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Happiness in a book
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 16/12/2016
» Can money really buy happiness? What factors in one's childhood ensure one's happiness in adulthood? Do sons or daughters make parents more happy? And why is stress such an enemy to trying to lose weight? Apparently, something as vague as feelings and happiness can be quantifiable and explained, thanks to Salmon Books' recent release How Happiness Works And Why We Behave The Way We Do. Packaged in a bright yellow hue with nothing less than a huge smiley face on the cover, Nattavudh Powdthavee explains the economics of happiness and our feelings in 32 easy-to-digest chapters.
Killing me softly
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 10/12/2016
» There's something simple, but exceedingly special about Tawjan Catherine Punyasingh's recently released cookbook Great Food Good Fest. A quick skim through would evoke the same reflex of going "awww" at dog pictures, except there are squid and salted egg lava buns in these pictures, instead. Something about it just warms your heart and fills you with a pressing urge to get up to make these dishes, even if you are the type that couldn't cook to save yourself. Perhaps it is the book's realistic nature, and as we meet at her home, she whips up a strawberry hazelnut chocolate tart and pumpkin and corn croquette for us -- something even the most hopeless can make this holiday season.
Diet of literature
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 18/11/2016
» Ironically, seeing so much of one doctor may just help you keep all the other doctors away. In today's age, a physical visit isn't even necessary as you can just follow teachings and words of advice through various types of media. Thidakarn Rujipattanakul is one such doctor that proactively shares what she knows in an easy-to-digest format so the masses can easily understand.
Passing on the King's legacy to future generations
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 16/11/2016
» The network under the name Sarn Tor Tee Por Tum, or Fulfilling Father's Legacy, will be spreading the good graces of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej with a lot of colours and cartoons.
Glamour guy
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 05/11/2016
» The things Chavanon Caisiri says are as much of a knockout as the voluminous skirts and body-hugging dresses he designs. Yet talking to him feels very real-deal, and if it's anything like the relationship he has with his clients -- that of dressmaker and customer -- it's one without airs or the kind of pretension that usually surrounds fashion brands that have grown into larger-than-life powerhouses.
Evenings filled with novel suspense
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 20/09/2016
» Tonight is the night if you're up for some suspense and mystery. Running on an annual basis since 2013 thanks to Goethe-Institut, the German, Swiss and Austrian embassies, "Literarische Nacht" or "Literary Evening" returns for the fourth time. Offering insight into modern literature written in German, this event is not to be missed for bookworms and students who study the language.
When love and duty conquers pain and heartbreak
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 08/08/2016
» Is it better to come across those big blows earlier in life so you have more time to adjust to them? Or is it better to encounter tragedies when you're older, when you have more experience and a deeper understanding of life? Despite its title, How I Love My Mother by Pariorn Watcharasiri is not a how-to book. The premise that calls for this memoir may be a gloomy one, but not all sob stories need to be tear-jerking.
A walk through royal fashion
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 06/08/2016
» To celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 7th cycle birthday this month, the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles unveils two stunning exhibitions that are open to the public: “Fit For A Queen: Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s Creations by Balmain” and “Dressing Gods and Demons: Costume for Khon”. The anatomy, culture and history of the khon costumes are shimmery stunners displayed in a dark room in order to preserve gold in certain pieces, but the true stunner is the other exhibition, which features Her Majesty’s wardrobe from the six-month state visit across Europe, where Thailand’s royal couple were formally introduced the West. The legendary Parisian couturier Pierre Balmain was the chosen designer to create all of her clothes and different galleries within the exhibition displays their relationship, which would last until his death in 1982.
Museum (store) dreams
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 28/07/2016
» The Metropolitan Museum of Arts in New York is the second-most visited museum in the world, trailing only after France's Louvre. This legendary statistic alone should be more than enough to make this institution a must-see whenever you're in Manhattan. With over 20 centuries of artefacts around the world of cultural, historical and artistic significance, the museum's collection is one that Thailand may never rival.
Museum of laughter
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 22/07/2016
» The occasion calls for a teary eye, but Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC) is holding its very last exhibition at its current home in The Emporium with a factory loaded with laughter.