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Cute and culturally right on
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 08/03/2013
» As someone who's always on the hunt for novel souvenirs of Thailand to give friends of mine living abroad, I tend to have my eyes peeled for objects of a more distinctive character. So many mass-produced "Thai" products feature elephants that the motif has been seriously done to death. Or else they're plastered with enough gold paint/dye to make any self-possessed local roll her/his eyes in exasperation.
Joyful showpieces
Life, Pamela Tan, Published on 08/03/2013
» Leading American furniture and home decorative brand Jonathan Adler introduces its contemporary pop-art design collection to delight many Bangkok homeowners this season.
Canvassing style
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 01/03/2013
» Solomonmini Bag is a line from a small designer/seamster/entrepreneur who transforms real US Mail canvas bags _ those with drawstrings around metal loops at the top used by the postal service _ into cool totes in various colours. Ordering the canvas fabric from the States, Saner Lohvitee runs a one-man operation from his home studio: he cuts, sews and designs each bag, one by one, finishing them by attaching leather straps. The metal loops are still there, though for decorative rather than functional purposes.
A rose by any other colour
Life, Published on 12/02/2013
» Roses are red, very generic for this Thursday too. If you vie to be different, this is the time you can.
Chinese charms of fortune
Life, Published on 08/02/2013
» The Chinese Year of the Snake is creeping in along with the Chinese New Year's celebrations. Each Chinese New Year is believed to bring in good luck for some and bad luck for many others who were born in those zodiac years not compatible with the current zodiac.
A surreal touch
Life, Published on 18/01/2013
» Fashion icon Alexa Chung tweeted last year _ "Eye bags = the new It Bag", and local fashionistas can't help dashing to the Rouge Rouge counter to get the most eye-catching eye bag in the form of the Dali Eye Clutch, the brainchild of fashionista Wannapon Poshyanonda and Mark Ketteringham.
Siam center goes fourth
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 11/01/2013
» It's not easy to be the first, not in the retail business. And against ambitions of regional magnitude from CentralWorld and Siam Paragon, Siam Center _ the first speciality shopping centre in the prime area of Pathumwan-Ratchaprasong _ has been struggling with a few renovations and rebranding to keep its long-cherished "cool".
Mark your calendar
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 11/01/2013
» The day of monumental importance for every Bangkokian is here! Today is the day the revamped Siam Center reopens its doors, ya'll! And if you're planning to blow all of your bonus money there, maybe you should pace yourself since it is just one of many events expected to liven up your life this year. We've done some research on exciting new and upcoming happenings worth looking forward to in 2013. Mark your calendar.
Premium, luxury and sporty
Life, Published on 04/01/2013
» 'Tis the season to dress up and party like rock stars. As much as it's about having a good time, let's be honest with ourselves and admit that, yes, parties are at least partially about "see and be seen."