Thailand will need to add migrant workers, draw more women into its workforce and delay the retirement age to battle an expected drop of 11 percent in its working-age population by 2040, a World Bank economist says. The fall is expected to be the fastest experienced by any developing country in Southeast Asia, said Philip […]
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“I came to Nai Yang in 1987 for a once in a life time holiday. The rest is history” After being inspired by episodes of A Place in the Sun, Christine (67) and Glen King (62) left Sussex in 2008 and permanently relocated to Phuket, Thailand where they have been building a home since 2003. […]
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Love living in Thailand and want to learn more about it? Then “A Geek in Thailand” is the book for you, by British author Jody Houton. It’s packed with pictures and details of Thailand’s culture, history and art. The book also touches on politics, architecture, folklore and Buddhism, with chapters on food, design and craftmanship, […]
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Its official name is the Sathorn Unique Tower, though many know it by a different name — the Ghost Tower. What was supposed to be a symbol of class and culture in downtown Bangkok, Thailand is instead a derelict building marred by graffiti, debris, and more than a few haunted rumours. The […]
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Steve Areen, a world-traveling photographer, recently made his dreams of a dome home come true. The guy made it real through hard work and cheap materials. Spending only $9,000, Areen managed to create a stunning tiny home in Thailand. The construction took approximately six weeks to complete. People are sometimes wary of quick construction, but […]
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Employees are effectively cancelling out every day of their annual leave by using phones and iPads to work from home The so-called ‘always-on’ working culture has previously been blamed for a spike in neck and muscle pain Workers are effectively cancelling out every day of their annual leave by using phones and iPads to work […]
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Thailand is among the world’s top seven countries for retirees to live as it has everything they need and want to make retirement life affordable, according to BBC. A travel article written by BBC’s author Rob Budden this week said a growing number of pensioners are seeking far-flung destinations. They’re lured by hours of sunshine, […]
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The Death Railway Museum, which was built at the site of the Death Railway of the World War II in Myanmar’s Mon state and opened on Monday, the country’s Independence Day, will play a role in educating people about the tragedy during the War. The museum on a 1.62 hectares of land plot showcases the […]
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Cars in Bangkok moved at an average speed of 15 kilometres per hour during the morning rush hour in 2015, a survey by a Transport Ministry agency has found. The average evening rush-hour speed was 22kph, which was 0.4kph slower than last year while morning traffic moved 0.8kph slower, said the report by the Office […]
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“I was a workaholic,” Bob Coleman says. “Then one day I thought of all the places I hadn’t seen and I decided right there and then that something had to change.” At age 55, Bob started his international travels by taking vacations to popular destinations in Southeast Asia, including Penang, Malaysia and the Thai capital, […]
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