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The lighter side of politics
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/03/2018
» Amid the deluge of headlines that pop up on my (and perhaps your) smartphone screen, a few manage to catch my attention with their unexpected funniness especially those regarding Thai politics. Some are so ironic, they are jokes. Not sure what I'm getting at? Here are a few examples for your entertainment. After reading too many corruption scandals involving state officials, one just needs a few laughs, y'know.
Following the smoke from neighbourhood joints
Life, Published on 23/03/2018
» In Bangkok, an impromptu street-side meal can easily turn into a never-ending, and perhaps tummy-exploding, culinary expedition.
Nang Loeng neighbourhood is no longer a banana republic
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/03/2018
» Figures in colourful aprons weaving through traffic selling bags of banana fritters have long been a familiar sight in Nang Loeng neighbourhood of Bangkok. But today, the roads felt almost empty without their presence.
Weekend watch
Muse, Published on 17/02/2018
» Parc Paragon, Siam ParagonRama I11am-9pm, until tomorrow
Rough road ahead
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 21/01/2018
» The general prime minister, aka the politician who used to be a soldier, is strolling into a battleground and exhibits no sign he is aware of it.
When Thai Headlines Are Brutally Honest
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/09/2017
» Is it just me or do you also feel like you want to rewrite the headlines in your newsfeed sometimes, just so they appear more honest and straightforward? If so, you're in luck! I've reinterpreted the headlines of recent news stories with a dose of reality, purely for your entertainment.
Waiting on Vol 3
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 28/04/2017
» Prior to 2014, most of us have probably never even heard of Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy series, let alone expect to see a high-budget film adaptation of it become universally praised. Filled with the humour, heart and the visual spectacles Marvel has always been so good at, director James Gunn captured lightning with the first film. Marvel seems to agree, which is why Vol 2 was produced, arriving in Thai theatres earlier this week.
Finding the face behind the statistics
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 12/01/2017
» Stories about drug use and addiction in Southeast Asia are a common sight in the media. But while we get the lowdown on raids, crackdowns and statistics, there are rarely human faces behind the figures.
The art of love
Published on 02/08/2016
» Being in love with your best friend is hard. In the new TV series, Lom Plian Tid: Man in the Rain (The Wind Changes Direction: Man in the Rain), Nattarat Nopparattayaporn (Ice) plays Pom, an art teacher who has been in love with his best friend Jang (Gybzy Wanida) for 10 years. Jang becomes sick because of her eating habits and is taken to a hospital. She then falls in love with her handsome doctor, Kit (Namm Ronnadet). Now Pom has to compete with a new rival.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 30/07/2016
» 1 To those looking for a new type of dining experience, Siam Kempinski's Niche Restaurant is introducing their latest and intriguing concept "Asian, Non-Asian". The brainchild of executive chef James Norman, diners get to select ingredients and choose to have it prepared either in an "Asian" or "Non-Asian" interpretation and presentation. Diners are encouraged to select multiple ingredients and see what the chefs are able to come up with. Protein options include lobster, bluefin tuna, 48-hour braised pork rib, New York strip, oysters and much more, while guests can also choose seasonings like chilli, ginger, mango, apple and lychee. For reservations, call 02-162-9000 or email niche.siambangkok@kempinski.com.