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Springing forward
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 11/04/2019
» When one thinks of Swatch, it's usually the timelessly fun, quirky and colourful plastic Swiss-made watches that come to mind. Yet earlier this year -- set against the minimalistic new headquarters of the Swatch Group in Biel, Switzerland -- the company's enigmatic CEO Nick Hayek and creative director Carlo Giordanetti launched their latest heavy-duty (and one can say revolutionary) timepiece -- the Swatch Flymagic.
Trekking lightly: a trip through the himalayas
B Magazine, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 10/06/2018
» It was 7.30 in the morning. Driving through misty clouds on an unpaved road sandwiched between a plummeting mountain drop and a local Nepali village, our jeep clamored its way up from Pokhara's peaceful lakeside to Nayapul -- the starting point to the "shortest" and "easiest" trek in central Nepal.
Kyoto by kilometre
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 19/03/2018
» Buddhist monks chanting "Fighto!" and waving signs of encouragement in front of a thousand-year-old temple, cheerleaders with red pom-poms screaming "Ganbatte!" ("Good Luck!") on a sun-drenched riverbank, and giant red strawberries being handed out for a quick energy boost. Last month, thanks to the sponsorship of Wacoal's sportswear brand CW-X, nine lucky Thai runners got to experience one of the most magical annual races that Japan has to offer -- the Kyoto Marathon.
What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 10/03/2018
» 1 Animal conservation is the hot topic of the town, and Jim Thompson is (unintentionally) getting involved in the fight. In buying their autumn/winter 2017 collection of scarves, specifically the Tiger Silk Jacquard Scarf (11,500 baht), you will be donating 5% (575 baht) of the price towards The World Wildlife Foundation. With a large dimension of 27 by 27 inches, the print of the powerful tiger has been expertly jacquard woven into 100% Jim Thompson silk. There are two colours available for this cause: gold/brown and silver/grey.
What's trending and happening this week.
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 04/11/2017
» 1 Vive La France! From this month forward, citizens of Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, India and Russia won't have to wait 10 days for their visa delivery time. The French government has now significantly reduced visa delivery times to merely 48 hours in order to try to increase the number of foreign tourists following a dramatic dip due to the wave of terrorist attacks in 2016. This year, the country is targeting 89 million tourists from 83 million last year, and plans to bring in 100 million tourists in 2020.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 29/10/2016
» 1. It's the time of the year to get college admission papers in, and tomorrow, EduFindMe will be hosting EduExpo at The Westin Grand Sukhumvit. Considered the biggest higher education fair in the world, the expo will be filled with booths from top-ranking universities from America, Japan, Switzerland, Australia, Hong Kong and more. The expo, which runs from 3pm to 7pm, will be here for only one day, so hurry and register your name at duexpos.edufindme.com for a brighter future.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 17/09/2016
» 1Bangkok's most renowned showcase of world-class gastromony will be starting this Monday, running for one week at Ananta Siam Bangkok. The 17th World Gourmet Festival, supported by San Pellegrino, is bringing in nine master and Michelin-starred chefs from the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2016 to assemble and show off their delectable cuisine. Apart from being able to enjoy the chef's creations, there will also be workshops and masterclasses, like the Parfum Berger workshop, combining fragrances with wines and unique dishes. Prices range from 5,000 to 8,900 baht for the wine-pairing meal, brunch costs 3,500 baht per person, and master classes range from 1,200 baht to 3,000 baht. Contact Anantara Siam Bangkok at 02-126-8686
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 03/09/2016
» 1.The health and fitness craze doesn't seem to be slowing down as Sukhumvit has welcomed another state-of-the art fitness centre. The recently launched Base Bangkok is offering unique 40- to 60-minute science-based classes that include a variety of activities in one go. The Works class includes hitting the weights, cardio, core, speed, power and agility. Yoga Sculpt mixes in strength training, flexibility and Hiit to create a mindful yet challenging experience. Base is located at Unit 208, Noble Remix, Sukhumvit 36. Visit facebook.com/basebangkok.
Never-ending journey
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 11/06/2016
» Eating breakfast with giraffes in Nairobi, scooting around the Amalfi coast on Vespa's and doing yoga with pink flamingos in Aruda's crystal clear ocean -- Nanda Hampe's life is one worth killing for.