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A philosophy of tolerance
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 11/08/2012
» A painting by the late premier Chatichai Choohavan of his wife has a visible streak running right down her face.
Mama is a four letter word
Guru, Published on 10/08/2012
» If you're our target reader, you've probably tried to impress your mum on Mother's Day dozens of times and have run out of ideas by now. We should add that giving her a B10 jasmine flower pin is no longer cute (since you're old enough to drink and no longer a virgin). But don't worry because we're here to help you celebrate the most important woman in your life with a selection of dining deals, getaway packages, cards and even movies. Thai Mother's Day is just two days away so be a good kid and follow at least one of our many ways to show her your appreciation. To all the mums out there, Happy Mother's Day. To everyone else, get involved.
Making healthy changes to children's lives
Life, Published on 23/07/2012
» With only three years until the 2015 deadline to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, the lives of the poor have improved markedly in some ways: a recent World Bank assessment found that targets related to extreme poverty and access to safe water have been reached, while there have been strides in education.
Louis vuitton opens shop with a Star-Studded gastronomical delight
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 15/07/2012
» It was a red carpet affair for the opening of the new Louis Vuitton store at Siam Paragon in Bangkok. After almost 30 years in Thailand _ the leading fashion brand opened its doors in the City of Angels in 1985 _ Louis Vuitton just keeps growing. The Paragon store is the fourth in Bangkok.
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.
Regional cuisines redeem otop fairs
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 08/07/2012
» The latest exhibition of merchandise from the One Tambon One Product (Otop) campaign has just ended, but there will be another one in five months, before the end of the year. These fairs have been part of the scene for more than a decade and are now major events. Their organisers are civil servants who are eager to promote and create a market for works of art and home-made products made by local people all over the country.
Remembrance of food past
Life, Su-Mei Yu, Published on 03/07/2012
» It must be my age. These past years when I visit Thailand, I am drawn to neighbourhoods that I remember from my youth. I recently paid homage to the shophouse where I was born and raised on Si Phraya Road, trying to imagine it as it once was.
A life aquatic
Life, Smith Sutibut, Published on 25/06/2012
» Amid the vast azure body of water, some 10m in front of the boat, the massive grey bulk of a marine creature pushes itself out of the surface without any warning. It slowly opens its mouth until you can see the pink palate and the yellow baleen plates along the length of the jaw. Schools of small fish scatter out of the gaping hole, like water that is boiling over, and the creature's mouth closes as it sinks below the surface. The boat's prow just misses a direct collision.
Forbearance of forebears the way forward
Life, Su-Mei Yu, Published on 05/06/2012
» I used to feel embarrassed when my American friends described Thailand as "the land of smiles".
Young Money
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/05/2012
» When you inevitably get fed up with working for "the man", the idea of being your own boss sounds appealing. But just like every young person dreams of owning their own bar, only to realise their friends will drink away their profits, does the reality of starting your own business match the dream? We've found four people who decided to pursue their passions and are currently at different stages of their entrepreneurship. Their stories may give you some ideas on how to take the plunge and run your own business (as you possibly achieve financial freedom).