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From humble beginnings to app pioneer
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 17/11/2018
» Jin-woo Lee, an employee of South Korean search giant Naver Corp, the parent company of Line, was the first person to bring Line messaging to Thailand seven years ago, before the 3G network was even launched in the country. He had come a long way.
A better place to work
Spectrum, Suphin Mechuchep, Published on 29/07/2018
» The tremendous value that organisations place on their people extends to real estate, as executives realise that a workplace is a strategic asset that can help their organisation to attract, nurture and retain talent.
Livin' La Vida Mocha
Guru, Lydia Bilton, Published on 10/03/2017
» Here's a Friday fun fact for you. Did you know that Starbucks (that world-famous green and white coffeehouse you Bangkokians love) failed miserably in Australia? In 2003, the American coffee giant opened eighty-four stores Down Under, and eight years later, sixty of those closed.
Five things you need to know this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 24/09/2016
» 1 Treat yourself to some of the best short films in recent Thai history with Lost In Blue, a collection of three student-made films revolving around various types of heartbreak. The three films (Wannan Kong Duen -- That Day Of The Month, Rain and Glowstick) -- directed by recent graduates of Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Communication Arts -- have collectively won various awards both in Thailand and abroad. The long list of accolades includes the White Elephant Film Award, the Young Thai Artist Award, and, most prominently, the Special Jury Mention award from the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival. The latter is known as one of the most prestigious short-film competitions in the world, and that makes Wannan Kong Duen one of only two Thai short films ever to win an award at the competition. The film is being shown exclusively at SF World Cinema, CentralWorld.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Published on 16/07/2016
» 1 Everyone knows that "diamonds are a girl's best friend" and we believe that Mulberry's autumn 2016 jewellery collection is going to be the new BFF for women. This collection is designed by the brand's latest creative director, Johnny Coca, who has been working for the high-end Louis Vuitton and Céline. Inspired by the Victorian's "Cabinet Of Curiosities", the designer adapted the antique stag's head hung in living rooms and turned it into the modern and classy Stag's Head Ring -- Coca's favourite and the highlight of the collection. This new jewellery line will be available soon in store, so be prepared ladies!
Towering in Thailand: Pace chief reflects on his firm's ascent
Business, Published on 09/05/2016
» When Sorapoj Techakraisri, chief executive of Pace Development, first struck out on his own in real estate, he didn't expect to make it this far.
Looking up, not down
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 16/10/2015
» Each year, between 800-1,000 children in Thailand are born with Down's syndrome, a genetic condition associated with physical growth delays and moderate intellectual disability.
Winner takes all
Asia focus, Published on 27/04/2015
» Twenty years ago, going to the movies in Thailand was not always an enjoyable experience. Many cinemas were getting run-down and owners were afraid to invest in improvements because film piracy was crippling sales. Tickets could not be booked in advance. Scheduling was arbitrary and a film could be pulled without notice if it wasn't drawing people.