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Charity and collectables
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/06/2024
» As a regular blood donor, Siriporn Plangchatuk, country general manager of Pop Mart Thailand, learned from the National Blood Center, Thai Red Cross Society that during the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of blood donors dropped from 24% to just 11%. This shortage forced many patients to postpone surgeries and/or medical treatments, which affected their life.
Fly me to the moon (cake)
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 31/08/2018
» Once upon a time, Chinese emperors worshipped the Moon in the midst of autumn, believing it would bring them an abundant harvest in the following year. Sacrificing to the Moon later became popular among ordinary folks. And a round-shaped pastry, which symbolises the harvest moon, has become an utmost culinary essential during the season.
Rainbow on the silver screen
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/05/2018
» Some of the many LGBTI films now playing or coming soon to Thailand
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Published on 10/06/2017
» 1. This weekend, the Open House at Central Embassy is pampering all arts and crafts lovers with a Calligraphy Workshop by Sorravis, where beginners can enjoy the art of creating exquisite and graceful letters through basic techniques of calligraphy. To join, simply present a receipt worth 500 baht. Kids can enjoy a cookie painting workshop where they can design their very own fancy cookies. The voucher costs only 100 baht and can be purchased at the Concierge Counter in front of Open Playground zone. Both workshops are from 12-7pm. For reservations, call 02-119-7777 ext 2001.
Giving women a voice
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 03/03/2017
» A robust line-up of films is coming to us in HeForShe Arts Week Bangkok Film Festival. Organised by UN Women, next week's festival has selected films with messages on gender equality -- or inequality -- and unfair treatment of women in different cultures (not just in the "Third World" countries, to be sure). It sounds heavy, but the good thing is that the titles picked for the event this year are entertaining and heartfelt on top of being socially relevant.
That precious gold statuette
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 24/02/2017
» The Oscars takes place Monday morning Thailand time. We pontificate and prognosticate the results
Life's a riot
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/12/2015
» When her name was announced, Nadezhda "Nadya" Tolokonnikova walked onto the stage to huge cheers from youth leaders from various countries at the recent One Young World summit held in Bangkok. She had a smile, and appeared playful in her cat-print blouse. Her seven-year-old daughter was in the crowd, eagerly listening to what she was about to say.
Fun on a bun
B Magazine, Published on 27/09/2015
» A small group of young office employees in smart suits gathered in front of the Thaniya Building shortly before lunchtime. Despite a range of air-conditioned restaurants at that end of Silom Road, these yuppies were happy to queue under a hot sun while waiting for their meal.
But this time I really mean it! celebrity new year resolutions
B Magazine, Published on 30/12/2012
» It's the time of year to wipe the slate clean again and declare one's good intentions. 'Brunch' spoke to four celebrities about their aspirations for 2013, and the answers ranged from lofty goals of self-improvement to a desire to slow down and take a deep breath.