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Siam through the lens of John Thomson
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 06/01/2015
» In the mid-19th century, John Thomson arrived in Siam with a fairly new invention of those days: photography. The Scot would set up his camera in exquisite parts of Bangkok and take pictures — in those days having one's picture taken was an elaborate and even privileged activity — of some of the most important figures and places, including King Rama IV and V.
Home is where the heart is
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 05/01/2015
» ‘I haven’t dressed up this handsomely for so long,” said Chaiporn Vathanaporn, an 82-year-old man who has been living on the streets for more than 17 years. He spoke last month at an event where he was honoured with a Prachabodhi Award, recognised by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security for his charitable deeds.
Read, live life
Muse, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 03/01/2015
» When Hollywood icon of the early 20th century Mae West said "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough", she set the sentiments that many would later follow. Decades after the famous words were uttered, many variations of the quote have emerged; the most recent taking the form of the acronym YOLO.
Finding his Voice
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 30/12/2014
» When Somsak Rinnaira posted on his Facebook page that he would save up money to go compete in The Voice, he was not totally serious. That was back in 2013 when Somsak was just a 21-year-old college student who worked part-time at a KFC branch in Chiang Rai.
High scores, flaws and bot wars
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 17/12/2014
» Nobody knows if Thailand will ever make it to the World Cup final.
Bangkok, bluntly
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 10/12/2014
» It would be quite offbeat for a Thai to make a fuss about the dirtiness of the capital city. But when an outsider brings up such an ugly truth, it slaps the country right in the face.
Exploring mysteries of the deep
Muse, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 29/11/2014
» There is a reason why people who start scuba diving don't want to then drag themselves out of the water. Divers find a whole different world down below — a world where countless species of screaming colours offer stark contrast to the different hues of blue and the sheer diversity of the beautiful ecosystem.
Cutting it with the men
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 25/11/2014
» Thanaleeda Sriprathum’s is a 30-year-old female barber with a predilection for men’s hairstyles. From pompadour to the undercut, she digs any style that requires the work of a hair clipper.
Legacy of a visionary
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 24/11/2014
» Ayutthaya was not built in a day. Neither was the replica of the city that was cloned from it centuries later.
The quest to make physics fun
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 19/11/2014
» For students in Thailand, cram schools are an intrinsic part of school life. But while they may offer advantages for students whose parents are more than pleased to see their children get the most from their education, some families simply cannot afford these extra classes.