C o v e r | F e a t u r e
Passage to the Breath of God
Sitting precariously above the Pacific Ring of Fire on the Malay Archipelago, Indonesia is home to numerous active volcanoes that can erupt unpredictably, making it a destination worthy of both awe and fear. This made my team’s escapades in East Java all the more exciting, providing us with stark reminders of the dangers these [...]
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Editor's Page
Change…
"Change We Need!" This is a familiar slogan we have heard repeatedly in the past few months, during the presidential election campaign in the U.S.A. By the time you are reading this, you will already know who is going to ride Air Force One and as world watchers, we expect to see the new leader of the ‘Big Brother's’ home to change many things including turning around the struggling economy and recent financial collapse, caused by the on-going credit crisis.
Let's move to the region, China is making a big change on its standard of food quality control after it had unintentionally introduced a word "Melamine" to the world. It has become another familiar word that inspires us to turn over a page on a chemistry book, then, to find out how it is harmful to the human body.
Thailand's big issue now is about a fight for political change. No matter how long it's going to take, we would like to see some positives after this political dilemma is resolved.
If you are not a first-time reader of this magazine, you will probably be a little bit surprised by Tropical's new look. Actually, this is a big change for the magazine since its first launch back in 2003.
Some people like changes while others prefer things to remain unchanged. But I believe most of the changes are for the better.
Comments and suggestions are welcomed with thankfulness.
Please enjoy every rejuvenated page now.
Gaid Phitthayakornsilp
Editorial Director
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T r a v e l | L e i s u r e
Lava View Lodge
Situated at the rim of the caldera facing Mt. Bromo, Lava View Lodge, as the name suggests is one of ...
Village Farm: Rustic Charm in a Farm Stay
Another advantage of agro-tourism, apart from getting more knowledge on farming, is to experience the flavor of fresh agricultural products ...
Igorots, Catholics and Roman Legionnaires
The Philippines have a history of conquered land and converted people. Muslims populated the southern parts of the archipelago. Spanish ...
River Wild
During the rainy season each year, many water extremists gather at Kaeng Hin Poeng Rapids on the Sai Yai River, ...
The First Le Spa in Asia Pacific
At Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort This famous spa brand from France, Le Spa, has now opened up at ...
Curries & More
More than a Choice for Dining A modern style Thai restaurant, Curries and More located on Soi Ruamrudee half a kilometer ...
Aranyik’s Knife: Art of Sharpness
In the past, Aranyik's knives were made by the residents of Baan Phainong and Baan Ton Pho in Ayutthaya Province, ...
W h a t ' s | O n
Lampang Pony’s Day 6-7 December 2008 The Lampang Pony Welfare Foundation (LPWF) is founded to improve the health and welfare of ponies and horses in Thailand as our primary goal. Thus the statement that “Ponies come first” signifies our stand.
I n | F o c u s
Ambassador Lagoon Dubai – A girl is fascinated by over two hundred and fifty species of fish and marine creatures at the Ambassador Lagoon in Atlantis, The Palm Hotel is on the Palm Jumeirah Island in the United Arab Emirates. The mega resort with ocean-theme has 1,539 rooms and was completed in September 2008. Atlantis, The Palm [...]
G o u r m e t
Maison Chin Maison Chin - Modern Asian Cuisine, the concept restaurant by world known celebrity chef Ken Hom has recently launched its grand opening, presided over by Suraphol Assakul, President of Siam Estate Company and Ken Hom along with Timothy Cooke, Group Director of Operations, Bandara Hotels and Resorts, and Naputt Assakul, Deputy Managing Director of Siam [...]
A r T r o p i c a l
“Rapper” an Art Exhibition by Udom Taephanich Udom expresses the noises inside his head, translating them into mixed media artworks. He decodes these noises into lines, colors, and forms for us to see. Until 23 December 2008 at Galerie N Wireless Road [...]
C i t i e s | G u i d e
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, or KL as it is commonly known, is an affluent modern Asian capital situated midway along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. With a perfect blend of old cultures and modern lifestyles, the city offers an abundance of sites and attractions for tourists, ranging from offbeat skyscrapers, well-preserved historical and religious buildings, to [...]
