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The all-Thai American dream team
B Magazine, Published on 28/04/2013
» In the early 1890s, when my grandfather Arthur Eckardt arrived in New York from Germany, he couldn't speak a word of English. Waiting for him at the dock was his big brother Otto. Arthur came strutting down the gangplank, proud of the big hat he wore: a high crowned, broad billed hat like Otto Von Bismarck's that symbolised that he had risen from an apprentice to a journeyman to a master ironmonger. Otto grabbed the hat off his head and threw it into the East River.
Burning bright: Nine tigers in seven days
Life, L. Bruce Kekulé, Published on 24/04/2013
» When the tiger evolved in southern China some 2 million years ago, the species radiated out, north to Siberia and west to the area around the Caspian Sea. The Himalayas prevented them from moving south into Nepal and India.
British Invasion
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 18/04/2013
» Playing their first showcase in Thailand and Southeast Asia earlier this month was UK pop-rock boy band Lawson. Currently based in London, Lawson consists of four members: Andy Brown (acoustic guitar and vocal), Ryan Fletcher (bass guitar), Joel Peat (lead guitar) and Adam Pitts (drums).
Documentary gets on board with myanmar's changing youth
B Magazine, Richard Mcleish, Published on 07/04/2013
» The "skate or die" mantra of many skateboarders takes on a new meaning in Myanmar. A few years ago, it would have been almost impossible to freely skate down a public street in Yangon, when the name of skating legend Tony Hawk was as foreign to many as Barack Obama.
French star shines bright
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 05/04/2013
» In an era when award-winning, world-class chefs from across the globe take turns visiting Bangkok almost on a weekly basis, it may not be difficult for local gastronomes to indulge frequently in Michelin-star cuisine at one of the "haughty" food promotions offered by five-star hotels.
Lustrous Luxury
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 05/04/2013
» Swiss luxury watchmaker Omega welcomed Oscar and Golden Globe winner Nicole Kidman to Vienna recently, where the actress helped launch the new Ladymatic collection, and introduce the global advertising campaign for the collection. Kidman has been the "face of Ladymatic" since its international debut in 2010.
Take a spin with carrousel
Life, Published on 25/03/2013
» To foster the French-speaking culture in Thailand, the Swiss Embassy are bringing music duo Carrousel to perform a concert for one night only at Goethe Institute on Thursday at 7.30pm.
Byway to Birmingham
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/03/2013
» Edward Hewitt had everything going for him as a 27-year-old when he decided to embark on the journey of a lifetime. He gave up a stable, high-salary job at British Petroleum (BP), and a life of relative comfort, to realise a life-long dream to travel from the city of Bangkok back to his home town of Birmingham, UK, using the most basic local modes of transport to reach his destination _ whether they be boats, motorcycles or buses.
Five-star local flavour
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 08/03/2013
» It was sweaty, sometimes dusty, but absolutely fun-filled. We were on the back of a small song taew, with bags full of fresh local produce, listening to a young Australian chef explaining the recipes he planned for our lunch.
Ride of their lives
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 28/02/2013
» Heike and Filippo Fania's lifelong desire to travel the world on motorcycles brought them together as a couple. They hooked up at the most obvious hotspot for bike enthusiasts _ a motorcycle travellers' forum in Germany.