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Apps and sites take edge off daily stresses of living in the capital
News, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 28/01/2017
» Before starting off from her house in the Ramkhamhaeng area every day, it has become a ritual for Kanokphan Ornrattanasakul to check Google Maps on her smartphone -- to find the best route of the day to get to her office in Pathum Thani.
Money talks at the SET
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 14/11/2016
» The fluctuating numbers on the stock board can be agitating to the uninitiated. But now the Investory Investment Discovery Museum, operated by The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), aims to educate the public on investment. The interactive museum, opened this year at the SET's new offices on Ratchadapisek Road, targets beginners who want to understand the basic concept of investment and how it is relevant to their lives.
Generosity in times of sorrow
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 19/10/2016
» It has been almost a week since His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away. Though we know life has to move on, grief is still in the air across the Kingdom. People from provinces nationwide continue making their way to Bangkok to pay their respects to the late King.
In the biker's seat
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 04/07/2016
» There are plenty of reasons one would bike -- some bike to work, some compete in races, and some do it for health and recreation. But for Pwinn Rujikietkhomjron, his reasons to get behind the handlebars are all of the above.
Behind the wall
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 05/04/2016
» Last Monday, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) put up an eviction notice at the Mahakan Fort community. City Hall has set an April 30 deadline for residents to relocate from their 200-year-old quarters, a culmination of a long dispute between the authorities and villagers. The BMA's plan is to turn the area into a public park. Meanwhile residents, conservationists and a few architects argue that people should be part of living history, and the plan to drive locals out will destroy the character of the city.
A swinging Sunday
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 25/02/2016
» Heading a little bit out of town this weekend might not be a bad idea especially to those who have dancing shoes. "Big Bang: Swing Dancing at Phra Pathom Chedi", will take place on Sunday at Rod Fai Street in front of Nakhon Pathom's famous stupa. Even if you don't dance, come check it out.
Silent insects hang out
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 11/11/2015
» When Yoko Seyama was invited to join the "Unfolding Kafka Festival", the installation artist didn't take much time to think about what she would be doing. By focusing on a word from the title, "unfolding", she immediately came up with origami.
Beating the Bangkok traffic
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 16/10/2015
» Being on the road for an average of two hours a day has never been pleasant but that's what many people in Bangkok, including myself, have to face on a daily basis. Thanks to the motorways, the duration of time we spend on the road has slightly decreased, but there is no guarantee that tollway traffic is always better.
Beautiful & fair
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 30/09/2015
» Fine Art Asia is one of the biggest art fairs in this part of the world. This year, the show brings top galleries from all over the world to exhibit at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fair also celebrates its 10th anniversary and runs from Oct 4-7.