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East meets West
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 22/05/2015
» During a casual dinner at a friend's house, Michael Hogan and Philippe Gaudal, executive chefs of JW Marriott Bangkok and Landmark Bangkok, were amazed by a Thai dish served that evening.
A breath of fresh air
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 09/09/2015
» For Arunee Thammasing, Sri Nakhon Khuean Khun Park in Bang Krachao, Samut Prakan province, is more than just a recreational spot. It is also where she learns about the environment.
The selfless gift guide
Life, Published on 21/12/2015
» It's more blessed to give than to receive, especially when the presents in question can transform the lives of others.
Chopsticks with your pasta
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 03/06/2016
» Over recent Fridays, Life has introduced to readers a five-star line-up of awe-inspiring dishes -- the starter, the consommé and the third course -- that will be served at the 2016 Bangkok Chefs Charity Gala Dinner.
Perfect 10
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 08/07/2016
» The climax of a 10-course gala dinner, the main course comes between the delightful sorbet and dessert, with a Thai chef and a Deutsche duo creating the dishes for the 2016 Bangkok Chefs Charity Gala Dinner on July 18.
Right man for the job
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 01/08/2016
» From a farang-looking showbiz sweetheart who starred in a soap opera, television commercials and music videos 17 years back, today Christopher Benjakul is selling bread.
Sad, melancholic rhythms
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 31/10/2016
» Since Oct 14, one day after the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the sounds of conch shells, bugles, pipes and drum beats, followed by the melancholic tones of classical music, have been heard from the Grand Palace six times a day. Each session lasts about 15 minutes and often makes many mourners nationwide burst into tears. This royal tradition is called prakhom yumyam.
Worthy of a name
B Magazine, Normita Thongtham, Published on 04/12/2016
» Piya Chalermglin, PhD, intrepid plant explorer and extraordinary researcher at the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research, recently retired. He spent 20 years of his career surveying the country's plant genetic resources, particularly Magnoliales, which includes the custard apple family Annonaceae and the magnolia family Magnoliaceae. In the process, he earned the distinction of having discovered 17 species new to science, joining the likes of famous botanist Carl Linnaeus and other plant explorers who immortalised their names by inspiring the names of some plants.
Preserving historical and cultural legacy
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 05/04/2017
» Thai Heritage Conservation Day is observed every year on April 2, which is also HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's birthday. So in honour of the princess, as well as to mark this special day designated to raise public awareness of the country's artistic, historical and cultural legacy, this year the Fine Arts Department under the Ministry of Culture has arranged a number of activities at museums and historical parks nationwide.