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The only simple pleasure left to us
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 24/11/2017
» In one of the tea-drinking capitals of the world, there is no shortage of afternoon teas, with a variety of prices and heavily-themed sets to choose from. From the fuss-free basics to Instagram-ready creations featuring Disney's Beauty And The Beast, London leaves tea aficionados spoilt for choice -- and with something of a headache as a result.
Hip, cool and happening
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 24/11/2017
» Over the past few weeks, one particular investment move from our shores -- somewhat equivalent to Crazy Rich Asian's Astrid going on a haute couture shopping rampage -- has been the talk of the town. Thailand's prominent real estate developer, Sansiri, has just invested 2.8 billion baht to buy shares in six of the some of the world's hippest, coolest and innovative names: Standard International, One Night, Hostmaker, JustCo, Farmshelf and Monocle. It's a result of stagnant sales back home and Sansiri's strategy to offer an all-inclusive living solution to their customers, as their president Srettha Thavisin explains. To choose to invest in companies that are young, inventive and trendy, however, shows how the real estate giant has their sights set on the tech-savvy millennials of tomorrow.
Taking the long view
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 24/11/2017
» "Now she's a member of the gang!" Walter von Kanel exclaims as he hands Zhao Liying a new Longines timepiece. "I hope it gives you good luck. A watch should."
Simply the best
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 18/11/2017
» Those outside the fashion loop may not have heard of Dry Clean Only. The fashion capitals of the world have long been shopping their embellished pieces by the wardrobe, and it would be a shame to miss out on one of the hottest local designer brands of the moment, as seen in US Vogue and other notable places.
Where the walls tell tales
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 11/11/2017
» The Japanese docked at Suriwongse, Europeans at East Asiatic port, royalty anchored at Tha Maharaj but the Chinese would only land at the Huo Chuan Laung pier.
For the 90s kids out there
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 21/10/2017
» New fashions featuring cartoon favourites
Just for you
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 21/10/2017
» Some like it simple. Spas can definitely swing that way too, and if you want luxury without the whole ornate atmosphere of Marrakesh and glittery tiles, head over to the newly opened Panpuri Organic Spa at Park Hyatt.
Concerned citizen of the world arrives from Westeros
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 14/10/2017
» The Nikolaj Coster-Waldau on television screens and the one in real life share a striking similarity -- both are adamant in their wills to fight off the White Walkers.
From Porto with love
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 10/10/2017
» In our conversation with Portugal's ambassador to Thailand, His Excellency Francisco Vaz Patto, among the things that came up were: WTF Gallery and Cafe, start-up incubators, same-sex marriage and Tawn C.'s recent spring/summer 2018 fashion show.
Soi Sesame
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 05/10/2017
» Ryan Dillon knows tables around the world intimately. "There's usually a lot of gum," he says from under a table at the Siam Kempinski's business centre. The American muppeteer was sitting on the floor under the table with his arms raised -- a position where he spends most of his time as the performer of Sesame Street's red furball Elmo. Recently in town last month, Dillon and Elmo were out and about in Bangkok to promote the new season of Sesame Street, which airs on MCOT Kids every weekend on 8am.