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Apps and sites take edge off daily stresses of living in the capital
News, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 28/01/2017
» Before starting off from her house in the Ramkhamhaeng area every day, it has become a ritual for Kanokphan Ornrattanasakul to check Google Maps on her smartphone -- to find the best route of the day to get to her office in Pathum Thani.
Wild at heart
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 23/09/2016
» The scene at Lumpini Park on Tuesday was chaotic. Twelve park officers were on duty to catch monitor lizards following a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration directive to improve the landscape of Bangkok's biggest park and to control the reptiles' population.
Sustaining safety
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 18/04/2016
» The past week was a long Thai New Year holiday supposed to be good for many industries, but due to the economic downturn, there was no guarantee that they would benefit from this glorious tradition. However, there is one business -- the coffin business -- that has not been harmed by the country's economic situation.
Symbols of cultural preservation
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 28/03/2016
» Muslim communities have a long history of making an impact on our landscape. There are around 3,500 mosques scattered around the country, with over 200 in Bangkok and nearby areas, some of them dating back over a century. While the areas of Charoen Krung, Ramkamhaeng and Minburi are known for their concentration of Muslim communities, in terms of architecture some of the most exquisite and unspoilt mosques lie elsewhere, especially in the South. But if time is limited, there are two mosques near Bangkok that are hidden gems of Malay architecture and history, as well as a glimpse at our connection with the South.