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Dusit Thani celebrates tradition
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 19/09/2018
» Bangkok's once-tallest building and largest hotel, the Dusit Thani Bangkok, located on Rama IV and Silom Rd and opposing Lumpini Park, will undergo redevelopment starting in January of next year, after having been a landmark since 1970.
Adept artisanship
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 18/05/2018
» Not so many watchmakers are keen on crafting métiers d'art timepieces, of which only a few are made by them each year.
Powerful pieces
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 11/05/2017
» On his right wrist, Lars Schmidt donned a bracelet bearing a sterling silver Maori skull and round-cut matt obsidian beads -- the black stones believed to support the flow of life energy.
Whiff of revival
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 12/02/2016
» Besides typical red roses, little white dok rak or crown flowers equally symbolise love here in Thailand since rak translates as that four letter word.
When burglars get bolder
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 16/08/2013
» Daily robberies are reported on TV news showing CCTV footage of crimes at convenience stores and gold shops. We can see how bad guys with their covered faces can easily get away with gold ornaments or money from the cash register.