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Guru, Published on 31/08/2012
» Out of the following two phrases, "Bangkok is becoming World Book Capital" and "Thailand is becoming corruption-free", which is more likely to come true? While some may wish for the latter, we are going to have to let that go for now and start accepting that Bangkok is going to be the capital of books and reading next year... well as designated by Unesco anyway.
Samui never dined so fine
Life, Published on 24/08/2012
» The second Samui Fine Dining Festival will take place in September and October.
Turn the volume up
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 09/08/2012
» Last year, it was all about Yves Saint Laurent _ the man and the 1970s look he pioneered, not the brand which shall soon be known (to the dismay of many) as Saint Laurent Paris. This year fashion has been looking back further, to the 1950s, and the name Cristobal Balenciaga loomed large over the summer runway, and the influence of the late Spanish couturier has been cast even into the pre-fall season.
Rock the big bottoms
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 19/07/2012
» In just a few weeks the summer season will officially come to an end, albeit only in the fashion calendar since we're in a country where it's hot all year round.
A taste for flavours of the world
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 13/07/2012
» Thais once went to fine restaurants to take joy in American steak, French foie gras, Japanese sashimi and Italian pasta.
Lights, Camera, Dissatisfaction
B Magazine, Published on 08/07/2012
» So, you're a farang and want to break into the glamorous _ at least from the outside _ world of Thai showbiz. What can you expect? Well according to the industry insiders Brunch spoke to, a world of shark-like agents, visa hassles, low pay, heavy competition and backstabbing for what few jobs there are. But some farang do find work in TV and movies. These usually break down into two categories: those who have found success and are able to act or present full-time, a relative rarity, and part-time actors just looking for cash or hoping to hit it big.
Opposite attractions
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 05/07/2012
» The Parisian men's style is always synonymous with diversity and eclecticism, and even more so during the Paris Men's Fashion Week for the spring/summer 2013 season, which premiered last week.
His raisin D'Etre
B Magazine, Published on 24/06/2012
» Executive pastry chef Nathan Stamm recently travelled to Thailand to promote the use of raisins on behalf of the US Raisin Administrative Committee.
A vision to behold
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 23/06/2012
» To see or not to see, that was their vision, and so it came about that thousands of people in Chiang Mai, many from poor hilltribe villages, have now received glasses to improve their sight.
Hong Kong style makes wave in Bangkok
Life, Pamela Tan, Published on 21/06/2012
» Making a big wave in Bangkok last week was the launch of another big fashion name from Hong Kong _ b+ab. The event took place at b+ab's flagship store on the first floor the Atrium Zone of CentralWorld shopping complex, and saw a stunning fashion show of the label's Spring/Summer 2012 collection presented by a team of professional models along with a mini-concert by Note The Star 7.