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    Questioning the ugly side of Thailand's capitalism

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/02/2021

    » Do you remember your favourite bedtime stories? Parents read them to entertain and educate their kids under a warm blanket, however, at the end of the day, children often learn moral lessons through them and take these lines to heart.

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    Thai pride

    Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 15/11/2019

    » Thailand is well-known around the world for a number of things: beautiful beaches, great food and extremely friendly people, to name a few. It's also home to a variety of homegrown talent be it in the entertainment industry or elsewhere. Sure, you can probably name a bunch off the top of your head that people go gaga for right here in the country, but there's also a number of them who are pretty well-known internationally, some of whom you may not be aware of. Either way, these are people who are making their motherland proud and whose works are worthy to be celebrated. From make-up artists to cake designers, here are Thais who are getting recognition locally and internationally for their work.

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    Your Birkin's in good hands

    Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 16/09/2016

    » Luxury bag owners and collectors will know too well the necessity of taking your Louis's and Chanels to "the spa" for a touch up, if not total repair. But do you recall that five years ago in Thailand, such service was virtually unheard of? You have Ranathon Pollachart to thank for establishing Thailand's first luxury bag spa, MyBagSpa. Now with five successful branches nationwide, we catch up with Ms Ranathon to learn about what's she's up to now, as well as receive a few tips and trends about designer bags from the stylish entrepreneur.

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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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    Harnessing the Sun

    Life, Noko, Published on 16/09/2021

    » Two years ago Thai-American designer Angelys Balek was ebulliently "Above The Sun" -- the title of her autumn/winter collection. Approaching the cool season, her luxury swimwear brand AB. Angelys Balek once again salutes the luminous celestial body.

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    Theatres of politics

    Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 02/12/2020

    » Last month was apparently a month of theatre politics. At the height of political unrest due to ongoing protests and gatherings, two university productions staged biographical plays and poetry-driven body movements. Meanwhile, the Bangkok Theatre Festival was also the host of political satires and parodies.

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    Tradition vs trash on Loy Krathong

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/11/2019

    » From krathong made from banana leaves to those made of styrofoam, bread, ice and other biodegradables, Thais have come up with many different ideas and materials to make floats for the Loy Krathong Festival, during which, on every Full Moon of the 12th lunar month, they pay respect and seek forgiveness from the Goddess of Water. The festival takes place tonight.

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    What's trending and happening this week

    Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 13/01/2018

    » 1It's a good start to the new year for music lovers as English indie pop band The XX will make their debut in Bangkok on Jan 29 at ThunderDome Muang Thong Thani. The London-based pop trio -- Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie Smith are known for their minimal and hypnotic sound, drawing in huge raves from critics with their first album XX (2009) and later on Coexist (2012). After four years, the band just released their latest album I See You in early 2017. Prepare to be hypnotised by their biggest hits like Intro, Crystalised and Say Something Loving. The tickets are on sale now via www.ticketmelon.com, 02-026-3068. 2,800 baht per person for standing tickets only.

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    An ace up her sleeve

    B Magazine, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 06/03/2016

    » With her long career in professional tennis coming to an end, Tamarine Tanasugarn has found a new way to serve up aces.

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    Let the music play

    Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 17/06/2016

    » It's not just the logo that's been given a revamp. The festival of art and culture La Fête by the French Embassy, after 11 continuous years, is establishing a new time-frame -- cultural festivals and events previously crammed within about a month will now stretch over the whole year.

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