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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.
Discovering the many layers of Doi Suthep
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 16/09/2016
» When mentioning Doi Suthep-Pui, the golden stupa standing elegantly on the mountain is probably one of the first things people recall. Other than that, people might think of it as a sacred mountain -- one of Chiang Mai's must-visit places. Its role as a natural resource and the closest forest to the city has often been overlooked.
Kafka as inspiration
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 15/09/2016
» After the premiere of Jitti Chompee's Red Peter contemporary dance at The Hague in the Netherlands went successfully under the support of The Kylián Foundation, the Thai choreographer and director is bringing the show back to local audiences.
When it comes to cosmetics, anything goes
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 13/09/2016
» Salmon is great as food -- it's a consensus. But to have a bit of it in beauty products can probably raise some eyebrows, especially when the extracted part is not the meat but its milt. The seminal fluid is mixed with other ingredients and here we have locally-made salmon semen soap.
Get your Swiss swatch
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 25/08/2016
» It's probably a mixture of the looks, colour and edgy designs that makes Swatch timepieces so eye-catching. With this latest Autumn-Winter 2016 collection, the Swiss watchmaker once again manages to deliver its brand identity while celebrating the luxury of being inclusively exclusive with the slogan "Please do touch".
Breast is best
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 09/08/2016
» It is uncommon to see children above the age of two being breastfed. But two-and-half year-old Thanapat Piemnoree enjoys being breastfed.
Mastering Scrabble or mastering English?
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 03/08/2016
» A major Scrabble tournament at the MSI World Championships in France will take place at the end of this month, and a couple of Thai contestants will attempt to win it.
Thai architects vie for international honours
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 25/07/2016
» Thai architecture can feel anonymous and banal -- but then maybe we don't look close enough. The design scene has its share of clever, outstanding or unusual architecture and emphasis on material, location and the environment.
Book some time at Think Space
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 20/07/2016
» Take note book shoppers, it's time to check out Think Space B2S, a massive, newly-opened book store at CentralFestival EastVille. The location may be somewhat remote from the city centre -- on Pradit Manutham Road -- but the 3,000m² store is packed with bookish stuff to ensure that you might discover something that sparks your inspiration.
Imported home brew
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 12/07/2016
» Chant Khamthongthae's life story sounds like the plot of a melodrama. After winning the lottery, he chose to start a new life abroad. Then from a motorcycle taxi driver in Bangkok working hand-to-mouth, Chant became a well-known barista with 15 years of experiences in Sydney. The boot is on the other foot now.