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  Thai architects vie for international honours

  Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 25/07/2016

  » Thai architecture can feel anonymous and banal -- but then maybe we don't look close enough. The design scene has its share of clever, outstanding or unusual architecture and emphasis on material, location and the environment.

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  The next wave

  Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 06/10/2016

  » South Korea knows best how to capture the Thai heart, and the Thai market. Their export of cultural commodities over the decade has been exceptional in different media, from K-pop music to TV series (in both historical and contemporary styles), from movies to cuisine. Now they want to shift the spotlight to Korean books.

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  Bookworms' paradise

  Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 17/11/2016

  » Though this year's major book fairs and festivals have already passed, other small book-related events to enliven reading culture can still be enjoyed. There are two reading events that may be of interest for bookworms in days to come.

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  Kafka as inspiration

  Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 15/09/2016

  » After the premiere of Jitti Chompee's Red Peter contemporary dance at The Hague in the Netherlands went successfully under the support of The Kylián Foundation, the Thai choreographer and director is bringing the show back to local audiences.

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  Imported home brew

  Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 12/07/2016

  » Chant Khamthongthae's life story sounds like the plot of a melodrama. After winning the lottery, he chose to start a new life abroad. Then from a motorcycle taxi driver in Bangkok working hand-to-mouth, Chant became a well-known barista with 15 years of experiences in Sydney. The boot is on the other foot now.

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  A bumpy ride

  Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 26/12/2016

  » A benchmark of a developed city is when everyone, and not just the poor, take public transport. Bangkok still has a lot to do even though 2016 has seen several developments in the continual effort to improve our public transport. We have new GPS in buses and sparkling new canal boats and trains. Meanwhile, a trial run of water transportation in Klong Padung Krung Kasem has been launched.

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  Money talks at the SET

  Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 14/11/2016

  » The fluctuating numbers on the stock board can be agitating to the uninitiated. But now the Investory Investment Discovery Museum, operated by The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), aims to educate the public on investment. The interactive museum, opened this year at the SET's new offices on Ratchadapisek Road, targets beginners who want to understand the basic concept of investment and how it is relevant to their lives.

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  Breast is best

  Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 09/08/2016

  » It is uncommon to see children above the age of two being breastfed. But two-and-half year-old Thanapat Piemnoree enjoys being breastfed.

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  Get your Swiss swatch

  Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 25/08/2016

  » It's probably a mixture of the looks, colour and edgy designs that makes Swatch timepieces so eye-catching. With this latest Autumn-Winter 2016 collection, the Swiss watchmaker once again manages to deliver its brand identity while celebrating the luxury of being inclusively exclusive with the slogan "Please do touch".

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  A word to the wise

  Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 16/06/2016

  » Words can be crucial weapons. Needless to say, many times they hurt people, especially on social media. The virtual world has made it easier to criticise. Throwing words around through a keyboard allows people to say anything, even to strangers.

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