 Section updated 18-7-08
 Pilates: Make a date with fitness, flexibility Long-established as a form of rehab for those suffering from back problems, Pilates is a fitness system
with the aim of developing greater flexibility within the body's 'core' muscle groups.
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 Don Kai Dee: Sample life within the Benjarong village Develop your creative streak by reserving a night’s stay within the Don Kai Dee community’s homestay program. For a modest additional payment, artisans within the ‘Benjarong village’ will teach you some of the ‘tricks’ of their trade. |
- Bangkok's 'one and only' convention hotel With over 500 rooms of its own and access to two to three thousand in total, it looks like Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Center will be the leading choice for organizers of large-scale conventions and MICE-related events in downtown Bangkok.
- Koh Racha Yai: A taste of island life While the diving may not quite match the islands of the Similan archipelago, these islands can be reached more easily and quickly, offering the perfect destination for a day trip by boat.
- Siam Winery: Vineyards 'with a difference' While Thai wine production is, relatively-speaking, still in its infancy, Siam Winery has made some significant strides. To learn more about its unique production techniques, you can now take a tour of its vineyards in Samut Sakhon province.
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 WAMY: A 'glocal' drive to help underprivileged Muslims As well as promoting greater awareness and opportunities for young Muslims in the kingdom, the local branch of the World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) also finances the education of five hundred orphan girls. |
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Viewpoint: Wichian Srijannont Isarn farmer Wichian Srijannont, head of the Lampaniang River Conservation Group, discovered the concept of democracy at an early age. Now he's putting this to good use by raising awareness among locals of the need to preserve their environment.
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Sa-Bai-Jai: The perfect place for doggy's paddle When the heat seems to be taking a toll on Fido, don't fret - Sa-Bai-Jai, a swimming pool and 'health club' for dogs, offers your canine friends a great place to 'chill'.
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A healthy day out for the whole family A visit to Baan Aree/Banana Family Fun Park offers a welcome respite from the regular 'in your face' malls synonymous with shopping in downtown Bangkok. James Vernon took a gentle stroll round and found the free Buddhist library of particular interest.
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 The 'essence' of beauty Alex Kerr, an award-winning author and collector of Asian art, has expanded into Thailand a successful program he helped launch in Japan that shows outsiders the spiritual ‘roots ’of traditional Asian arts by introducing them to true ‘Masters’.
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 The Indochina region and Myanmar are rich in cultural heritage and just one step away from the kingdom. Find out about top destinations with our guides and news articles.
Feature story: A taste of Luang Prabang
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Air Phoenix: Reach for the skies
While many people said he was ‘over-ambitious’, 30-year-old Jirathit Ong-aree has proven a lot of people wrong by launching Air Phoenix – a domestic airline ‘with a difference’.
- Samui sanctuary: Absolute Yoga unveils first ‘wellness resort' Offering a range of yoga and wellness packages, Absolute Sanctuary on Koh Samui provides the ideal environment in which to pursue a path towards improved health and well being.
- ITCC: Irish initiative forging valuable ties Fully established in 2003, the Irish-Thai Chamber of Commerce (ITCC) seems to be proving that when it comes to developing a meaningful business network and community, it’s ‘quality over quantity’ that really counts.
- Resort owner’s courage a lesson for all Not only did Chompunuch Prasertpornpong survive the December 2004 tsunami, she also found the courage to get her family’s business, Bang Niang Beach Resort, back on its feet again. Youthapong Charoenpan finds out what it takes to turn things around when the chips are down from this brave businesswoman.
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 Explore top provincial destinations upcountry and down South, plus Bangkok. Find out where to go, what to do, gain region-specific insights, keep up-to-date with seasonal event information and arm yourself with safety tips.
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