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Brewing up a booze fest
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 25/03/2016
» After three years of bringing us exotic brands of craft beer from around the world, the folks at importing company Hopsession are proud to present their "2016 Craft Beer Festival", a special opportunity for beer lovers the Kingdom over. Featuring craft beers from over 15 world-class breweries from Scandinavia, the event will also get a taste of a special highlight brew, which will be making its Southeast Asian debut at this event.
Pedalling for the long haul
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 09/03/2016
» One-hundred kilometres is a considerable distance to cover in a car, let alone on a bicycle. For context, that is the approximate distance from Bangkok to Suphan Buri, an almost 90 minute car ride, equivalent to almost 1,094 football fields. But for Thawatchai Ekkuturaprakan, 67, 100km can be as simple as a single day's workout.
Looking towards the Sun
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 20/02/2016
» Thailand is a geologically blessed country. We do not have any volcanoes, nor do we have to worry about house-wrecking earthquakes or tornadoes. It is our many blessings, however, that may have made us a little lax when it comes to our awareness of the environment.
Enlightenment during Full Moon
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 19/02/2016
» At a time when Thai Buddhists may have been more than a little disturbed by all the unbecoming news involving monks, culminating with the clashes between some hot-headed clergy and soldiers at Phutthamonthon Park on Tuesday, we welcome Makha Bucha, a major religious occasion that falls on Feb 22.
When the fun stops
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 18/02/2016
» Who is to blame when a child becomes addicted to video games? Some blame the child for a lack of discipline, while others blame the government for not regulating and controlling the influx of these games. Another knee-jerk response from most adults is to place the blame on the addictive violence displayed in games, the infamous Grand Theft Auto being an oft-referenced example.
A bridge too far
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 15/02/2016
» The game of bridge has made unlikely headlines. Ten days ago policemen and soldiers as well as local government officials in Pattaya raided a Jomtien & Pattaya Bridge Club get-together, arresting 32 foreign bridge players on gambling charges. Police reported finding a computer and score sheets at the scene, but no money, leading them to suspect that the players were transferring money online.
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Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 29/01/2016
» With traffic often crawling to standstills on the busy Bangkok streets, motorcycle taxis have become a necessary alternative for the population, especially during rush hours. But calling a motorcycle taxi in this city is not always easy, especially if there isn't a motorbike taxi station in the area.
Face of a survivor
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 12/01/2016
» At first glance, few people would ever expect 51-year-old taxi driver Subin Samart to be as happy as he is today. Subin's story made waves on social media late last year when a photo of him was posted by one of his sympathetic passengers, accompanied by his story of rejection from various jobs and passengers due to his disfigured face, the result of a childhood accident when he was five years old. This attention has earned him the support of various organisations, most recently GrabTaxi, which late last year approached Subin to recruit him as a driver.
Treasuring the humble tuk-tuk
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 28/12/2015
» The three-wheeled tuk-tuk, along with temples, elephants and tom yum goong, is a top symbol of Thailand. Recognising the significance of this small, boxy vehicle to the country's cultural legacy, Thailand's contestant for the Miss Universe 2015 pageant -- 21-year-old Aniporn "Nat" Chalermburanawong -- took to the stage in Las Vegas last week wearing a tuk-tuk costume, a mix of experimental Thainess and extraterrestrial thingumajig. The dress, designed by Hirankrit Pattaraboriboonkul, won her the Best National Costume award from the international competition (see side story).
Fish for a compliment
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 11/12/2015
» When talking about Thai pla thu (better known around the world as short mackerel), it's difficult not to mention the famous catches of Mae Klong in Muang district of Samut Songkhram province.