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Building a company that lasts
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 22/02/2018
» The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are not merely a global agenda or war cry for sustainable development that is being taken up by governments around the world. To move forward towards global prosperity, there has to be a balance and interaction between economic and social health. As such, business corporations have an equal responsibility and, increasingly, a need, to incorporate sustainable practices into their operations and management systems. It is not just a public-relations exercise, but a factor that will give them an edge, and also provide for long-term growth in a world where business no longer caters simply to a small circle of "customers" or "shareholders", but the wider target of "stakeholders".
A night with fashion royalty
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 10/04/2016
» Thailand's own royal designer, HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, unveiled her Spring/Summer 2016 collection recently at Siam Paragon's Royal Paragon Hall.
Right hair, right now
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 27/03/2016
» One of the most colourful opening events of late was a party to inaugurate the new Chalachol Bangkok hair salon at the city’s newest trendy shopping centre, Central Eastville.
Saving the last dance for New Year
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 10/01/2016
» The famous New Year countdown party at the Dusit Thani Hua Hin reached the end of an era with its recent “The Ultimate Countdown 2015”. Hosted by the hotel’s general manager and impresario, Victor Sukseree, the party was billed as the last under his management since he opened the hotel about 25 years ago, after which he will make way for a new manager.
A decade in the making
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 20/12/2015
» Siam Paragon went all out to celebrate its 10th anniversary with its “Prismatic Celebration” party, although it seems only yesterday that the shopping centre opened its doors in the busy commercial district of Pathumwan.
Bhutan’s spiritual heart
Muse, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 19/12/2015
» Kyichu Lhakhang is considered the spiritual heart of the Kingdom of Bhutan and its people. It is one of the most visited temples in Bhutan. It’s an essential pilgrimage destination for Tibetan Buddhists, considered to be one and the same in blessings and sacredness as the most holy temple, Jokhang of Lhasa.
An escape that’s to the east of centre
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 13/12/2015
» Residents of Bangkok’s eastern suburbs don’t have to go far to hang out now, with the recent opening of Central Festival Eastville on Praditmanutham Road. The new lifestyle centre opened with a bang, with celebrities, models and young entertainment personalities joining the party, along with their furry friends to take advantage of the pet-friendly facilities.
The Saatchi Gallery has its eye on Thailand
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 09/12/2015
» The Saatchi Gallery in London is currently keeping an eye on Thai contemporary artists with the exhibition "Thailand Eye Presented By Prudential". This first major showcase of contemporary Thai art in the UK is the final instalment in a series of three cultural events to mark the 60th birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, beginning with a khon performance at the Royal Albert Hall and the Thai Film Festival at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in June this year.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 16/11/2015
» I find it quite amusing and amazing how Thai people live their lives like planets orbiting around various stars. The stars I'm talking about are not the celestial kind, but stars in the entertainment industry. I'm not sure how many people could name any members of the current cabinet apart from the prime minister. But ask them about their favourite actors and actresses, they would come up with an immediate list, and tell you which television series they were in.
Partying like it's going out of style
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 08/11/2015
» Socialites and personalities from the entertainment industry rubbed shoulders within the glass enclosed walls of Zense Heaven Bangkok for the Zen Stylish Awards 2015.