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Soundtrack to a troubled generation
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 16/01/2018
» Having already attended two Imagine Dragons concerts in Bangkok (one being Marriott Marquis' private event), expectations were sky-high for their Evolve World Tour gig which took place last Thursday at Impact Challenger Hall. The band's Smoke and Mirrors Tour back in 2015 was possibly one of the best performances of the year, so many questions arose. Would they be as energetic as the previous rounds? Would their set list be as long? Is frontman Dan Reynolds going to wear elephant patterned harem pants again? And although the set only lasted an hour-and-a-half and Reynolds only wore simple black trousers, the Grammy-winning Los Angeles-based alt-arena-rock band still soared through the night, giving an adrenaline-inducing yet heartfelt performance.
Concrete jungle
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 05/09/2014
» Living in Bangkok is like eating a durian — you either love it or hate it, but it's usually smelly. There are those who are Bangkok-born and bred and those who have travelled thousands of miles to live in the so-called City of Angels (or #CityofSelfies, which seems more appropriate nowadays). Don't be fooled by the beautiful temples and overpopulation of 7-Elevens, as living here is not easy and it takes a lot more than an ability to eat spicy food and knowing the BTS map by heart to be called a Bangkokian. Here are some tell-tale signs that you have what it takes to survive the city.
Loy Krathong round-up
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/11/2013
» This year's Loy Krathong will take place on Sunday (Nov 17). Don't let the ongoing political tension stop you from celebrating (like it would anyway). Here's our round-up of Loy Krathong celebrations and insights into this special day.
Tender Bright - Shining White by Oris
Life, Published on 25/12/2012
» For over 100 years, Oris has been making watches in Switzerland. The watches are purely mechanical and are marked by their distinctive design as well as the Red Rotor, the symbol of Oris mechanicals.
The sky's the limit
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 31/05/2012
» Running a company with almost 150 years of history, Jean-Frederic Dufour noted that Zenith, like life has its ups and downs, faced good and bad times to be where it is today.