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The cream of the crops
News, Assawin Pinitwong, Published on 27/01/2018
» Rubber farmers suffering from freefalling crop prices are being urged to consider a departure from their traditional practice of sticking to one crop and embrace integrated farming to balance out their investment risk. Authorities in the southern province of Songkhla recently held a meeting to exchange ideas on how to create jobs and boost the earnings of rubber planters following years of plummeting rubber prices.
D-Day for beach smokers approaches
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 28/01/2018
» From Thursday, smokers who drop cigarette butts on beaches will face hefty fines and a possible jail term.
Foodie heaven at Central Chidlom
Life, Published on 31/01/2018
» The Morakot outdoor car park of Central Chidlom has been turned into a foodie's paradise featuring a variety of delicious treats from across the country during the "Khong Kin Rim Nam" fair, which kicks off today and runs until Sunday, from 11am-9pm.
Flower fairs in the North
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 01/02/2018
» Throughout this month, the northern province of Chiang Mai is hosting Chiang Mai Blooms, a series of floral festivals and activities, with the aim to promote local tourism related to flower-planting and -decoration and to create the Calendar of Flowers.
No to imported alms
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/02/2018
» Imported snacks are banned from alms offering in Luang Prabang. Giving alms to monks is a popular activity for tourists when visiting the old capital listed as a World Heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Efforts started to bolster three pillars of smart cities
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/02/2018
» In a bid to make smart city project development go smoothly, the government has integrated three pillars of infrastructure development: digital infrastructure, transport and energy.
Guru's Weekly Pick: Feb 2-8
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 02/02/2018
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!
Lockers, naps and technology for tourism
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 06/02/2018
» Foreign tourists and urban commuters can enjoy new services ranging from locker storage to in-room online services and nap lounges at airports.
Web watch targets 50 sites with South, ISIS links
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/02/2018
» Authorities are keeping a close watch on around 50 websites with alleged links to the Islamic State (IS) for possible connections with violence in the restive South, a senior police officer said Tuesday.
Moral maze of modern Thailand
Life, Ariane Sutthavong, Published on 07/02/2018
» In Mit Jai Inn's "Beautiful Futures", one is encouraged to step on artworks, walk right through canvases or dip a finger into fresh paint. Indeed, reverence -- or irreverence -- is at the centre of the Chiang Mai-based artist's exhibition, as he reflects on power and status, both in art and in life.