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Taking centre stage
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 21/11/2013
» The Bangkok Theatre Festival (BTF) seems to have been plagued with bad luck these past few years. In 2011, the festival organiser, Bangkok Theatre Network, was forced to postpone the event from its usual slot in November to early 2012 due to the major floods in the Central region.
Think global, act local
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 17/10/2013
» Walt Disney created Mickey Mouse in 1928. After years of toiling in Hollywood, the animator joined the vanguard of the talking-picture revolution when he produced Steamboat Willie, a cartoon that synchronised sound and animation featuring the good-humoured rodent that would become iconic (and maybe immortal). Two years later, Walt and his brother Roy licensed Mickey-related merchandise. And from the humble birth of Mickey Mouse 85 years ago, the Walt Disney Company has grown into a massive global business empire with a catalogue of nearly a thousand characters, complete with movies, animation, television, music, games and consumer product divisions. The acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel and LucasFilm have expanded the Disney universe and pop-cultural influence, especially among young audiences.
On cloud nine
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/10/2013
» Early next year will mark a decade since low-cost airline Thai AirAsia made its presence felt in the Kingdom. Operations have been so successful to date that CEO Tassapon Bijleveld is looking to the future with optimism, eyeing 20% growth this year.
Wheels within wheels
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/02/2013
» Bicycles have never been sexy in the eyes of candidates for Bangkok governor - but that all changed with this election. In their race for votes, candidates are all-too-often seen mingling with citizens on public buses, visiting markets, or helping the underprivileged. This time around, they are testing their mettle with the pedals, as the two-wheeled mode of transport has become the latest fashion in photo opportunities. Some candidates embraced the bike to the point they promised to pedal to the office, if elected.
Go East to a road of plenty
News, Published on 09/02/2013
» An eye-catching sign with a mock kilometre marker turns the heads of travellers on road No.304 in Chachoengsao province. The sign reads "304 is edible - Khao Mai Pla Mun (newly harvested rice and fatty fish)".
Broadening its horizons
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 05/12/2012
» Many people in the West seem to be looking eastwards these days, with senior curators at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum being no exception.
On your bike!
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 26/11/2012
» Leaving aside the issue of the lack of bike lanes, Bangkok cyclists have a new option for enjoying the city safely. The country's first Bangkok Bike Map book hit the shelves last week.
Keeping good company
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 03/09/2012
» Born one year before his father founded Rose Sound (RS) in 1976, Komsan Chetchotisak grew up seeing changes and expansion of the record label, from its humble beginning in a shophouse in Coliseum market to an entertainment giant based in Lat Phrao Soi 15.
Brewing up a storm
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 09/08/2012
» Avid tea drinkers Taha Bouqdib and Maranda Barnes don't just make a handsome married couple, their common passion for tea played a determining role in their decision to set up TWG (The Wellness Group) Tea _ a company they started in Singapore five years ago to showcase a high-end tea-drinking culture. Their shops serve the finest teas from around the world that complement tea-infused desserts, breads and patisseries.
The software touch
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 06/08/2012
» Trairat Chatkaew once dreamed of becoming the education minister. But destiny had other plans, and it steered him towards a career in computers.