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The Dawei development dream left high and dry
Spectrum, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 19/03/2017
» Over a decade ago, the Myaung Pyo creek in Myanmar's Tanintharyi region was clean and crystal clear -- a steady, trickling life source. The creek, running alongside a stretch of lush farmland, was relied on by villagers for various daily tasks such as watering crops.
Built for comfort
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 16/02/2017
» Life gets an exclusive and deeper look at the two new arms of the Uniqlo fashion brand - Sport and Denim
Designs on dominance
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 07/12/2016
» The City of Craft wishes to move up to the City of Design. Chiang Mai Design Week has returned for the second time this month with activities, art and product showcases plus shopping opportunities, with an emphasis on incorporating design and creativity into the culture of the city.
Royal treatment
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 29/11/2016
» It was a busy day at Wat Manao in Suphan Buri. There was no special religious activity, but still people made their way to the temple to receive a free health check-up provided by the support of the Relief and Community Health Bureau under the Thai Red Cross Society.
Mastering Scrabble or mastering English?
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 03/08/2016
» A major Scrabble tournament at the MSI World Championships in France will take place at the end of this month, and a couple of Thai contestants will attempt to win it.
Thai architects vie for international honours
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 25/07/2016
» Thai architecture can feel anonymous and banal -- but then maybe we don't look close enough. The design scene has its share of clever, outstanding or unusual architecture and emphasis on material, location and the environment.
Fighting, any which way
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 24/05/2016
» The fighting arena was packed. Roars of excitement from fans of Mixed Martial Arts were heard all over the place. At the Singapore Indoor Stadium where the recent One Championship Ascent to Power competition was about to kick off, the atmosphere was abuzz with the enthusiastic voice of the host followed by the screening of short videos introducing fighters. Then two brave men entered the ring and the battle began.
Sustaining safety
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 18/04/2016
» The past week was a long Thai New Year holiday supposed to be good for many industries, but due to the economic downturn, there was no guarantee that they would benefit from this glorious tradition. However, there is one business -- the coffin business -- that has not been harmed by the country's economic situation.
An uncommon village
Muse, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 12/03/2016
» Flooded with shops and restaurants, Thong Lor is one of the most prosperous neighbourhoods in Bangkok. There is hardly nothing you cannot get there. But Vicharee and Varatt Vichit-Vadakan, siblings who have spent their lives hanging around this area, can still discover a jigsaw piece this neighbourhood is missing.
Created for a better world
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 22/02/2016
» The capital of Sweden recently played host to Stockholm Design Week, which was held from Feb 8-14. Dating back to 2002, the week allowed design enthusiasts to hop freely from place to place in as many showrooms in different venues across the city showcasing their objets d'art.