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When good intentions backfire
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 06/01/2019
» "Sometimes/ It falls upon a generation/ To be great/ I ask all humanity now/ To rise up/ Then we can all stand/ With our heads/ Held high," begins the Chris Martin-curated Global Citizen EP 1 with opener Rise Up featuring an excerpt from Nelson Mandela's now-iconic "Make Poverty History" speech. It's an apt start given the wholesome intentions of this EP, although it feels slightly jarring to hear one of the world's greatest speeches getting paired with the euphoric synths supplied here by the Norwegian production behemoth Stargate. The song is clearly engineered for a stadium/festival setting, so casual listening might not be the best way to approach what would otherwise be a stirring anthem.
Parisian charm
Life, Published on 15/11/2018
» Twenty-one years ago, Parisian luxury fashion house Chanel opened its doors to its very first boutique and office in Bangkok, introducing the Kingdom to the likes of their little black dress, timeless tweed jacket, and, of course, classic flap bag. Twenty-one years on, Thailand has become one of the top 10 markets for this multibillion dollar fashion house, and, with that, it was only natural for the brand to bring a bit of Parisian charm to the City of Angels.
It's a dry argument
News, Postbag, Published on 13/09/2018
» A Bangkok Post report on Sept 12 says the truck that overturned was carrying 120 tonnes of beer. Nope, nope, nope!
Terrorist crashes car into London pedestrians
Associated Press, Published on 15/08/2018
» LONDON: A car ploughed into pedestrians and cyclists near the Houses of Parliament in London during the morning rush hour Tuesday, injuring three people in what police suspect is the latest in a string of attacks in the British capital that used vehicles as weapons.
Total lack of thought
Life, Published on 06/08/2018
» Kids under the age of 18 are being persecuted by adults for their special powers in The Darkest Minds, an adaptation of book one of Alexandra Bracken's young adult trilogy that's about five years and 15 movie dystopias too late to feel the least bit fresh or interesting.
It's a long way to the top
Muse, Published on 30/06/2018
» Arantxa Sánchez, who won four Grand Slam singles titles, six Grand Slam women's doubles titles, and four Grand Slam mixed doubles titles, competed in an exhibition match last month in Paris after the finals of the Boys and Girls 13 and under cohort of the Longines Future Tennis Aces tournament.
Finding the Right Key
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 03/06/2018
» Oscar Key Sung/ No Disguise EP
The Second Sexual Revolution
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 06/05/2018
» Janelle Monáe/ Dirty Computer
Taking a strong stance on doughnuts
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 22/04/2018
» It was Oscar Wilde who famously observed "the only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it," which is my excuse for munching on a free doughnut proffered by staffers at a bakery in Bangkok last week. It was only a little one and wasn't that tasty -- too much sugar -- but I still scoffed it down, quietly cursing Mr Wilde's seductive bon mot.
Thai musicians join Indian vocalists in friendship
Life, Published on 19/04/2018
» Young vocalists from India and musicians from Thailand will join hands for the Global Peace and Harmony Concert, at Siam Ratchada Auditorium, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Saturday at 7pm and again at the Second Church Samyan, Rama IV, on Sunday at 5pm.