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You can't stand under my umbrella
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 17/09/2015
» Love it or hate it, the monsoon is a part of life in Thailand. Bangkok is located in the tropics and there's nothing much you can do about it. For an unknown reason, we Thai men never carry an umbrella. So every time I leave my apartment I take with me the next best thing, a hat. And that is usually good enough as protection to keep me going, rain or shine. But the other night it rained so heavily I had to give in.
Swiss thrills and spills
Life, Joris Laperre, Published on 17/09/2015
» If anything, last year's mountain bike trip to the European Alps (in Les Arcs, France) left us hungry for more alpine adventures. Assured that "If you can ride Verbier, you can ride anywhere" by a friend who's been riding in the Alps for as long as he can remember, this year's destination practically picked itself: Verbier, Switzerland, a less than two-hour drive southeast of Geneva.
Celebrating 141 years
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/09/2015
» On Saturday, the Fine Arts Department will celebrate the 141st anniversary of national museums by hosting academic activities called "Museum For All", from 1.30-4.30pm at Damrong Rajanuphap Auditorium, the National Museum Bangkok.
A dairy farm diary
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/09/2015
» When it comes to the Muak Lek district of Saraburi and the nearby Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima, many immediately think of waterfalls, farms, vineyards, milk, steak and curry puffs. Although a large proportion of tourists flock to privately-owned farms and theme parks in the area, they may not know of the country's first dairy farm, despite its importance for agriculture and agro-tourism in Thailand.
Hijabs rocking to the funky, funky beats
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 17/09/2015
» You could almost smell the collective excitement and youthful energy emanating from the nearly 20,000 gathered at Sunway Lagoon, the water park and resort (and shopping mall, university, etc.) -- the site of this year's MTV World Stage concert, which took place in Kuala Lumpur last Saturday.
Barefoot, full-hearted
Life, Published on 17/09/2015
» Sanjit "Bunker" Roy had the best education anyone could imagine. From attending one of the best boys boarding schools in India to one of the most recognised colleges there, he was progressing towards working in prestigious high-paying jobs.
New bus service
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/09/2015
» Angkor Mongkol Michai company has launched a new public bus service linking Chong Chom Border checkpoint in Surin to Siem Reap in Cambodia. The distance is about 170km and the travelling time is three hours.
US warns North Korea against nuclear 'provocation'
AFP, Published on 17/09/2015
» WASHINGTON - The United States warned Wednesday that North Korea will face "severe consequences" if it continues with what Washington sees as its provocative decision to restart a nuclear reactor.
Montreal's La Presse pulls plug on daily print edition
AFP, Published on 17/09/2015
» MONTREAL - One of Canada's largest newspapers, Montreal's La Presse, will pull the plug on its daily print edition next year, its publisher said Wednesday.
Zagreb stun Arsenal as Roma hold Barca to draw
AFP, Published on 17/09/2015
» PARIS - European minnows Dinamo Zagreb shocked 10-man Arsenal 2-1 on Wednesday to win for the first time in 16 Champions League matches.