Showing 1 - 10 of 10
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 28/05/2016
» 1Admit it. We're a sucker for sales, and the Great Singapore Sale is coming! With the upcoming annual shopping season running from June 3 to Aug 14, travel search engine Skyscanner reveals that there is a 22% year-on-year increase for Thais travelling to Singapore during this time of year. So in case you plan to blow your budget there, cross out ION Orchard and Takashimaya on your next shopping trip because the site rounds up off-the-beaten-track spots from the hip Haji Lane and Malay heritage district Kampong Glam to Singapore's largest outlet mall IMM, as well as super-saving tips and tricks to spare more bucks for you to splurge. Check out skyscanner.co.th for where to shop in these hot neighbourhoods and, of course, for cheap fares.
The art of writing
Muse, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 09/04/2016
» Chaiwat Sriwilard, 24, trained himself how to write calligraphy in February last year. In a year, he found himself teaching the art of hand lettering to over 100 students. The visual communication design graduate from Silpakorn University dedicates time from his busy creative job in an ad agency to practising the craft and sharing his calligraphy on his Typer Facebook page. Now Chaiwat is also sharing his perfect penmanship to Bangkok's wannabe calligraphers in intensive classes every weekend.
The love club
Muse, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 03/10/2015
» Whirlwind romance, a lopsided triangle, trust issues, a tearful break-up: when it comes to the matters of the heart, no one is the ultimate guru. Nonetheless, every Friday night, there’s a live radio show that airs from 10pm to midnight to help listeners get to the heart of love and relationship problems.
The power of hugging
Muse, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 08/08/2015
» In 2004, Pornvarin Nutrawong’s husband was diagnosed with lymphoma. It dawned on her that death was just around the corner.
Pastry pro
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 28/11/2014
» Pajaree Thawornlamlert, 29, holds a degree in mechanical engineering, yet she now busies herself in the kitchen baking cakes. She left her engineering job at SCG to pursue her passion for the art of pastry making after honing her skills at Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School. The full-time patissier is now responsible for the production of all pastries at the three branches of Sweet Escape (fb.com/sweetescapist) in Chon Buri and Rayong as well as the newly opened Guilty Pleasure by Sweet Escape (Na Jomtien Soi 40, Chon Buri, 083-226-6500, fb.com/GPESC). The fourth offshoot of Sweet Escape will open at the Interpark Mansion near Thammasat University Rangsit Campus on Nov 29.
The party CEO
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 06/06/2014
» Excluding those who have inherited daddy’s empire, Teppawan Kaninworapan may be one of the youngest CEOs around. Freshly graduated in drama from Thammasat University, the 23-year-old is the head honcho of the epic ZAAP Party (fb.com/ZAAPPA, IG: @zaap_party) brand. From its official start in Sep 2012, the new-wave party organiser has thrown altogether 43 wild nights (38 of them sold out) flocked to by good-looking university students. Its biggest shindig, Single Festival, boasted over 10,600 party-goers..
By the book
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 20/06/2014
» Fondly called “Noom Passport Bookshop” by Bangkok’s bibliophiles, Amnat Rattanamanee left his well-paid nine-to-five at the World Bank at 25 to establish Passport Bookshop (523 Phra Sumen Road, 02-629-0694, goo.gl/T1wVF8. Open Tue-Sun 10:30am-7pm). Much treasured by independent-minded book-lovers, the success of the 13-year-old travel-themed bookstore is testament to its tenacity, cosy ambience and well-curated choice of books. Passport Bookshop is participating in Thai Independent Bookstores Week (Jun 21-29). The literary week will please avid readers with a series of book-lore and related activities in 40 local indie bookshops across the country. For info, visit http://thaiindependentbookstoresweek.pubat.or.th or fb.com/ThaiIndependentBookstoresWeek.
Personality of the people
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 25/04/2014
» Since landing the role as a TV presenter for Chic Channel eight years ago, Ananya Apisithyakul has become a household name as “CJ Patty”. With her high-spirited personality and cheerfully unique tones, she hosts In Trend on Channel 5, deejays at Get 102.5 and emcees stylish events around town. When she isn’t juggling her hectic commitments in the entertainment industry, Patty runs a tech-savvy laundry service called WashBox24 (www.washbox24.com). With its convenient concept for urbanites, the launderer aims to “change the way Bangkok does laundry”.
Fashionista Foodie
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 13/12/2013
» Bhubawit Kritpholnara, more commonly known as Roj of Issue, is the brains behind the ethnic-inspired sartorial creations under the banner of Issue. He has translated the eye-catching assets and piquant spirit of the fashion house into culinary creations at Issue Cafe (Another Alternative, 1/F, Siam Center, 095-520-6925. Open 10am-10pm). Offering Thai fusion fare and exotic cocktails, the 70-seat fashion cafe at Siam Center has become a new favourite of the style-conscious crowd.
The goodwill physiotherapist
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 23/03/2012
» HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE YOUR PHYSIOTHERAPY TECHNIQUE?