylish watch collection called Swatch POP.
Old town treasures
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/06/2016
» The historic Hoi An old town is in Quang Nam province in central Vietnam and faces the South China Sea. Once a major port from the 15th-19th centuries, the well-preserved town comprises more than 1,000 old Chinese-styled shophouses.
Dance, theatre and economics
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 23/06/2016
» The title of French director and playwright Pascal Rambert's performance A (Micro) History Of World Economics, Danced (titled in Thai as Kin Yoo Kue) to be staged at Chulalongkorn University's Sodsai Pantoomkomol Centre for Dramatic Arts until Saturday as part of La Fête, is self-explanatory, yet also baffling.
Tourism to grow
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/06/2016
» International tourist arrivals during the third quarter will grow 14% from the same period of last year although it is the low season.