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Making up is hard to do
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 26/04/2016
» When Rapee "Fluke" Chusuwan had lunch recently at TWG Tea, Siam Paragon, he was greeted by a couple of fans, one of them a pretty bride-to-be enthusiastically asking him to do her make-up on the big day.
Red-hot and indispensable
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 11/04/2016
» What's missing in your pot of tom yum soup? Ah, maybe it doesn't pack a hot and spicy punch without a tablespoon or two of nam phrik pao, the red-brown chilli paste. What about fluffy pork floss? It is less scrumptious without being paired, again, with nam phrik pao, as a topping or stuffing in buns. On a day when your budget is tight or when time is limited, nam phrik pao serves as a quick-fix savoury spread on bread. As a seasoning ingredient, as a dipping sauce, or as a base note in Thai culinary chemistry, the roasted chilli paste has great versatility, in your grandma's kitchen as well as right now.
Voices of experience
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 22/03/2016
» On Saturday mornings, members of the Salaya Tiny Young Chorus eagerly gather in a classroom at Mahidol University's College of Music to practice a number of songs, ranging from the touching Kam Man Sanya to the patriotic Rak Gun Wai Terd.
Don Mueang work yet to fully take off
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 14/03/2016
» I can always remember my first-ever departure from Don Mueang airport back in 1970 when I was seven-years-old. With my family, we flew with Sabena (Belgium's former national carrier), and took a transit somewhere in the Middle East before continuing to London's Heathrow airport.
Planting seeds of beauty
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 02/02/2016
» A frequent visitor to Thailand, Christian Courtin-Clarins remembers very well the first time he came to launch the brand in Bangkok, 36 years ago. The latest visit in late January this year had Clarins Group's president attending the Seeds of Beauty event held at Siam Paragon.
Beneath the skin
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 14/01/2016
» If a dumb guy dumps you because of your flabby figure then you shouldn't be wrecked by the break-up but it's fine to work yourself into a lather. This is what I learned from a post on Weibo (a Chinese social media site) from a fat and fearless girl from Zhengzhou, Henan, whose vengeance recently had her undergoing liposuction; she turned the removed body fat into a bar of soap.
Bittersweet effects of too much sugar
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 05/11/2015
» I have a craving for crumble -- apple, strawberry, rhubarb -- any kind of fruity crumble that has become widely available at the many dessert cafes around Bangkok. It's just weird that someone like me with a sweet tooth has to queue up for a seat to enjoy a slice of delectable apple crumble.
Pining for some red pine glow
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 27/10/2015
» If not the health-boosting red ginseng products, visitors to Korea may find themselves in search of a well-known panacea and detoxifier, the antioxidant-rich red pine needle oil used for a variety of diseases, from fungal infections to regulating blood sugar levels.
The lion's dream came true
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 30/09/2015
» Strumming his guitar and humming a tune while effortlessly posing for a photo shoot, Singto Numchok from time to time looks at his mobile phone to check whether it's still recording. He's in search of his next hit, which may just come spontaneously out of the blue and he wants to capture it when it actually does.
An oasis of tranquility
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 18/08/2015
» As far as Mongolia, Finland, Mexico and the US, Thann has made a name for itself as a prestigious spa brand, with 14 branches across the globe.