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Wheel life on display in nan
B Magazine, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 12/08/2012
» Supot Tengtrirat has always preferred two wheels to four. The 68 year old grew up working at his parents' bicycle repair shop and over the years has amassed a huge collection of vintage bikes spanning several decades and sourced from around the world and right here at home.
Seeking the ideal suitcase
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 30/07/2012
» Travel has become a regular part of many of our lives and to make the experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible we prefer luggage that is comfortable to carry, easy to manoeuvre, weather-resistant and hard-wearing.
A fishy tale
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 20/07/2012
» Behind its pungent smell and unpleasant look, pla-ra fermented fish _ a notorious ingredient many people love to hate _ is providing food for thought at Museum Siam.
Rising from the Floodwaters
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 11/07/2012
» Anake Nawigamune never thought he would be celebrating the 11th anniversary of his House of Museums with its reopening.
Know where to buy your healthy veggies
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 09/07/2012
» Neat packages, approved logos, and the point of purchase are among the factors that make most people pick up a pack of vegetables for home cooking. But good looks can sometimes be misleading.
Bike lanes handy for everyone but cyclists
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 05/07/2012
» What is a common link between motorists, street vendors and police plying city roads?
Chemical reaction
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 18/06/2012
» The recent arrest of a scrap dealer who allegedly splashed toilet-cleaning liquid on people may put an end to the public's fear of random attacks. However, not many people realise that they are often exposed to toxic substances in everyday life in their own home.
Temple demolition raises dilemma
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 07/05/2012
» When Phra Ratwachiramolee, the abbot of Wat Suan Phlu, wanted to renovate his temple last year, he felt he didn't have much choice but to demolish old wooden buildings to pave way for a new multi-purpose concrete building. But his plan was opposed by groups of conservationists.
Empowering Workers
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 01/05/2012
» After years of getting paid to sew fabric by the piece, home-based worker Sujin Rungsawang never knew what she and her fellow workers were branded as. That is, until one day she was told by an activist that she was an "informal worker", who needed to have access to the social security programme.
Getwise to policyfor elderly
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 23/04/2012
» 'Relieve the burden", "no medical check-up required" and "small fee" are commonly found terms used by major life insurance companies in their commercials to attract prospective clients, particularly those in the middle-aged group or older. It gives an impression that life after retirement will be easier, with an affordable life insurance policy especially designed for the elderly.