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Behind the wall
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 05/04/2016
» Last Monday, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) put up an eviction notice at the Mahakan Fort community. City Hall has set an April 30 deadline for residents to relocate from their 200-year-old quarters, a culmination of a long dispute between the authorities and villagers. The BMA's plan is to turn the area into a public park. Meanwhile residents, conservationists and a few architects argue that people should be part of living history, and the plan to drive locals out will destroy the character of the city.
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.
Wearing different hats
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 16/02/2016
» There was a time when Krissada Sukosol Clapp was known as "Noi Wong Pru", referring to his status as a frontman of an early 2000s indie rock band. There was another period when he was known as Kriss, the creative director of The Siam Hotel, his family business. But in the past few years, people have started to recognise this wiry man, whose nickname is Noi, as a film actor. In his latest motion picture role, Krissada both gets to act and sing: Luk Thung Signature, in cinemas now, is a musical featuring five intertwining love stories, all connected by luk thung country music.
Don't leave waste to waste
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 01/09/2015
» Waste is a common problem faced in every society. Given the fact that waste management practices are not uniform throughout all countries, finding the right one that causes less environmental damage is still a challenge we face today.
Making museums fun
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 20/07/2015
» If you surveyed the top places Thais liked to visit in the previous decade, museums would hardly make the list. But this year marked the 10th anniversary of the National Discovery Museum Institute (NDMI), an organisation that promotes museums as places of fun and learning. Its prototype — and marquee showcase — is Museum Siam, which celebrates its 7th anniversary this year.
Welcome to the Hotel Bangkok
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 03/07/2015
» As a city that receives 25 million visitors a year, Bangkok abounds with hotels. The majority of them are new, gleaming and built according to the latest design trend — imposing structures with a lot of glass. Hidden in the shadows of modernity, however, are hotels that seem to be trapped in time, voluntarily or not. Wrestling with the changing decades and urban development, a number of hotels in Bangkok have maintained their quaint appeal and their existence today tells stories about Thailand's economic development, the Cold War era and the time when the city first began to receive mass tourism in the second half of the 20th century.
A burst of colour
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 21/05/2015
» The Valentino Spring/Summer Collection 2015, which holds vitality as its key concept, would without a doubt brighten up your seasons.
The X factor
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 19/05/2015
» Unlike street performers in many other countries who perform in public places in exchange for money, in Thailand, buskers are usually considered to be beggars.
A walk through the past
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 24/04/2015
» Once quiet and deserted, the area beneath the soon-to-be Bangson BTS station has become vibrant, with last year's opening of the Siam Gypsy Market.
She’s a Lady
Muse, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 07/03/2015
» As the playwright for the upcoming musical Kullasattree Sri Siam (Lady Of Siam), Parnrut Kritchanchai is not quite sure if the stereotypical image of the Thai gentlewomen is in line with reality.