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When consumers complain
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 26/01/2016
» In the era of convenience and, of course, convenience stores that are open 24/7, sandwiches seem to be a quick fix solution, especially for city dwellers, to keep stomachs full and happy. But, the next time you munch on a sandwich bought from one of these stores, you may want to spread the slices of bread first to make sure there's actually something inside.
No concept? No community mall!
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 30/12/2015
» While the definition of a "community mall", according to The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), is a shopping centre that offers convenience-oriented merchandise and usually comes with a specific anchor, size and design format, what the term is known for in the Thai context is slightly different. Here, we have nationally come to terms with using the term "community mall" to fondly describe any open-air, gentrified shopping place that disproportionately houses a bunch of mundane eateries that never really go beyond shabu-shabu restaurants or wine bars.
The doc will click you now
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 13/10/2015
» At day, Dr Adunchai Sangsert changes women's lives by giving them higher noses, larger eyes and bigger breasts. But at night, after getting home and tucking his sons into bed, he switches on his computer and begins to provide answers, for free, to online questions sent to him. Queries range from a distressed mother seeking the correct way to breastfeed her newborn, to a disoriented elder who has just found out he has cancer.
A touching experience
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 29/09/2015
» 'Do not touch!" is one of the most common signs at any museum. But for people who have no sight, the kind of sign they want a museum to have the most may be one that simply says the opposite: "Please touch!"
Potty mouths and name calling
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 22/09/2015
» When I was born, my first name was just Phat (pronounced Pat). It's still shown on my hospital birth certificate. Not long after I began toddling, however, my mother rushed to the district registration office and asked the officer to add "Duang" to the front of the existing name. So, it became Duangphat -- just like that. Weird name, even for Thai people.
Eyes on the prize
Muse, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 25/07/2015
» Rumour has it that the UK-based hipster magazine Monocle is working on a Bangkok edition of its Monocle Travel Guide Series, having recently released New York and London versions. These rumours may be true as the information was revealed by some happy co-founders of an up-and-coming Thai eyewear brand which is set to be featured in the guide.
Pole to Paris
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 08/07/2015
» Daniel Price, a British scientist with a PhD in Antarctic studies from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, currently en-route to Paris via bicycle from where he started in Australia, finally made it to Bangkok late last month. The 27-year-old hopes to raise public awareness on climate change with his campaign "Pole to Paris".
Staying alive
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 23/03/2015
» Last month, Juan Francisco Guillermo, a Chilean cyclist on a 250,000km, around-the-world journey, was killed after being hit by a pickup truck in Nakhon Ratchasima province. One week after the tragedy, members of the Thai Cyclists Network got together in front of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre for a commemorative ceremony. The event saw participants playing dead on the ground to raise public awareness of road safety and the risks faced by cyclists.
High scores, flaws and bot wars
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 17/12/2014
» Nobody knows if Thailand will ever make it to the World Cup final.
The royal running man
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 06/11/2014
» Sa-ing Harnpakhon, a 63-year-old man, has become the country's most beloved uncle after running 550km, from the northern province of Phrae to a self-imposed finish line at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok, to wish His Majesty the King a speedy recovery from his illness.