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Silence is the enemy
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 25/11/2015
» The course of Linor Abargil's life has been shaped by two extremes -- she was raped at knifepoint at 18 and six weeks later she was crowned Miss World 1998. Her story of survival and how she got her rapist a 16-year sentence in jail has turned Abargil into a household shero in her homeland Israel, as well as a globe-trotting advocate fighting against sexual violence. The 35-year-old has spoken about it extensively, probably over a hundred times all over the world in various centres and interviews -- not that it becomes any easier each time.
New with the old
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 19/11/2015
» As we step into the cooler months of the year, festivities and weddings begin full swing. As parties pack our social calendars, certain themes and requested dress codes have curiously still not quite disappeared yet. We bring you two brands that bring a modern and stylish edge to the redundant party themes of flapper and Frozen.
Wild tales
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 13/11/2015
» 'Morning now dawned and Shahrazad broke off from what she had allowed to say…" -- so begins the story on each night of Tales Of 1,001 Nights, the fantastic yarns of peasants, kings, slaves, lovers, viziers, angels, sex, human anatomy (Night 449), devils in the bottle (Night 567), glory, injustice, pleasure, and all the mundane and the magical in the world. It is the collection of some of the greatest tales ever told. But then, what, exactly, is Arabian Nights all about?
Fun on a bun
B Magazine, Published on 27/09/2015
» A small group of young office employees in smart suits gathered in front of the Thaniya Building shortly before lunchtime. Despite a range of air-conditioned restaurants at that end of Silom Road, these yuppies were happy to queue under a hot sun while waiting for their meal.
Cranking up the synth
Life, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 18/08/2015
» The local music industry has seen many acts move from indie to major labels. Somphol Rungphanit (vocals), Piyawat Meekruea (guitar), Prateep Siri-issranan (guitar), Eaksiri Kumbungpai (bass) and Krittapong Sakulnam-anek (drums) of 25hours last year jumped on the bandwagon by signing with Genie Records, under GMM Grammy, after a seven-year stint with the independent Believe Records.
A stitch in Thai
Life, Published on 05/06/2015
» In the fashion calendar, the coming of a new season means another fashion week to look forward to. In Thailand, Elle Fashion Week is regarded as one of the biggest such shows in Bangkok, hosted by Elle, the world's leading fashion magazine. During the four-day Elle fashion week, fashionistas and industry insiders will pack Bangkok runways to see fresh new collections from the best Thai designers — Greyhound, Milin, Asava, Vatanika and Painkiller to name just a few.
Ping-pong bomb on Ratchadamri
Online Reporters, Published on 09/05/2015
» Police arrested three people after a ping-pong bomb went off in front of the Big C superstore on Ratchadamri Road on Saturday evening. No injuries were reported.
M2F brings Songkran to CentralWorld
Life, Published on 08/04/2015
» In what has become an annual fun-filled event, M2F, Post Publishing's free daily newspaper, is throwing the "M2F Presents Bangkok Songkran Festival 2015 @ CentralWorld" party.
Evocative hymn to Thai rice
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 23/01/2015
» This is the film you simply have to see this weekend. Uruphong Raksasad's Pleng Khong Kao (The Songs Of Rice) is a lyrical poetry of image and sound, as beautiful as 19th-century pastoral paintings and as evocative as murmured hymns. In a compact 75 minutes, we see muddied beasts stomping the paddies and whirring tractors aglow with nocturnal eyes; we hear the chanting for the Rice Goddess and rhythmic windpipe numbers for the harvest dance. We even marvel, unlikely as it seems, at a zonk-out sci-fi rendition of a northeastern rocket festival, ablaze with fire and sparks and songs and joy.
Winter fair in Phetchaburi
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/12/2014
» From Dec 26 to Dec 28, a winter fair will be held at Mrigadayavan Palace in Phetchaburi province from 8am-6pm. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of King Rama VI's former palace and view the "Three Royal Ladies Of Siam" exhibition on the lives and work of that king's mother, Queen Saovabha Phongsri, his only child Princess Bejraratana Rajsuda and one of his consorts Phra Nang Chao Suvadhana. The display shows reproductions of their jewellery, antiques and photos. In addition, there will be cultural performances, traditional Thai and contemporary music, delicacies and high tea. Admission fees are 30 baht for adults and 15 baht for children.