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Paving her own path
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/09/2022
» Layla Sriyanonda is known for her book Life In Flight Mode, published by Salmon Books. It narrates the author's experiences as a flight attendant trainee. Recently, Layla released another book, Mabuhay Manila, or a journal of her days as a make-up trainee in Manila.
An overwhelming challenge
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/03/2021
» Pop* was wandering around a market in his dirty clothes. People in the area avoided him because they knew he was a homeless drug addict with mental instability. Most in his shoes have little hope of returning to mainstream society. Pop was not the case.
Flower Power
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/01/2020
» Soon after Miss Philippine Catriona Gray was announced Miss Universe 2018, she received the coveted crown as well as a stylist bouquet that was the talk of the town due to its distinctive design. This exquisite pageant bouquet featured purple Thai orchids and various other flowers in the same shades. In her white crown, flowers were used to replace ribbons. Inspired by the Great Naga, the white base cloth of the bouquet was a unique design adorned with pearls.
Bag lady now a star, Sia Top preps deal, Fai's imposter drama
News, Mae Moo, Published on 27/10/2019
» From potty-mouth to net idol
The good fight
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 13/05/2019
» Worawalun Taweekarn had always wanted to be a teacher and her teaching degree should make her a qualified candidate. However, the only thing that bars her from getting her dream job is that she is a trans woman.
Year of turbulence
Asia focus, Published on 31/12/2018
» Two unpredictable men with weird haircuts and access to nuclear weapons had a friendly chat in Singapore -- and that was just one of the many noteworthy stories of 2018. Elsewhere in Asia, we witnessed some surprising political developments (Malaysia) and not-so-surprising ones (Cambodia), along with what seemed to be a disturbingly high number of natural disasters. Many see the latter as a manifestation of the growing impact of climate change, and it's a debate that is bound to intensify in the year ahead. Below, Asia Focus looks back on the eventful year now ending.
Philippines contestant Catriona Gray named Miss Universe
Published on 17/12/2018
» Catriona Gray of the Philippines was named winner of the Miss Universe 2018 contest on Monday, with Thai hopeful Sophida Kanchanarin finishing only in the top 10.
Drawing on Thainess
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/12/2018
» One day in August, the month of National Mother's Day, Chusit Wijarnjoragij was given one of the most challenging tasks in his life: to be the key visual artist for the 2018 Miss Universe pageant taking place in Thailand. He started working right away, his brain and hands moved fast, putting flowers and stars on paper while the main theme music of the contest was played in his home studio.
Fashion week ceremony runs as smooth as silk
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 02/12/2018
» The Opening Ceremony of the First International Thai Silk Fashion week celebrating projects of Queen Sirikit and showcasing modern and traditional Thai craftsmanship attracted thousands of guests.