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Pinky's new man, Kelly ends row, Tack's jumbo plan, Aof revives suit
News, Mae Moo, Published on 26/05/2013
» Look, he's real!
A prince in art
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 24/05/2013
» About 100 children and adults wearing red jongkraben were learning Thai classical dances at Ban Plainern, the private residence of Prince Narisaranuvattiwongse _ the Great Craftsman of Siam. Here in the lush tropical gardens around the beautiful traditional Thai wooden house in Klong Toey, classical dances are taught in the morning and traditional Thai music in the afternoon every Saturday.
Siamstagram
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 19/04/2013
» Despite our sketchy 3G connectivity and low-speed internet connection in general, Bangkok is among the top places when it comes to social media. According to socialbakers.com, at the time of writing Bangkok is the city with the highest number of Facebookers - almost 12.8 million users. The Czech-based firm, which provides social media analysis and stats, also ranks Thailand 13th in the world list with almost 19 million users. Moreover, given that Suvarnabhumi Airport and Siam Paragon took the top two as the most Instagrammed places in 2012 says something about how tech-literate we Thais are.
Coffee with a difference
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 17/04/2013
» When Blake Dinkin first developed Black Ivory Coffee, he thought it was going to be as simple as feeding coffee cherries to elephants, allowing them to be digested and excreted, and the outcome would be even better coffee beans. He was wrong.
The freedom of the city
Life, Brian Curtin, Published on 11/04/2013
» 'This is the city where people come to live," the novelist Gary Indiana wrote about New York City, but, he sarcastically added, "You'd think they were here to die." Indiana's novel, titled Do Everything In The Dark, explored the petty neuroses of a group of artists and writers who are living out a post-success purgatory in the city that never weeps. Doubt and resentment consumes them.
Reality Reflected
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 08/04/2013
» A sweet-smiling lady in Northern-styled costume with an umbrella. The elephants splashing water against the sunset light. Green space. Slow life. That's how Chiang Mai has been portrayed for decades _ on postcards.
Retracing creative steps
Life, Published on 20/03/2013
» Somboon Hormtientong, 64, is recognised as one of the pioneers in Thai abstract art who has worked extensively both in the Kingdom and abroad. A collection of his work dating back to 1965 is now on show at the Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre, including his latest project in collaboration with Thai comic artist Raj Loesuang.
A tasty showcase is brewing
Life, Published on 19/03/2013
» Good news for coffee and tea lovers: Future Park is gathering the ultimate beverages from internationally renowned brands under the same roof where visitors will also enjoy the aromas and jazz music in a field setting.
Not for sale
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 18/03/2013
» Living in the neighbourhood of Mae Lao in Chiang Rai province where a number of girls and boys have been trafficked from, Nat* has no idea she herself is also at a very high risk of becoming part of the human market.
Sea cows to the slaughter
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 06/03/2013
» At first glance, it appears like any other island in the Andaman Sea: there are white, sandy beaches, a lively village of fishermen, and all a convenient 30-minute boat ride from the Thai mainland. But what makes Koh Libong extraordinary is that it is home to the dugong, the endangered marine mammal.