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Happier
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/01/2016
» A new year has arrived, and while many of us are celebrating a much-deserved long weekend, others are probably wondering how to not mess up their New Year resolution again this year. In looking forward to (hopefully) brighter days ahead, we also tend to look back on the naughty and nice things we’ve experienced over the past 365 days. More often than not, we dwell on the negativity and end up turning away from the positive things we already possess. It’s time we learn to appreciate life's small details. Allow the Happier app to help you start this year in pursuit of happiness.
Thailand is for women in science
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/12/2015
» Since 1997, more than 2,000 female scientists and researchers from 110 countries around the globe have been offered fellowships for “For Women in Science”, a collaborative effort between L’Oréal Group and the Secretariat of the National Commission for Unesco. In Thailand, the programme has been running for 13 consecutive years to support our female researchers. This year, there were six recipients in three categories — life science, material science and chemistry — who received a grant worth 250,000 baht each to further support their respective research projects.
Glimpses of the past and present
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/12/2015
» British author John Hoskin is back with another book on the history and culture of the Land of Smiles (or should we say the Land of Coup d’état?). On this occasion, he reaches back in time to the origin of the country — back when we weren’t “Thai”, and were known as the Siamese.
Push the pedal to the metal
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 14/11/2015
» Sirinud “Bo” Kitikan, 33, carefully put a green bicycle frame on a stand. She started installing a seat and two wheels with professional ease. After some tinkering, she and her buddy-on-wheels were ready for the streets. She carried the freshly-assembled bicycle outside Bo Velo Bangkok Bike Shop — a place dedicated to selling customisable bicycle parts and accessories — for a quick spin.
The word of magic
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/11/2015
» We thought we’d said our last goodbye to the Boy Who Lived when Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2 was shown in cinemas mid-2011. In the past decade, there’s no one who hasn't heard of the series of books that became a worldwide phenomenon.
Lying makes the world go around
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/10/2015
» ‘Would you like anything to drink?” asked a young waitress. I shook my head and declined her offer. Yet, the lady sitting across from me insisted on ordering me a glass of cold water.
Juice it up!
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/08/2015
» Some days before heading to work, you have no time for breakfast especially when you have an hour of sitting in traffic ahead of you. Microwaved food is not ideal or a healthy choice. But what if you could grab a smoothie on the go? A glass full of vitamins and fibres that would fill your stomach, wake you up and brighten your day.
One mountain high enough
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 06/06/2015
» ‘At a glance, it’s flickering.
Late morning food heaven
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 09/05/2015
» How do you best spend your lazy late morning, especially on weekends after a heavy night out? First, you fill your stomach with something to eat. But what’s the best dish to go for in that awkward period between breakfast and lunch? Dishes that don’t require too much work but still taste splendid are ideal.
Dishing up the secrets of Thai cookery
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/04/2015
» Thai cuisine is known for its aromatic fragrance and delicious flavours stemming from the use of various herbs and spices. It is internationally famous, with Thai restaurants dotting big and small cities around the world. Tom yum goong and pad Thai are just some of the better known dishes. But aside from these few, iconic dishes, there are more on the scrumptious spectrum to be explored.