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A healing garden for the mind
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 06/01/2018
» Got issues but don't have the time or budget for a retreat to some lush, holistic resort outside of Bangkok? Never fear, because the Erb Bliss Room is here. The recently opened secret spiritual healing sanctuary is just what any busy and stressed Bangkokian needs: gold therapy facials, an ear that will listen and perfumes that miraculously calm you down. Its address at Gaysorn Village also makes it easy to access, all the while obviously being an air-conditioned Eden that's really chill to hang out at. Bad day or not, their latest treatments and services not only focus on having you feeling fab, but aim to clear the mind for a full reset. Here's what we think of some of the quick pick-me-ups sure to give you a soul or body fix, whatever your time-frame or budget.
The politics of parade outfits
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 15/08/2016
» 'That is the type of design we need," Thailand's shooting athlete Tanyaporn Prucksakorn says of Team USA's opening ceremony look.
Marathi warrior vs Ayutthaya oarsman
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 07/01/2016
» History need not be boring. Tales of two historical heroes have hit cinemas: Bajirao from India and Pantai Norasingh from Siam, and as rosy (or muddied) as they get upon shape-shifting into films, they are hype-worthy cinematic goodies that rival the dominance of the Force.
Silence is the enemy
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 25/11/2015
» The course of Linor Abargil's life has been shaped by two extremes -- she was raped at knifepoint at 18 and six weeks later she was crowned Miss World 1998. Her story of survival and how she got her rapist a 16-year sentence in jail has turned Abargil into a household shero in her homeland Israel, as well as a globe-trotting advocate fighting against sexual violence. The 35-year-old has spoken about it extensively, probably over a hundred times all over the world in various centres and interviews -- not that it becomes any easier each time.
A head of the curve
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 09/05/2015
» Sometimes a woman would really rather be trampled by a stampede of flaming elephants than go through their daily, seemingly never-ending, exhaustive skincare regimen. As if looking after the face wasn't time-consuming enough — the routine now extends to hair. Conditioners, mousses, sprays, oils and even primers are available for the hair.
Height of Korean chic
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 18/04/2015
» The Japanese have had their turn making waves in the fashion retail world, but now it seems to be the turn of the Koreans, with big high street brands finally coming to Bangkok. We give you a closer look at two well-known brands that Thai fashionistas have always followed, one which has recently celebrated its first store at EmQuartier, and another which ran out of stock due to huge sales within just a couple of days after its launch on Zalora. Forget the hassle of flying to Korea as everything is now right here on our doorstep.
Swiss sights, sounds a moss-see
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 20/03/2015
» If a visit to the famed "valley of the watchmakers" in Switzerland's Vallee de Joux is a bit out of your league, Audemars Piguet's installation in the Collector's Lounge at this year's Art Basel Hong Kong was a decent stand-in, bringing springtime at its factory to you.
IPSR urges better conditions for women behind bars
News, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 30/07/2014
» The Institute for Population and Social Research (IPSR) yesterday called on authorities to improve living conditions for female inmates in overcrowded prisons.
Oh là là!
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 27/06/2014
» Enough with the macarons already, Bangkok! It’s about time something else usurped the position of this overexposed French treat in cafes and today another sweet, also from the country of refined cuisine, has landed in town in the form of eclairs.
Rustic reduction
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 17/01/2014
» If you haven't been living in a social media-free cave, you've probably seen this gorgeous full-blown rustic diner making the rounds on your newsfeed. In fact, the name Karmakamet Diner should ring a bell, as it's the same crew behind the glossy black boxes of Karmakamet aromatherapy products, which first appeared at JJ market.