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Retro grade
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 09/12/2015
» Charoen Krung Road, Thailand's first road completed in 1864, was once a hub of prosperity, rich with money, culture and diversity. Now in 2015, the road that runs past the Old City, along the river all the way to Thanon Tok, has enjoyed an urban revival. Once home to expats, embassies, religious and ethnic communities and shophouses, the road and its many sois have now been enlivened by a younger vibe, from Maitri Chit Road near Yaowarat (Chinatown) to the galleries in mid-Charoen Krung.
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Royal treatment
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 29/11/2016
» It was a busy day at Wat Manao in Suphan Buri. There was no special religious activity, but still people made their way to the temple to receive a free health check-up provided by the support of the Relief and Community Health Bureau under the Thai Red Cross Society.
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Flying with the rainmaker
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 17/07/2015
» The view above the clouds is spectacular, but this is not a leisurely flight. As the drought continues and as the water levels in dams and canals continue to decrease, Wg Cdr Maneepan Robchanachai flies his plane into the clouds, bringing hope to the land below.
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The Dawei development dream left high and dry
Spectrum, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 19/03/2017
» Over a decade ago, the Myaung Pyo creek in Myanmar's Tanintharyi region was clean and crystal clear -- a steady, trickling life source. The creek, running alongside a stretch of lush farmland, was relied on by villagers for various daily tasks such as watering crops.
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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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Designs on dominance
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 07/12/2016
» The City of Craft wishes to move up to the City of Design. Chiang Mai Design Week has returned for the second time this month with activities, art and product showcases plus shopping opportunities, with an emphasis on incorporating design and creativity into the culture of the city.
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Let's judge a book by its cover
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 14/10/2016
» Bookworms dream of October, the month of Book Expo Thailand. Starting yesterday, the fair offers a limitless inventory of titles, and those who come unprepared with a shopping list will face a tough time browsing. So while the adage "Don't judge a book by its cover" sounds wise, designing book covers is an art unto itself, with striking, eye-catching covers playing a big part in grabbing readers' attention.
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Happy 100th birthday Hua Lamphong
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 20/06/2016
» Standing as a faded landmark of the capital, Hua Lamphong will turn 100 this Saturday. Over the century since it opened in 1916, Bangkok's central station has become more than its original function as a hub for commuters and trains. Hua Lamphong has become an architectural treasure, the arrivals lounge for workers who've come to try their luck in the city, a living museum of Thai life, a grand old building of hope, dream, loss and now, of change.
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Symbols of cultural preservation
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 28/03/2016
» Muslim communities have a long history of making an impact on our landscape. There are around 3,500 mosques scattered around the country, with over 200 in Bangkok and nearby areas, some of them dating back over a century. While the areas of Charoen Krung, Ramkamhaeng and Minburi are known for their concentration of Muslim communities, in terms of architecture some of the most exquisite and unspoilt mosques lie elsewhere, especially in the South. But if time is limited, there are two mosques near Bangkok that are hidden gems of Malay architecture and history, as well as a glimpse at our connection with the South.
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