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Enriching people's livelihoods
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 02/04/2012
» The Phufa shop, an initiation of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, is more than just a store. It's a connection that links city people to those in the rural areas.
Hat trick&beyond
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 05/09/2012
» If you think hats are just a fashion accessory, think again.
Wow No More
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 25/09/2012
» Deciding to make a long-term commitment to regular exercise, office worker Yaowapa Chamrassomboon bought a year's subscription at a fitness centre in her neighbourhood. But instead of getting her trim and toned, the time she's spent at California Wow Xperience (CaWow) has left her stressed out, as well as severely out of pocket.
Out with the old
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 26/12/2012
» This year was a tough one for conservationists who have been vehemently fighting to preserve national heritage under threat in the name of "development".
Keeping history alive
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 14/01/2013
» If there is something we can learn from the demolition of the Supreme Court's old office - an ongoing dispute that has attracted much attention from historians, conservationists as well as legal experts - it is that the value of most buildings erected in the same era are underrated and are at risk of being torn down.
Supreme Court gets a bad name
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 22/01/2013
» When the first building of the Supreme Court was built in 1939, Thailand had every right to be proud.
Modern family
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 11/03/2013
» Situated some 150km apart, Lop Buri and Bangkok share at least one architectural lineage, a set of "Modern style" buildings that are the legacy of the People's Party that brought drastic political change to the country in 1932.
Racing to protest
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 07/06/2013
» What's wrong with you guys? Do you have to protest against every plan that is designed to boost the economy and the image of the country? What's wrong with a Formula 1 race in the old town square? These races have been held around the world _ Monte Carlo, Silverstone and, closer to home, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, to name just a few.
Bad news brings bigger 'bucks'
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/11/2013
» A court battle with corporate coffee giant Starbucks over intellectual property rights became a blessing in disguise for a famous coffee stall once named "Starbung Coffee".
Operators urged to use credit alerts
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 15/03/2014
» Mobile phone service providers have been urged to provide systematic alerts for their customers to warn them about their credit use after many customers complained of huge phone bills.