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Lost in peranakan wonders
B Magazine, Nattha Thepbamrung, Published on 29/07/2018
» Created from the passion of authentic Phuket young bloods, Peranakan Phuket Museum or PPM has been established to preserve and showcase precious memories of the island, which consists of a mix of Thai, Chinese, Malay and European cultures. Unlike conservative museums, PPM offers a more approachable collection that no museum fan should miss.
Temple dogs a victim of religious commercialisation
Spectrum, Nattha Thepbamrung, Published on 25/03/2018
» Temples in tourist hotspot Phuket are experiencing a crisis of identity: are they places of compassion, contemplation and meditation, the spritual and social centres of the community? Or are they tourist attractions, beholden mainly to visitors?
The south still rises
Brunch, Nattha Thepbamrung, Published on 14/01/2018
» They were once just a small group of Phuket schoolkids, much like any other. But their shared love for hip-hop music led the crew known as South Side -- aka South Side Phuket -- to become one of the shining stars of Thailand's rap scene.
The last of a dying breed
B Magazine, Published on 19/10/2014
» As technology takes on a bigger role in our lives, it is sounding the death knell for many long-standing professions.
Vegetative states
Spectrum, Published on 28/09/2014
» ‘I normally use sharp steel skewers or swords to stab my cheeks,” said Thitipong Saisutthikul. “It does not cause me any pain, as I am not conscious when this happens.”
Getting through a dangerous haze
Spectrum, Nattha Thepbamrung, Published on 31/08/2014
» As a freshman, Panuwad Hongsawatchai felt the wrath of his fellow students at Maejo University in Phrae when he refused to be part of its traditional hazing ceremonies intended to absorb him into campus life.
Making money over merit
Spectrum, Nattha Thepbamrung, Published on 17/08/2014
» Since it came out with its esoteric teachings on Buddhism in 1970, the secretive Dhammakaya temple and its adherents have been rumoured to be involved in illegal actions which are at odds with the traditional monkhood.
Harassment claims over music raid
News, Nattha Thepbamrung, Published on 10/08/2014
» Restaurant owners in Din Daeng say they were harassed last week by seven men who claimed to be police cracking down on the unauthorised playing of copyrighted music.
Masters in the art of fraud
Spectrum, Published on 27/07/2014
» Paying 15,000 baht for 500 words of flawless English seemed excessive, but Ms Pang insisted it would be money well spent and there was no chance the deception would be detected.
The great Phuket cleanup
Spectrum, Nattha Thepbamrung, Published on 13/07/2014
» Maj Gen Paween Pongsir’s four years of experience with Phuket police saw him dragooned from his new post in Surat Thani to return and clean up corruption in the popular tourist resort.