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Generosity in times of sorrow
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 19/10/2016
» It has been almost a week since His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away. Though we know life has to move on, grief is still in the air across the Kingdom. People from provinces nationwide continue making their way to Bangkok to pay their respects to the late King.
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Thai architects vie for international honours
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 25/07/2016
» Thai architecture can feel anonymous and banal -- but then maybe we don't look close enough. The design scene has its share of clever, outstanding or unusual architecture and emphasis on material, location and the environment.
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Imported home brew
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 12/07/2016
» Chant Khamthongthae's life story sounds like the plot of a melodrama. After winning the lottery, he chose to start a new life abroad. Then from a motorcycle taxi driver in Bangkok working hand-to-mouth, Chant became a well-known barista with 15 years of experiences in Sydney. The boot is on the other foot now.
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Royal treatment
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 29/11/2016
» It was a busy day at Wat Manao in Suphan Buri. There was no special religious activity, but still people made their way to the temple to receive a free health check-up provided by the support of the Relief and Community Health Bureau under the Thai Red Cross Society.
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Kafka as inspiration
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 15/09/2016
» After the premiere of Jitti Chompee's Red Peter contemporary dance at The Hague in the Netherlands went successfully under the support of The Kylián Foundation, the Thai choreographer and director is bringing the show back to local audiences.
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Wearing different hats
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 16/02/2016
» There was a time when Krissada Sukosol Clapp was known as "Noi Wong Pru", referring to his status as a frontman of an early 2000s indie rock band. There was another period when he was known as Kriss, the creative director of The Siam Hotel, his family business. But in the past few years, people have started to recognise this wiry man, whose nickname is Noi, as a film actor. In his latest motion picture role, Krissada both gets to act and sing: Luk Thung Signature, in cinemas now, is a musical featuring five intertwining love stories, all connected by luk thung country music.
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The next wave
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 06/10/2016
» South Korea knows best how to capture the Thai heart, and the Thai market. Their export of cultural commodities over the decade has been exceptional in different media, from K-pop music to TV series (in both historical and contemporary styles), from movies to cuisine. Now they want to shift the spotlight to Korean books.
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Looking up, not down
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 16/10/2015
» Each year, between 800-1,000 children in Thailand are born with Down's syndrome, a genetic condition associated with physical growth delays and moderate intellectual disability.
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The X factor
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 19/05/2015
» Unlike street performers in many other countries who perform in public places in exchange for money, in Thailand, buskers are usually considered to be beggars.
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Fighting, any which way
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 24/05/2016
» The fighting arena was packed. Roars of excitement from fans of Mixed Martial Arts were heard all over the place. At the Singapore Indoor Stadium where the recent One Championship Ascent to Power competition was about to kick off, the atmosphere was abuzz with the enthusiastic voice of the host followed by the screening of short videos introducing fighters. Then two brave men entered the ring and the battle began.
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