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Gap's Met Gala denim moment stunning, smart
News, Published on 11/05/2024
» Among the many luxury brands showing off their lavish creations at the Met Gala this week were a handful of more mainstream names. One standout was The Gap Inc, which dressed actress Da'Vine Joy Randolph.
Kardashian's Skims could be making a bad bet
News, Published on 31/10/2023
» Kim Kardashian was in the news again this week. Not for whomever she's dating or some controversial social media post. Instead, it was for her intimates and shapewear brand Skims, which launched a new men's line, which includes underwear, tees and socks. The obvious question posed to Kardashian has been: When are you coming out with a men's shapewear line? It's "forthcoming", but not a part of the inaugural line. Smart move, Keeks. Shapewear for men is set up to fail.
Dubious Designs
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/10/2021
» Good designs can stop you in your tracks and catch your attention. Questionable designs garner the same reaction, though with unintentional comedic effect or innuendos. Don't believe me? Here are a few of so-bad-it's-good designs for your entertainment.
Covid boosts case for quitting
News, Published on 31/05/2021
» During the Covid-19 pandemic, strengthening tobacco control laws makes even more sense for Thailand.
What's in the Nickname?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/01/2021
» It's a year-end tradition for Thai media to anoint figures in the political world with nicknames (with a varying degree of sarcasm). On Monday, their nicknames were revealed and -- in case you had been busy with the New Year celebration since Christmas -- I'm here to explain the idea behind some of them. g
Farm chemical ban lacks support
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/12/2020
» People who have optimistically thought the ban on toxic farm chemicals, like paraquat and chlorpyrifos, that took effect in the middle of this year should make vegetables and fruits safer to consume should think again.
More thoughts on the post-Covid world
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 27/08/2020
» News about Covid-19 vaccine development in Russia and other countries offers a ray of hope the pandemic could be ending soon and the world economy may return to normal.
Study tax haven benefits
News, Editorial, Published on 01/04/2019
» The March 24 election saw all political parties, with the hope of winning the hearts and minds of voters, making ambitious promises to turn Thailand into a welfare state. Some pledges were seen as plain populism, including cash handouts for having babies, an increase in the minimum wages for workers, debt suspension for farmers, as well as boosting allowances for old people.
Filthy skies show the need for healthier homes
News, Published on 04/02/2019
» Stepping out of Suvarnabhumi Airport after a month in the US and en route to Singapore, the warm Thai welcome this time was sadly a little different than in months past. A quick look at the hazy sky and the internet explained why.
A failure to protect
News, Editorial, Published on 10/05/2018
» The past week has seen extremely troubling revelations about the huge trade in two harmful items. These are cosmetics made from sub-standard or even deadly materials, and so-called dietary and "health" tablets with shady origins. This issue grew out of a probe into celebrity endorsements of questionable products. It is now an important criminal case involving hundreds of possible felons and the four known deaths their products probably has caused.