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All the lovely ladies
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/07/2019
» Beauty pageants are hotter than ever this month as different contests now take turn sharing the spotlight. Joining the list of ongoing pageants in the country is Miss Thailand World 2019, which will be officially launched this weekend to select the best candidate to win big on the international stage.
On the run with Toon again
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/08/2018
» On Dec 25 last year, the entire nation cheered on Artiwara "Toon" Kongmalai as he crossed the finish line in Mae Sai, the northernmost district of the country. It was the completion of his much-celebrated, and much-debated, 55-day charity run to raise funds for 11 public hospitals. The "Kao Kon La Kao" project covered a distance of 2,215km, starting from the country's southern tip in Betong, Yala, and arriving up north in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai. Over 1 billion baht was raised from the run.
What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/04/2018
» 1 Feel like putting your strength to the test? Under Armour is bringing back its annual urban fitness challenge Test Of Will, to be held on April 28 and 29 at CentralWorld. Participants will complete physical challenges -- Over and Under (hurdles), Deadball Squats, Kettlebell Farmer Walks and Bear Crawls -- in a four-minute circuit challenge. Contestants will be divided into age categories: 18-34, 35-44 and 45+. Each will be scored based on the maximum number of correct repetitions they can achieve within one minute. A cash prize of 50,000 baht is up for grabs for the male and female competitors who achieve highest overall score. Register to compete, for 500 baht, at testofwill.com. Available only for Thai residents over the age of 18.
Slow train to Korat
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/07/2017
» "Where are you headed?" The question broke the ice at the start of our long journey.
Helping you to help others
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/06/2017
» We all keep things we don't need. Anything from unused clothes we bought on sale two years ago but never wore to old furniture, books and outdated electronic devices. Everyone has that, and some have them more than others.
Coaxing turtle conservation out of its shell
Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 01/06/2017
» Everybody loves sea turtles. Whether they're found flapping away in aquarium tanks or lucky divers encounter them by chance in the vastness of the ocean, they are objects of affection for people of all ages.
Shelf improvement
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/04/2017
» Having created a buzz and been the centre of interest among the capital's bookworms for quite some time, Bangkok City Library, the yellow three-storey building located at the Kok Wua intersection on Ratchadamnoen Road, is now opening its doors to the public.
'Tis the season to 'Grab' a Santa
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 14/12/2016
» We have heard that happiness is only real when shared. And now that Christmas is right around the corner, why not make this one all the more special -- not just for yourself, but for others too -- by turning it into a season of giving and sharing? Grab is now partnering with the Mirror Foundation to help you donate items for children in need, all in the comfort of your own home.
From death comes life
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/09/2016
» It's been a few months since Manop Guntanong lost his two-year-old pug Bulboo to a blood disease. As sad as it was, Manop and his family also faced a dilemma when the staff at Prasu Arthon Animal Hospital of Mahidol University -- a place Bulboo received treatment -- asked if they could have Bulboo's body as their ajarn yai. As with humans, ajarn yai (literally means "the headmaster") here refers to cadavers that are used for the anatomical study to further the knowledge of medical students or, in this case, veterinary students.
Meaning business
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/08/2016
» Back in its third year, Chivas Regal's global campaign The Venture is now seeking potential social enterprises to compete on a world stage for the chance to win a share of US$1 million (347 million baht).