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Flood blame for Aswin falls short of axe
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 19/10/2017
» When learning that Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang daringly announced he would take sole responsibility for the catastrophic flood that slammed most parts of Bangkok on Saturday morning, I thought he wouldn't make it to his first anniversary as head of City Hall this week.
Bad news brings bigger 'bucks'
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/11/2013
» A court battle with corporate coffee giant Starbucks over intellectual property rights became a blessing in disguise for a famous coffee stall once named "Starbung Coffee".
Surrounded by signs of confusion
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 21/08/2013
» Have you ever noticed road signs in Thailand successfully helping you reach a destination?
When the packaging minces words
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 29/03/2013
» What's the first thing you look for on a label before putting food in your shopping cart? The date of manufacture, an expiry date, some nutritional facts? Or just the price tag? Or nothing at all?
Bangkok's new hub for coffee and bikes to go
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 11/10/2012
» It was sunny last Friday morning, perfect for first-time novices to go cycling on the streets of Bangkok's old quarters with like-minded people who meet at Cafe Velo Dome, a popular hangout for coffee lovers and bike freaks at Tha Phrachan campus of Thammasat University (TU).
There goes the neighbourhood
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 21/08/2012
» 'Take as many photos of this area as you want. What you can see today will soon be all gone," said Sunee Narongrit, a resident of Amphawa, as she gazed at a row of decades-old wooden houses facing onto the canal.