by The Jakarta Post – Asia News Network The earthquake and tsunami caused enough damage in Palu.
At least it won’t break when you try and bend it.
The World Cup starts today. So do the gambling crackdowns.
PHOTO: Paul Robb Anthony Bourdain rarely travelled with an itinerary.
On Friday, April 20, The Nai Harn Phuket marked the second anniversary of Rock Salt, the resort’s stylish, laid back stand-alone beachfront bistro.
Checking new and amazing music for The Thaiger everyday with Donna Toon Baby faced American singer and song writer Charlie Puth stamped his mark on the world when he released the single “See You Again” which featured as a tribute to Paul Walker on the soundtrack for Furious 7. Topping the US Billboard Hot 100 for 12 weeks as well as charts all over the world, whether you like the singer or not “See You Again” will forever be Puth’s trademark song. His debut studio album Nine Track Mind was later released in 2016, which housed more chart topping singles “One Call Away” and “We Don’t Talk Anymore” but not reaching the heights of “Marvin Gaye” the single which featured vocals from Meghan Trainor, it reached number one in New Zealand, UK and Ireland
The World Bank on Thursday upgraded its economic growth projections for Thailand to 3.5 per cent from the 3.2 per cent estimated previously. The Bank said that economic growth in Thailand is gaining momentum, with global growth and recovery from severe droughts buoying an expansion of GDP by 3.3 per cent in the first quarter and 3.7 per cent in the second quarter of 2017, exceeding market expectations.
PHUKET: A series of cleanup events are to sweep the island this September as Phuket gears up to celebrate “Clean Up the World” as part of the relaunch of the Phuket Magic Eyes Organization. The Phuket Provincial Administration Organization (PPAO) is joining hands with the Phuket Magic Eyes Organization and the Society Environmental Economy Knowledge (SEEK) group to take part in one of the largest community-based environmental campaigns in the world. “Our campaign aims to encourage people in Phuket to take care of the environment.
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PHUKET: Nearly 100 of the world’s top surfers are competing at the Quiksilver Thailand Surfing Competition at Patong Beach, Phuket. Fraser Morton profiles a few of the big names at this year’s event. ..