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The taste of Japan under one roof
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 19/11/2021
» The Parq Life, a brand-new retail centre on Rama IV Road, was launched in August last year as part of the 20 billion baht The Parq complex with pioneering architectural concepts and sustainable design.
The New York 'canners' recycling discarded bottles to survive
AFP, Published on 31/10/2021
» NEW YORK: On a Brooklyn street, Laurentino Marin doesn't stop to admire the Halloween decorations. Like every morning, the Mexican is busy filling a shopping cart with used cans and plastic bottles, which he will exchange for a few dollars.
Paying a heavy price
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 25/10/2021
» Smokers are now paying higher prices for their nicotine cravings after retailers and convenience stores made adjustments last week after the introduction of a controversial new excise tax structure earlier this month to curb smoking.
Illegal streams, merch bonanza: Squid Game craze hits China
AFP, Published on 13/10/2021
» BEIJING: It is not available in China but Netflix's global sensation Squid Game has already built up a huge following in the country, with fans dodging strict internet controls to stream the show and snapping up merchandise such as its unique outfits.
Healthy choices
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 08/10/2021
» The annual Vegetarian Festival, which this year runs fro Oct 6-13, seems to have arrived in a timely fashion as many Bangkok gourmands during the past five weeks since the resumption of dine-in service have overindulged themselves with meat-packed buffets to make up for their previous gastronomic restrictions.
The emergence of new consumer segments and implications for companies in Asia and Thailand
Published on 07/10/2021
» Pandemic disruptions have added some uncertainty to the economic outlook for Thailand. But looking over the longer term at life beyond the pandemic, there is scope for optimism. Incomes are rising, and digital innovation is bringing down barriers to buying.
Superfans lie low as China cracks down on 'false idols'
AFP, Published on 02/10/2021
» BEIJING: Beijing high schooler Chen Zhichu used to spend 30 minutes a day boosting actor Xiao Zhan online as one of a legion of superfans, before the practice fell foul of the government for promoting "unhealthy values".
An all-too-familiar sight
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/09/2021
» Torrential rain has recently left many areas underwater. Last month, it caused flash flooding and forest runoff in the northern provinces. Caught off guard, residents climbed onto rooftops as water swept into their properties.
Resisting the temptation
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/09/2021
» Nicotine is highly addictive, even more so than heroin. That's why when it comes to quitting cigarettes, many attempt it multiple times but end up smoking again.
Blackpink's Lisa sets video record
Online Reporters, Published on 10/09/2021
» Lisa of Blackpink has made history with her first solo music video, which became a mega hit hours after the Thai K-Pop star released it on Friday.