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Cut and paste for a healthier life
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 26/02/2013
» Fresh veggies and aromatic ingredients _ from shrimp paste to chilli and lime _ ruled the day. With creative recipes and the art of decorating a dish, it's a challenge to sample an array of mouthwatering nam prik kapi, Thai shrimp paste sauce, from all 12 teams of people who competed in a recent nam prik kapi making contest.
Passion, incorporated
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 26/02/2013
» From a tender age, Amy Quek Swee Li has been keenly aware of how it feels to be pretty and help others look their best. With a twinkle in her eye, Li recalls that at seven she found the passion for beauty which has taken her to the top as chief executive officer of Marie France Bodyline.
Welcome to farmville
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 13/02/2013
» Once upon a time, many animals lived on a farm. A cow boasted that she is big and can produce milk for people.
A prayer for the dying
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 05/02/2013
» For years Siriporn* has worked as a hospice volunteer at Wat Khampramong, which offers palliative care for terminally-ill patients, suffering mostly from cancer. This is one of the few places dedicated to tending patients who are turning the final corners of their lives, and Siriporn's main job is to help them through the inevitable as comfortably as possible.
'Upcycling' trash
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 22/01/2013
» Although dead stock fabric and scraps are inevitable during production, Anupol Yooyuen, design director of Pimpen, a furniture upholstery company, is optimistic that much of these discarded items can be transformed into something attractive, productive and possibly lucrative.
The only way is up
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 11/01/2013
» It was a late Saturday afternoon at ProClimber Gym. As a sports instructor kept bawling "Be sensible!" to young climbers who were having fun and eagerly moving up an indoor wall in order to reach their goal, parents were keeping their eyes on their children and cheering them on.
Make it a habit
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 08/01/2013
» When looking for a drink to quench your thirst, water is the first thing that comes to mind. It is a good choice and a healthy one too.
Spice Doctors
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 06/11/2012
» Thai food has always been one of the world's favourite cuisines. One of the most distinctive aspects of our culinary heritage is the use of herbs and spices. But the herbs have another function; besides providing flavour, they all boast medical and therapeutic benefits to varying degrees. Filled with herbs and spices, a simple Thai meal can also help cure many ailments.
Being dumb with a smartphone
Muse, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 20/10/2012
» Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives. With a host of applications including texting, social media, music, videos and games, people use the devices every day. Some read things online and on social media like Facebook or Twitter, and they follow people like news anchors, ones they can learn something interesting from. Many pass time by catching up on texts or email. Others use it to check on friends or play games while queuing up to pay a bill.
Sentosa island's newest haven
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 25/09/2012
» If you are looking for a short holiday, Singapore can be an ideal destination as the island-state offers many new attractions especially at Resorts World Sentosa, the well-known self-contained community, which is also home to the Universal Studios theme park, the Maritime Experiential Museum and Aquarium, and the Voyage de la Vie theatrical circus spectacular, to name just a few. Adding to that charm is the famous international spa brand, Espa, which recently opened its flagship facility on the western tip of Resorts World Sentosa.