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Suit & Tie (& more)
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/09/2014
» Have you ever suffered meeting a stranger wearing the exact same thing as you at a party? Are you a sartorialist who likes his/her clothes to fit super nicely? Want to tightly control your own aesthetic destiny? If so, we might have just the places for you.
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To markets, To (Indie) markets
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/09/2014
» You would think Bangkokians have their shopping needs fulfilled to the brim already, given the ever-growing number of malls out there. To the contrary, there are many more special marketplaces that are popping up around the capital to offer different vibes and goodies. This weekend alone there will be two niche markets – Million Bike Market for bicyclists and Pet Design Fair for dog and cat people. We have decided to help you diversify your shopping experience with our pick of indie markets. We can’t be held responsible if you run out of cash before the end of the month, though.
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Concrete jungle
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 05/09/2014
» Living in Bangkok is like eating a durian — you either love it or hate it, but it's usually smelly. There are those who are Bangkok-born and bred and those who have travelled thousands of miles to live in the so-called City of Angels (or #CityofSelfies, which seems more appropriate nowadays). Don't be fooled by the beautiful temples and overpopulation of 7-Elevens, as living here is not easy and it takes a lot more than an ability to eat spicy food and knowing the BTS map by heart to be called a Bangkokian. Here are some tell-tale signs that you have what it takes to survive the city.
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The fine line between jokes and abuse
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 22/08/2014
» Thai teen series <i>Hormones</i> became known last season for showing the provocative, daring and unexpected. It is a show with guts that breaks the conservative tradition of most Thai TV shows. Now in its second season, barriers have once again been broken in almost every episode. Nothing remains fresher in my memory, however, than the fourth episode of the season, titled after the female lead characters of <i>Dao and Koi</i>.
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Yo momma is so special
Guru, Published on 08/08/2014
» You should be especially thankful for Mother’s Day (Aug 12) this year because you get an extra holiday on Aug 11 (thank you, NCPO sirs). Now that you have a four-day break, we suggest you spend QT with the most important lady of your life and make her feel appreciated with the help of our guide. It’s time to pay her back for all your socks she folded over the years and the countless times she told you to eat your veggies. Happy Mother’s Day, everyone!
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The ghost of pop culture future
Life, Pimrapee Thungkasemvathana, Published on 08/08/2014
» Last month, Thai fans had their first Comic Con experience, when BEC Tero and TrueVisions hosted the Bangkok Comic Con at Paragon Hall, an event local devotees of all things pop culture welcomed with delight.
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The sin of giving
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 28/07/2014
» Anyone who grew up in Thailand will be familiar with this urban myth:
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A traditional legacy
Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/07/2014
» Seventy-three years is close to the average lifespan for men in many parts of the world. But for Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital in Prachin Buri, which marks its 73rd anniversary this year, this is just a drop in the bucket, the tranche of time it has taken for the first step in what may be a lengthy journey: its mission to revive traditional Thai herbal medicine in a society which has long cast off what were considered outmoded ways in favour of the Western approach to healthcare.
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In the hot seat
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 15/07/2014
» Forty-seven-year-old Bee’s chronic insomnia has somewhat subsided since the coup d’état in May, which brought to an end political unrest and much-awaited peace in the Kingdom.
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Geek out
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/07/2014
» If you’ve ever fantasised about sitting on the Game of Thrones’ Iron Throne, hugging a life-sized Rilakkuma, and/or taking a selfie with an army of Stormtroopers, you can make your geeky dreams come true at Bangkok Comic Con (fb.com/bangkokcomiccon, B150 per ticket), which runs from today (Jul 4) until Sunday (Jul 6) at Siam Paragon’s Royal Paragon Hall. The Geek God has blessed us with another opportunity to geek out again after Thailand Comic Con in May. As the event kicks off, we break down the highlights from Bangkok Comic Con and also tell you about made-in-Thailand comic books.
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