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The fine line between jokes and abuse
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 22/08/2014
» Thai teen series <i>Hormones</i> became known last season for showing the provocative, daring and unexpected. It is a show with guts that breaks the conservative tradition of most Thai TV shows. Now in its second season, barriers have once again been broken in almost every episode. Nothing remains fresher in my memory, however, than the fourth episode of the season, titled after the female lead characters of <i>Dao and Koi</i>.
The sin of giving
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 28/07/2014
» Anyone who grew up in Thailand will be familiar with this urban myth:
Let There Be (En) Light (enment)
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/07/2014
» Some of you may be feeling like you have to give up your weekend bar-hopping since today is Asarnha Bucha Day and tomorrow is Buddhist Lent Day (never thought these holy days would appear on our sin-filled pages, did you?). Instead of giving you tips for being ordained into monkhood or what kind of animal to release to gain the most merit, we want to help you nurture your spirituality with our selection of peace-loving havens that can be found right here in Bangkok. We also have other cool ways to make merit without having to get up super early to give alms to Buddhist monks. May the inner peace be with you.
A traditional legacy
Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/07/2014
» Seventy-three years is close to the average lifespan for men in many parts of the world. But for Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital in Prachin Buri, which marks its 73rd anniversary this year, this is just a drop in the bucket, the tranche of time it has taken for the first step in what may be a lengthy journey: its mission to revive traditional Thai herbal medicine in a society which has long cast off what were considered outmoded ways in favour of the Western approach to healthcare.
An epic with resonance
Brunch, Kritini Upayokin, Published on 15/06/2014
» ‘Who would have thought what we recited from the epic Ramakien since childhood could still be so new and profound?” asked Wutthichai Chalermwutthanon, the president of Thammasat University’s khon mask dance club.
Curious cafes
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 02/05/2014
» At your average cafe, you can drink coffee, nibble, socialise, take selfies and whatnot. However, Bangkok is home to some special venues where you can do more than just chillax. This week we searched the city for cafes that offer unique add-ons and experiences. Here are our findings that should pique your curiosity.
Flush with toilet humour
Brunch, Andrew Biggs, Published on 06/04/2014
» So … in the end, what was it exactly that we wanted reform to take place before?
Buddhist student wins suit
Published on 15/03/2014
» NEW ORLEANS - A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit sparked by the treatment of a Buddhist student of Thai descent whose parents say he was harassed at a Louisiana school that aggressively pushed Christian beliefs.
Work(shop) IT!
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 14/03/2014
» Since the ability to wiggle your ears or belch really loud doesn’t count as a skill once you pass the age of nine, you may find yourself without many extracurricular activities to put on your resume. With our selection of interesting workshops in Bangkok, we want to encourage you to attain a new passion to enrich your life, make your CV more outstanding, or simply impress a date with.
A page is turned in Siam Square
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/01/2014
» After decades of selling "food for thought", the Odeon Store in the bustling heart of the capital has finally had to close its doors.