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Soft power sells best when not force-fed
Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 07/08/2023
» South Korea knows how to sell its products. Apart from K-entertainment, the country has also popularised K-merchandise through pop culture. From fried chicken and ramyeon cup noodles to egg drop sandwiches and soju, instant coffee and dietary supplements, we have seen countless products from South Korea in series and movies successfully create a huge customer base in Thailand.
Celebrating the Lunar New Year through pictures
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 10/02/2021
» Chinese New Year celebrations in Thailand will be different this year. With a new surge in Covid-19 cases coupled with the year-long pandemic, many festive events have been cancelled to curb the spread of the virus. Therefore, it is no surprise that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration decided to cancel the Lunar New Year celebration in Chinatown this year.
Time to stop bullying
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 13/03/2023
» Images of students being bullied in school resurfaced following the worldwide premiere of The Glory, a 16-episode series which shines a spotlight on bullying, the dark side of wealth and power, as well as the importance of good parenting.
Tracking the path of the virus
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 29/12/2020
» From an animal market in Wuhan, to the spread of the novel coronavirus on board the Diamond Princess, to Seoul's nightclub scene, the virus has still not stopped wreaking havoc on the world's population. Just last week, the first case of Covid-19 was reported in Antarctica at a Chilean research station.
Patron of Art and Culture
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 01/03/2021
» You have to see Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya work to understand why everything she is passionate about -- be it classical music, equestrianism or fashion -- all turns out to be a great achievement.
'Tis the season of goodwill
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/12/2020
» Life celebrates festive times and the spirit of compassion and generosity with our gifts guide where every purchase can help improve the livelihood of those in need.
Celebrating Lunar New Year at global Chinatowns
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 24/01/2020
» The Year of the Rat begins with people around the world celebrating the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival.
The key to breathing easy
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 28/01/2020
» First, the number of coronavirus-infected cases in China was only 27 when first reported at the end of December. Then, only three days later, the number rose to 44, before hitting 59 two days after that.
Zombie land
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 18/02/2019
» In the Netflix original series Kingdom, the virtuous crown prince Lee Chang gallops off to a faraway land in search of an ancient doctor to help him unravel the mysterious circumstances of his father's death. Meanwhile, a wicked nobleman tries to resurrect the king for his own nefarious purposes. But in so doing, he turns the dead king into a bloodthirsty zombie. And we all know what a zombie bite does to its victim. A zombie plague ensues, spreading throughout the land.
Will chao din take a powder?
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 08/04/2015
» Payong Huangmitr makes a living selling din sor pong — the natural white powder Thai people put on their faces and mix with water during Songkran. During next week's festival, where revellers' faces everywhere in the country will be painted with the powder, she expects to rake it in.