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What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 03/02/2018
» 1.Come show your virtual football chops this Saturday at Game Over Lounge's Fifa 18 Tournament. One of the most popular video games played in Thailand, with decades-old versions from the PS2 years, the game is still being played in arcades everywhere. Fifa 18 is the latest version of the game to be released on PS4, Xbox One and PCs. To register for a spot to play, you can either call the organisers on 02-170-7684, or shoot them an inbox message through the Game Over Lounge Facebook page. Registrations cost 200 baht, with the winner taking home a 2,000 baht gift voucher, as well as a "special surprise".
High energy in a small space
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 31/01/2018
» As technology continues to render computer components smaller and smaller, the need to compromise between portability and power is rendered increasingly moot. The 2017 model of the HP Spectre x360 is a paragon of this idea, seamlessly incorporating 4K-capable processing power with a body barely over a kilo in weight. While the review unit I received had some issues maintaining battery life after a while -- no doubt due to the 4K screen -- the overall experience, including the touchpad, keyboard and even the touchscreen-controlled tablet mode are better than any convertible of this size I've ever experienced. It's certainly the most powerful, too.
Five things you need to know this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 20/01/2018
» 1.With February just around the corner, it's as good a time as any to start shopping for those all-important Valentine's Day gifts. Nothing says "I love you" like a good, warm mug of coffee in the morning, so get your loved ones a special-edition Valentine's Day mug or bottle from Starbucks, available in both plastic and ceramic. Coming in various shades of blue, pink and gold, the drinkware items will cost anywhere from 550-1,150 baht. You can find them at a Starbucks near you.
The value of old money
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 15/01/2018
» High-tech library, co-working space and museum rolled into one, the Bank of Thailand's new Learning Center -- recently opened to commemorate its 75th anniversary -- is shaping up to be Bangkok's latest riverside destination. Situated right by the Chao Phraya, with a picturesque view of the river, the centre is located across from the Bank of Thailand offices under the Rama VIII bridge, and sees a 50-year-old maximum-security note-printing facility transformed into a spacious and serene public library.