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Great shoes, perfect fit: Bring on the Birkenstocks
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 26/09/2023
» This year has been nothing short of happening for German footwear brand, Birkenstock. Just recently, the company -- best known for its premium sandals -- filed an initial public offering at the New York Stock Exchange, which could value the company at US$8 billion (288 billion baht), according to estimates.
Diet of literature
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 18/11/2016
» Ironically, seeing so much of one doctor may just help you keep all the other doctors away. In today's age, a physical visit isn't even necessary as you can just follow teachings and words of advice through various types of media. Thidakarn Rujipattanakul is one such doctor that proactively shares what she knows in an easy-to-digest format so the masses can easily understand.
Beat the booze, for Buddha's sake
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 19/07/2016
» As a nation that makes some of the funniest advertisements in the world, it is no surprise that we are resorting to humour yet again to encourage less drinking on the advent of Buddhism's most important period -- Buddhist Lent. While monks are required to be in one particular temple or place, followers of the faith are encouraged to visit temples, listen to sermons and abstain from drinking alcohol, as one of the five precepts of the religion.
The duo behind the Linda Farrow eyewear empire
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 18/06/2015
» As one half of the duo that resurrected wearing pristine sunglasses by Linda Farrow back from the dead, Tracy Sedino is somebody who can wear whichever pair of sunglasses she pleases. Yet, there's only one style you'll ever see her in, the Linda Farrow Luxe 38.
Better for life
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 13/10/2014
» There's probably nothing like spending four hours every morning putting on the Mrs Doubtfire costume to really understand what elderly people go through.
Smells like clean spirit
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 16/08/2014
» 'But the image is so international! Wow, this is actually a Thai brand?"
None but the brave
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 21/10/2013
» Like any perfectly-toned and seasoned diver, American athlete David Colturi glibly leaps off the 10-metre platform at Hua Mak swimming pool to execute a couple of somersaults before slicing into the water with a slick barani. He jumps off the high platform as easily as if it were only one metre like any other US national champion can, but the main difference is that he enters the water feet first. To do so is to go against every natural instinct and reflex a normal diver has ever known, as well as to defy all lessons taught and what the muscles have been trained _ and want _ to do. Albeit lesser known, the ability to enter the water feet first effortlessly with such an experienced sleekness is a signifying mark that this is also a cliff diver we're looking at.
Days of being wild
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 07/06/2013
» Coming-of-age films usually plant a new seed of hope in our hearts, and while Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (This Crazy Youthful Feeling) will strike come chords with young adults, it doesn't quite wrap up all that it started.
A fitting riposte
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 03/10/2012
» Preferring to reside at the edges of the literary circle, Wipas Srithong for the past week has found himself under the glare of the spotlight, a discussion and a controversy.