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    Afternoon tea, five ways

    Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 05/03/2021

    » Scones with jam and clotted cream, dainty cucumber sandwiches and mini desserts have always been part of British afternoon tea tradition and they are all delightful. However, here in Asia we have learnt to add Asian touches to the classic. Guru lists a few places where you can enjoy a lovely afternoon with delights from our side of the world.

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    History on a plate

    Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 06/11/2020

    » Ruen Urai or The House of Gold is 14 years old and is named after its owner, Urai Vitayakul, the proprietress of the Rose Hotel Bangkok. The menu is entire gamut of Thai cuisine, an amalgamation of dishes from all over the Kingdom, albeit each with their own twist.

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    What's trending and happening this week

    Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/08/2018

    » 1 Stay fresh whether it's rain or sunshine with Starbucks' new fruity Frappuccino blended beverages. Try Apricot and Peach Yoghurt and get a bite of white peach jelly and bits of real white peach. Or take a big gulp of Ruby Red Grape, which comes with red grape jelly and blended red grape juice. Pair these drinks with the new breakfast menu that include egg bacon English muffin, brioche bun and more for a great start of your day. Available now at Starbucks stores nationwide.

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    What's trending and happening this week

    Muse, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 26/05/2018

    » 1. If you couldn't make it to Japan this spring, Zen restaurants are bringing you a taste of the archipelago's delicious seafood dishes, and the cherry blossom tree decor that goes with it. For the duration of its Hanami Festival, the restaurant chain offers eight dishes prepared by expert chefs, with discounts of up to 50%, satisfying your palate as well as wallet. While the Hanami Festival at Zen restaurant branches lasts until June 15, you'll have to hurry in order to taste top-quality dishes and the four healthy dishes the chefs have concocted. Executive Bento Boxes, Teriyaki Duo Salmon Unagi, Salmon Black Pepper Steak and Shima Hokke sets are available under the "Happy Fish, Healthy Food" campaign until May 31.

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    What's trending and happening this week

    Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 12/11/2016

    » 1. After Magnum Photo legends Jacob Aue Sobol and David Alan Harvey visited Thailand a few weeks ago, another huge name has arrived in the country to exhibit his world-renowned works. From Nov 14 to March 14 next year, a newly opened photo centre, House of Lucie, will be presenting "A Lifetime Of Work" by Steve McCurry. McCurry is known for his stunning portraits and coverage of civil conflicts across Asia, with his most iconic work being the 1984 portrait Afghan Girl, printed as the cover of National Geographic one year later. House of Lucie is located at No.1 Ekamai 8.

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    Pokemon promotions

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 19/08/2016

    » Whether you like it or not, there's no denying that the Pokemon Go craze is taking over Bangkok. With it also pops up promotions designed with trainers in mind. We scouted the city for places where you can catch Pokemon privileges.

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    What's trending and happening this week

    Muse, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 28/05/2016

    » 1Admit it. We're a sucker for sales, and the Great Singapore Sale is coming! With the upcoming annual shopping season running from June 3 to Aug 14, travel search engine Skyscanner reveals that there is a 22% year-on-year increase for Thais travelling to Singapore during this time of year. So in case you plan to blow your budget there, cross out ION Orchard and Takashimaya on your next shopping trip because the site rounds up off-the-beaten-track spots from the hip Haji Lane and Malay heritage district Kampong Glam to Singapore's largest outlet mall IMM, as well as super-saving tips and tricks to spare more bucks for you to splurge. Check out skyscanner.co.th for where to shop in these hot neighbourhoods and, of course, for cheap fares.

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    The purveyors of Islam

    Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 30/06/2015

    » At the age of 12, after finishing Prathom 6, Shakireen Malilee left normal education to study to become a hafiz. Originally from Prachuap Khiri Khan, he moved to an Islamic boarding school in Min Buri, a Bangkok suburb, and devoted himself to the ancient art of memorising the Koran. Every day for eight hours, Shakireen recited from Islamic holy scripture and committed each word, each verse, each page, each chapter into his young brain. After four years, he had memorises the entire book, roughly equivalent of memorising every single word of a 500-page tome. At 16, he achieved the rare honour of being called a hafiz.

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