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Manus faux pas?
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 16/07/2014
» It might be sexist, ageist, classist. Or is it just childish humour that will soon fade? The term manus pa — “the auntie species”, or as some say, “Super Aunties” — has emerged as the most debated and notorious Thai catchphrase of 2014.
L is the loneliest letter
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 19/06/2014
» The Google doodle that greeted me upon turning on my computer three days ago could not have encapsulated my life, in animated cartoon form, any better.
Dog-eared distractions
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 19/05/2014
» Dogs have always been more than a mere pet to Nathawee “Nat” Limpanilchart, who has been surrounded by canines all her life. Recently, she’s struck a publishing deal with Banlue Books, which has made her Facebook page, Maa Ja (Dog Please), into a book of the same name.
Warning: spoilers ahead
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 16/05/2014
» The world never ceases to find new ways to harass our emotional well-being every day. Because I am only human, the pain that comes along with tax papers and sold-out avocados is now also extended to stumbling across TV-series, movie and book spoilers. And those abhorrent things are practically diving towards us from every possible direction, what with the internet and smartphones inextricably entwined with our daily lives.
Cartoon loonies
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 05/05/2014
» Thai characters have recently been making their presence felt on global chatting app Line. Life talks with two local artists about their roads to success and how their stickers don’t bring in a lot of money, but mostly memories of beloved comics
Crocheted fruits & happy alpacas
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 02/05/2014
» We’ve come across a brand that sells stuff so cheekily cute we wonder if people who make them are smiling all the time. Our eyes are set on Nahim’s cheery bags that capture colourful fruits and smiling alpacas on its canvases. Owner Chalocha “Pim” Ninthummachart, 25, recently left her full-time marketing job to run her lifestyle brand Nahim after it become more profitable to focus on making and selling her bags.
Living happily ever Active
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 01/04/2014
» If you’re familiar with the brand Virgin, you’ll probably know that this lifestyle, entertainment and travel conglomerate has a tendency to bombard you with flashes of neon and purple lights. The hipness and high-energy is ever present in all fields the empire touches — an airline, music festivals or soft drinks. Their fitness business is no different, as Virgin Active Fitness Club definitely also puts fun back into something that would entice even the worst of gym-phobics. This successful gym operator has more than 270 branches across the world and after its grand opening on Thursday in Bangkok, the city will officially be the second in Asia to house this leading-edge and lively workout destination.
Putting a personal stamp on things
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 28/03/2014
» As humans, we are getting lazy beyond words, with all too many commodities to encourage such behaviour. If you are ever too lethargic to doodle loving little cartoons on a card for a beau, try stamping instead! Handmade stamps from Hancoholic capture a myriad of cute little creatures on rubber at prices that aren’t too demanding, considering their custom-made nature. Chidchanok Laohawattanakul, 28, one half of the Hancoholic duo, has doodled since she was a young child, years which have given her characters distinct flair — although that’s not to say studying product design at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang didn’t play a part. When she isn’t carving rubber, Chidchanok spends her time running her own graphic design firm.
Get dotty
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 28/03/2014
» Everyday Polkadot gathers all things cute in the universe (well, at least from China, Japan and Thailand) into one place. It’s been almost two years since the Facebook page started out, with decorative masking tape as its main product.
Messages that pop
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 27/12/2013
» Make your best wishes really stick out this New Year with these pop-up cards by T Jack. They may be a tad pricier than what you usually spend on greeting cards, but your special receivers will surely display them for the world to see when they get these crafty creations in the mailbox. Every single card is made meticulously by hand as the tiny pieces of each structure cannot be simply glued together _ they must be carefully connected by joints, which are also miniscule in size. All the designs and tiny pieces are made with laser-cutting techniques.