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HM's legacy a boon to Myanmar

HM's legacy a boon to Myanmar

His Majesty the late King's sufficiency economy principle has been recognised for the tremendous value and practicality it brings to people well beyond Thai borders, as it has been adopted to help overcome poverty in a rural area in Myanmar.

22 Nov 2016 at 04:00

Mourners easy target for transnational pickpockets

Mourners easy target for transnational pickpockets

The large gathering of mourners for His Majesty the King outside the Grand Palace has been a gold mine for crooks, with some having taken the trouble to fly from other countries to take advantage of the unsuspecting crowds.

21 Nov 2016 at 04:30

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  • Mafia damaging popular islands face crackdown

    Mafia preying on popular islands are facing crackdowns as the government plans to wipe out elements reaping profits from unregulated businesses, starting with those on...

    20 Nov 2016 at 04:00

  • Failing the lecturers

    University whistle-blowers are facing retaliation for speaking up over alleged misconduct, and say the bodies designed to stop graft are not helping.

    20 Nov 2016 at 04:00

  • No common ground

    The Maniq tribe has relied on the forest for many centuries, but their lifestyle is being threatened by encroachment and exploitation.

    20 Nov 2016 at 04:00

  • For my son, a case closed at last

    When Andrew Oake died after a machete attack in Surin in 2010, his father made sure there could be no hiding place for those responsible.

    20 Nov 2016 at 04:00

  • Canal boat authorities under pressure to improve safety

    Many passengers imagine themselves not acrobatic enough to be able to commute on Klong Saen Saep and get on and off the boat safely as boats are hardly moored properly to...

    19 Nov 2016 at 06:20

  • Bean there, done that

    In the remote hills of Doi Inthanon, villagers who once grew illicit poppies are thriving on coffee farming.

    19 Nov 2016 at 04:00

  • India's rural millions pay price of cash ban

    India's government asked its citizens to put up with the "short-term inconvenience" when it announced the move to withdraw 85% of currency in circulation. But for many,...

    18 Nov 2016 at 17:45

  • PACIFIC RIM COMMERCE

    Apec summit talks trade in a Trump world

    Donald Trump won't be at this weekend's Apec summit in Lima (neither will Gen Prayut), but he will dominate discussions on free trade in a Trump world.

    17 Nov 2016 at 23:45

  • GOLF

    Ariya shoots for Player of the Year

    Ariya Jutanugarn knows what she'll do if she wins Player of the Year starting Thursday - and she will have the US$1 million in that box to do it.

    17 Nov 2016 at 05:05

  • ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

    Renewables have their day in the sun

    Renewable energy emerged three years ago but the present boom is bigger than anyone foresaw back then.

    16 Nov 2016 at 04:00