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Plastic still proliferates
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 17/02/2020
» Several retail chains have taken the initiative to cut down on plastic waste by not giving out plastic bags, and people find themselves carrying their own tote bags when they shop at malls and convenience stores.
What we do in the shadows
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/02/2019
» For roughly three decades, Nussara Boonprasert has been selling halal food at the entrance of Suwannaphum Mosque community in Soi Charoen Nakhon 7, a short walk away from Iconsiam. To her, the changes that have come with having a big mall as a neighbour are palpable.
The wonder of Discovery
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/05/2016
» Renowned Japanese designer Oki Sato used to feel that working on his designs was like making a small plate of food. But with his recent renovation project with one of Bangkok's long-time lifestyle shopping malls, Siam Discovery, he feels he's helping to conjure a full-course menu.
Was there plastic in your tofu?
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/10/2015
» Tofu skin, one common ingredient often found in Chinese cuisine and used a lot during the current vegetarian festival, made headlines just recently when it was reported that fake tofu skin was being sold in some rural markets, and even in Chinatown.
Mother's natural option
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/08/2015
» Pornthip Eakjeen may live more than 1,000km from her five-month-old son, but the long distance doesn't stop her from breastfeeding him.
Spotting a bad egg
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/07/2015
» When rumours spread that fake eggs were circulating in markets last month, consumers were sure to panic.
On the block
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/04/2015
» A block of ice is laid on the ground. When a small axe is smashed against it, it breaks into smaller pieces that splatter across the shop's wooden floor. Then a man — with no gloves — drops chunks of ice into a crushing machine. A white plastic sack — washed and reused — is put underneath for the crushed ice. The sack is now ready to be sold for 50 baht a time.