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China's love of the leaf
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 23/07/2015
» To enhance the atmosphere of the launch of Lao She's book Tea House: A Play In Three Acts translated from Chinese by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, an exhibition on "HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's Studies Of China" and "The Teahouse And The Chinese Way of Life", which features a full-scale tea house, has been set up at Siam Paragon's 2nd floor Lifestyle Hall.
Going through changes
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 23/07/2015
» HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is an acknowledged scholar of China, having studied the Chinese language for over 30 years. She first visited China in 1981, a trip which resulted in her first book on China called Yam Dan Mungkorn (Travels Through The Land Of The Dragon). She has made a total of 38 trips to China, visiting all 22 provinces and five autonomous regions. She has written 13 travelogues on China, translated Chinese poetry compiled in two books, translated several novels as well as other articles on China.
Coming up smelling like roses
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 19/07/2015
» It was quite a way to go for a dinner event, but well worth the effort. The beautiful residence of Jantana Pangputhipong Selby at Sampran was the perfect venue for the exclusive dinner to introduce Jo Malone London’s latest fragrance, Mimosa & Cardamom.
Cultures jam in artful fashion
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 12/07/2015
» An eclectic line-up of work by Thai and Japanese female artists served to mark the opening of a new happening space, The Jam Factory, in Khlong San. The event, titled “Shibukaru Matsuri goes to Bangkok”, was hosted jointly by The Jam Factory, RCKT/Rocket Company of Japan and Thailand’s Practical Design Studio.
The stars come out to shine
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 05/07/2015
» In the Thai entertainment industry, the Nataraja Awards are akin to the Oscars for outstanding radio and television programmes. Television has a wider audience than film, as practically every household watches the evening television dramas, so the outcome of the awards is eagerly anticipated by both fans and entertainment stalwarts alike.
London gets a taste of Thailand
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 28/06/2015
» The Thai silks were there, the celebrities were there, but the warm wraps indicated that this was not Thailand, but London on a cool June evening. It was as much a social occasion as a cultural presentation, when artists of the Fine Arts Department performed the khon masked dance drama at the Royal Albert Hall.
A mall of many miracles
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 21/06/2015
» With the opening of Central Pattana’s Central Plaza Rayong, the province is embracing its cosmopolitan side. The new shopping centre, which covers 200,000 square metres, combines unique features inspired by Rayong province. It has an energy-saving and environmentally friendly design, with maximum use of sunlight as well as LED light bulbs.
A toast to Thai wine
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 14/06/2015
» Siam Winery, wine importer and producer of Monsoon Valley Thai wine, recently hosted a special dinner — the ‘Monsoon Valley Awards Celebration’ — to honour its latest success on the world stage.
A feast of the senses
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 07/06/2015
» A select few guests were invited recently to experience high-end living by the river with a private dinner and jewellery presentation hosted by Country Group and Beauty Gems.
Belles of the ball
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 31/05/2015
» The beautiful and classic Viennese ballroom culture was transposed to Bangkok when the Austrian embassy recently held the “Vienna Ball Bangkok” at Siam Kempinski Hotel. This was the first time after a lapse of seven years that the embassy has hosted the Vienna Ball.