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Doi Tung, and the lessons for Colombia
News, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 03/12/2016
» The haunting sound of a Colombian flute hovered in the morning mist covering the hills of Nan. Walker Emelec Hoyos Giraldo was in his element, standing among seedlings at the Mae Fah Luang Foundation's training centre for its reforestation project high in the remote mountains.
Jewels and joie de vivre at French boutique
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 01/05/2016
» What do Princess Grace of Monaco, the Duchess of Windsor, Maria Callas and Barbara Hutton have in common? They were all iconic clients of the French high jewellery brand, Van Cleef & Arpels.
Coming up roses
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 21/02/2016
» It was a night of wine and roses as EmQuartier’s celebrated Valentine’s Day with the “Quartier en Rose” gala charity event. The dinner took place at Quartier Garden, Helix Quartier, which was filled with more than 10,000 red English roses from Fa Prathan Farm in Wang Nam Khieo, Nakhon Ratchasima province, most of which lined the backdrop of the main platform. It was there that HRH Princess Soamsawali received donations on behalf of the Thai Red Cross Society’s National Blood Bank in honour of HM the Queen’s 80th birthday this year.
Open house
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 03/01/2016
» The century-old Nai Lert Heritage Home recently opened its doors after undergoing major renovations and landscaping. The event was marked with a garden party, attended by hundreds of friends.
Taking a bow
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 21/12/2015
» Today Breezy Monday will be taking a bow, as I embark on a new period of my life. It has been an amazing journey, and I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have.
A decade in the making
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 20/12/2015
» Siam Paragon went all out to celebrate its 10th anniversary with its “Prismatic Celebration” party, although it seems only yesterday that the shopping centre opened its doors in the busy commercial district of Pathumwan.
Learning to hear yourself think
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 14/12/2015
» Have you ever wondered why people say "I can't hear myself think"? It seems a juxtaposition of terms. Thinking, after all, is a silent personal action and would not make a noise you could hear, unless you're thinking with your mouth. Last week I discovered the meaning behind the phrase.
Lapland comes to Bangkok
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 06/12/2015
» Central Embassy has taken on a festive look for the Christmas season under the theme “The Winter Ville”. The winter wonderland was officially opened with a colourful event, “Let’s Celebrate 2016: The Winter Ville”, hosted jointly by Central Department Store, Central Embassy and Central Credit Card on the ground floor of the shopping centre.
A question of common sense
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 23/11/2015
» I've been asking the wrong question all my life. From the moment you embark on a professional career, you ask: "How high is my salary going to be?". My starting salary upon graduating was a mere pittance -- a couple of thousand baht for a bachelor's degree entrance level job in government service. That was more than a few years ago, mind you.
Stylish in the clutch
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 22/11/2015
» Judith Leiber, the name behind the crystal-encrusted evening clutches that come in myriad cute designs, is among the most popular brands for Thai socialites who love bling.