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Love is waiting in the cloud
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 14/02/2018
» Once perceived as the domain of shady foreigners looking for local women, internet dating hasn't been the sweetest Valentine's rose for many. But since a decade ago, when matchmaking sites first came to Thailand, and as social media continue as a standard mode communication, the relationship between the internet and dating has changed.
Game on
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 15/12/2017
» Surprise a loved one with these techie treats, the gifts that keep on giving
Play on
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 03/11/2017
» The Thai music industry earlier this year welcomed Spotify, the famous international music-streaming service. Joining the likes of Deezer, Joox and Apple Music, Thai listeners are now spoiled for choice when it comes to their preferred platform. To help you choose the best service for your musical tastes, Life has compiled a list of available music-streaming platforms, with a run down of prices and features.
Spotify streams its way into the Kingdom
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 24/08/2017
» On Tuesday, Thailand welcomed the arrival of Spotify, the famous Sweden-based music-streaming service.
Monstrously uninspiring
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 09/06/2017
» Watching The Mummy -- the latest reboot of the classic Hollywood monster -- I couldn't help but recall a re-imagining of a similar classic Hollywood monster, 2014's Dracula Untold. Bashed by critics as a poor attempt at "superhero-izing" Dracula, it was largely recognised as a bad film, one that would most likely be better off with a stake in its metaphorical heart.
A voyage of discovery
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 01/12/2016
» Today, Thai audiences will finally be formally introduced to the latest member to join Disney's immortal pantheon of princesses -- Moana, the titular character of Walt Disney Pictures' latest feature film. Unlike her fellow damsels, however, Moana's brand of "happily ever after" doesn't involve a prince charming or a posse of magical, singing animals who make her look pretty for a ball.
Let the music play
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 15/07/2016
» Copyright and intellectual property recently became a high-profile controversy again, after a restaurant owner in Phrae reported a visit from a representative of veteran music and entertainment company GMM Grammy. The owner, who played music in his store through YouTube, said he had to pay 20,000 baht in copyright fees to the representative, who was also accompanied by a police officer.
A song of kings
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 28/06/2016
» Much like the National Anthem, Thailand's Royal Anthem, known as Pleng Sansoen Phra Barami, is an iconic tune that every Thai person knows by heart. Most commonly heard before the beginning of state occasions, movies, theatre or music performances, the cultural and musical significance of the Royal Anthem, which celebrates the monarch's glory, can't be understated.
Fish for a compliment
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 11/12/2015
» When talking about Thai pla thu (better known around the world as short mackerel), it's difficult not to mention the famous catches of Mae Klong in Muang district of Samut Songkhram province.