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Operatic excellence
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 08/06/2016
» The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok with support from the Embassy of Italy and the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation recently staged the "Famous Italian Arias", a charity gala dinner and concert featuring an impressive performance by world-class Italian opera singers -- Paola Cacciatori (lyric mezzo-soprano), Tiziana Guaglianone (soprano), Allan Rizzetti (baritone) and David Righeschi (tenor), with orchestral accompaniment by the 45-member Bangkok Symphony Orchestra under the baton of maestro Carlo Magni.
Educating those in need
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 07/03/2016
» The Tiang Chirathivat Foundation and Central Group recently provided six remote schools with a new library and a community learning centre equipped with books and other learning materials, a hygienic kitchen, clean canteen, as well as clean water and sanitary facilities. This charity work is part of the ongoing "Central Educational Development Project" which the foundation and the group have undertaken for the past six years.
Tradition and innovation
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 03/07/2015
» Patek Philippe, one of the world's oldest manufactures and the last independent family-owned watchmaking company, reached another milestone last year when the brand celebrated its 175th anniversary. With 175 years of continuous activity, Patek Philippe is an impressive example of longevity and the company owes this achievement to its respect for its founders' spirit — Antoine Norbert de Patek and Jean-Adrien Philippe's single goal "to create the finest and most technically accomplished timepieces in the world". Today, the brand continues its legacy by cleverly uniting tradition and innovation pushing the boundaries of the art of watchmaking to new levels.
A truly stellar celebration
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 12/06/2015
» It all started in 1964 with a simple business relationship between Nasa and Omega. Nasa's search for watches for its astronauts ended when the organisation procured chronographs from Omega.