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Nature-inspired gastronomic feast
Life, Published on 09/08/2013
» Le Normandie at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok is delighted to welcome the godfather of modernist, three Michelin star chef Jean-Georges Klein from the famous l'Arnsbourg gastronomic restaurant in Baerenthal, Alsace, France, as guest chef from August 26 to 31.
Midnight train to Jordan
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/08/2013
» Jordan Tourism Board managing director Dr Abed Al Razzaq Arabiyat is adamant about seeing more Thai tourists visiting his native country. He says Thais are open to new experiences and are broad-minded people with a sense of adventure.
Centara's new Phuket resort graced by royalty
B Magazine, Aree Thongboonrawd, Published on 04/08/2013
» The laid-back atmosphere of Karon Beach in Phuket was abuzz with activity as Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket prepared for the arrival of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to grace the resort's grand opening. In a sense it was a party long overdue as the Phuket resort actually began operations in 2010 with 262 rooms under a Sino-Portuguese theme.
Lured to the big time
B Magazine, Published on 04/08/2013
» It's not often a man gets to parlay his hobby into a lucrative career, but Sittipon 'Oz' Chanarat is doing nicely after turning his back on a 9-5 job and going fishing.
Our man in Ramadan
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 29/07/2013
» In a recent episode of a television show he's hosting, Mohammad Shareef takes his viewers on a tour of Bangkok's Chinatown. After walking around and showing us the area's attractions _ in a similar format to most variety programmes on Thai TV _ Mohammad proceeds to the show's next highlight: an ancient mosque in the middle of the capital's Chinese neighbourhood, where the host joins the congregation in an afternoon prayer. The muezzin's call, the Koran recital and the solemn rite in the mosque are all parts of the programme.
PM backs health, education hub plan
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 16/07/2013
» MAHA SARAKHAM : Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday backed a proposal to turn Maha Sarakham province into an education and healthcare hub.
Magical mystery tour launches innovative and immense acts studio
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 07/07/2013
» By the looks of things, the ever resourceful Takonkiet 'Boy' Viravarn, managing director of Exact and Scenario theatre and television production companies, has come up with another winner. Acts Studio was recently given its official launch with a mobile bash for industry insiders and media. Guests were taken on a tour of the vast facility by tram, with the cast of popular sit-coms taking turns entertaining them.
Hope for conservation crusade
Life, Published on 03/07/2013
» 'Esperanza" means hope in Spanish. It's an appropriate name for the largest ship of Greenpeace, the international non-profit organisation famous for its environmental conservation crusade.
Chipping in for charity
Life, Published on 26/06/2013
» The 2013 Bangkok Post-Black Mountain Charity Golf & Gourmet Dinner held earlier this year succeeded in raising 3 million baht to support education for needy schoolchildren under the umbrella of the Bangkok Post Foundation.
State of influx
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 24/06/2013
» Like unstoppable waves, they keep coming in millions. This may be one of the largest outbound human movements, albeit temporarily, in recent history as Chinese are touring the world en masse. The phenomenon is sure to continue in the years to come.