• OPINION

  Pokemon may be a no-go in certain 'sensitive' areas

  Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 15/08/2016

  » Since Pokemon Go, an augmented reality game hunting for Pokemon, has arrived in Thailand, it has been greatly used as a financial and income booster at certain businesses -- from cosmetic shops to restaurants.

• LIFE

  A life taken for granted

  Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 07/03/2016

  » For many people, 400 baht doesn't seem like a huge amount of money. But for Apinya Sattarum, this amount makes a huge difference in her life as a 27-year-old mother.

• LIFE

  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.

• LIFE

  Feel-good mash-up

  Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 24/09/2015

  » The Maroon 5 World Tour 2015 Live in Bangkok concert was sold out almost instantly after ticket sales opened (to be precise, it was three minutes). This was a sign guaranteeing that the gig would be packed with throngs of loyal fans, and that was exactly what I witnessed on Monday night at Impact Arena.

• THAILAND

  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.

• THAILAND

  Apps and sites take edge off daily stresses of living in the capital

  News, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 28/01/2017

  » Before starting off from her house in the Ramkhamhaeng area every day, it has become a ritual for Kanokphan Ornrattanasakul to check Google Maps on her smartphone -- to find the best route of the day to get to her office in Pathum Thani.

• LIFE

  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.

• LIFE

  Discovering the many layers of Doi Suthep

  Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 16/09/2016

  » When mentioning Doi Suthep-Pui, the golden stupa standing elegantly on the mountain is probably one of the first things people recall. Other than that, people might think of it as a sacred mountain -- one of Chiang Mai's must-visit places. Its role as a natural resource and the closest forest to the city has often been overlooked.

• LIFE

  Wild at heart

  Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 23/09/2016

  » The scene at Lumpini Park on Tuesday was chaotic. Twelve park officers were on duty to catch monitor lizards following a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration directive to improve the landscape of Bangkok's biggest park and to control the reptiles' population.

• LIFE

  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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