• LIFE

  The sensation of all senses

  Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 07/09/2018

  » 'Do you like The Beatles?" is one of the first questions Maribel asks me during our consultation before the treatment starts. "Well, even if you don't, you don't have a choice. You'll just have to listen to it anyway," she quips.

• LIFE

  Soi Sesame

  Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 05/10/2017

  » Ryan Dillon knows tables around the world intimately. "There's usually a lot of gum," he says from under a table at the Siam Kempinski's business centre. The American muppeteer was sitting on the floor under the table with his arms raised -- a position where he spends most of his time as the performer of Sesame Street's red furball Elmo. Recently in town last month, Dillon and Elmo were out and about in Bangkok to promote the new season of Sesame Street, which airs on MCOT Kids every weekend on 8am.

• LIFE

  The year in style

  Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 27/12/2017

  » We round-up the most striking developments on the Thai fashion scene in 2017.

• OPINION

  The paradox of pity

  Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 21/05/2018

  » Thais are notoriously hopeless when it comes to the songsarn factor. Translated to English, the word means to pity or feel sorry for -- a trait ingrained in Thais as much as to be sabai sabai and never on time.

• LIFE

  The sea, the sky, and a new line of menswear

  Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 23/03/2017

  » The Sirivannavari label keeps tallying up more and more with every collection. Last year it was denim. This year sees the debut of S'Homme, the brand's first foray into menswear -- which also meant a much larger male audience and men's magazine presence at the fashion show last Wednesday. HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana's eponymous fashion brand returned to its old stomping ground at Siam Paragon with the familiar stage and orchestra.

• LIFE

  Time for a me-some

  Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 14/02/2018

  » Happy Valentine's Day! Although it's a sight everywhere, this day doesn't just have to be about the couples. We round up some special sweets and fun for you to revel in some self-love today and throughout the month.

• LIFE

  A healing garden for the mind

  Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 06/01/2018

  » Got issues but don't have the time or budget for a retreat to some lush, holistic resort outside of Bangkok? Never fear, because the Erb Bliss Room is here. The recently opened secret spiritual healing sanctuary is just what any busy and stressed Bangkokian needs: gold therapy facials, an ear that will listen and perfumes that miraculously calm you down. Its address at Gaysorn Village also makes it easy to access, all the while obviously being an air-conditioned Eden that's really chill to hang out at. Bad day or not, their latest treatments and services not only focus on having you feeling fab, but aim to clear the mind for a full reset. Here's what we think of some of the quick pick-me-ups sure to give you a soul or body fix, whatever your time-frame or budget.

• LIFE

  Monstrously good

  Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 05/07/2016

  » 'Shrek, can we go to the floating market?" Donkey begs.

• LIFE

  The wealth of health

  Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 25/09/2015

  » His words tumble out slowly and at times repetitively, without the groomed articulation that one might expect of a global magnate whose job is also to be the poster boy of his empire. He continuously fiddles with a sugar pot. Up close, he seems wirier than in pictures, and save for the iconic long hair and beard, the 65-year-old Brit on the other side of the table looks nothing like one of the world's most influential billionaires.

• LIFE

  Beam me up

  Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 09/04/2015

  » Out of the myriad of shiny, new stores at EmQuartier, a brightly lit one oozes organised and happy vibes. Those who frequent Tokyo are sure to know Beams, a lifestyle and fashion destination established in Harujuku in 1976, selling American duds and imports.

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