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Strangling the life out of Bangkok streets
News, Mark Hughes, Published on 27/03/2017
» Great cities have a way of defining themselves in often quirky ways. Beijing, for example, has rows of tiny shops selling identical items right next to each other, if you can spot them through the smog. The Left Bank in Paris is home to cultural, art and fashion street riches. Hong Kong has its roadside fishball sellers. London has its pub closing-time street fights, Brussels has its open-air chocolate markets and Zurich, well Zurich has its ultra-cleanliness.
Something's brewing
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 15/01/2017
» A fortune teller suggested Puripong Suthisopapan and his business partner focus on selling beer when they opened their Be Right Back restaurant in Khon Kaen over a year ago. Starting only with one refrigerator, most of the beer they sold was illegally home-brewed as Thai law prohibits small-scale brewing.
You're just a big kid!
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/01/2017
» It's okay to be a kid every now and then. By that, we don't mean asking your parents for permission to go out, throwing a tantrum when you don't get what you want or picking your nose and eating the booger either. Eww.
What's trending and happening this week ...
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 10/12/2016
» 1. For those who suddenly crave a tub of ice cream while couch-potatoing at home, French artisan ice cream brand Below Eleven has got you covered. Founded by French entrepreneur and long-time Bangkok resident Hervé Mouly, Below Eleven has launched an express ice cream delivery service from 3pm-10pm, seven days a week. The brand is known for its high grade and natural ingredients, with fresh cream and milk flown from Normandy, France. Must-try flavours include Tahitian Vanilla, made from 100% fresh French Tahitian vanilla beans, and their fruity sorbets, clean of all artificial flavours and colouring. Below Eleven delivers ice cream in three sizes: 85ml cup, 473ml pint and 2 litre bucket. Visit www.below11.com to order.
A star reborn
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/01/2016
» The Bangkok Planetarium -- along with the prime minister's chair and tanks -- has been one of the capital's most popular destinations on Children's Day for many years. After 50 years in operation, the planetarium recently underwent its first major facelift; the ceremony to unveil it was held on Tuesday, just in time for Children's Day tomorrow.
New with the old
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 19/11/2015
» As we step into the cooler months of the year, festivities and weddings begin full swing. As parties pack our social calendars, certain themes and requested dress codes have curiously still not quite disappeared yet. We bring you two brands that bring a modern and stylish edge to the redundant party themes of flapper and Frozen.
Serving the story of seafood
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 01/07/2015
» 'This kula fish comes from Laem Krabi area in Krabi province. The man who caught it is a local fishermen named Bang Meng," explains Supaporn Anuchiracheeva, a representative of Earth Net Foundation, as she picks the threadfin fish from an ice tray. Then she continued with the detailed background of the catch.
Gonna make ya sweat
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 14/11/2014
» As Thais, we love to dance. Within a space of just one month starting on Nov 22, there will be four full-scale dance music festivals that, although similar in terms of musical genres and DJ line-ups, will be produced, presented and themed in a variety of different styles.
Simply dazzling
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 31/10/2014
» Happy New Year is a big Indian celebration with the same sort of jokes, recycled moments and flamboyant sets and dance numbers, but still a big party nevertheless.
Cabbies say 'no' to service refusal
Online Reporters, Published on 01/01/2013
» More than 2,000 taxi drivers in Bangkok have pledged not to refuse service to passengers by choosing who to take or where to go.