Meet the Locals

Ben Svasti Thompson, a duel Thai-English nationality, and a long term resident of Chiang Mai is excited to develop his new role as Honorary British Consul.

The changes launched by President Thein Sein, and his pledge to hold free and fair by-elections, made it possible for the NLD to agree to participate.

James Austin Farrell renews his aquaintance with Benny Moafi and gets an update on what has happened since he covered Benny's story in March 2011.

He took charge over his family's tiny business, making improvements here and there based on the experience he'd gained from Bangkok.

"Oddly a couple of months ago, I went to visit Narissa, owner of Hinlay Curry, a descendent of William Bain, who lives just next door to here. We were sitting there

While the event was a very encouraging environment for a new director like herself, she feels that her society, in general, isn't as accepting of women who make