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    Her story in history

    Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 07/03/2019

    » Many celebrations and remembrances have been dedicated to Boonpong Sirivejjabhandu. During World War II, the Thai merchant risked his life to smuggle medicine, money and contraband foods to prisoners of war pressed into slave labour along the River Kwai by the Japanese. He has been credited with saving thousands of lives, and received the George Cross and the rank of Lieutenant Colonel of the British Army by Queen Elizabeth II thanks to his courage.

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    Picnic at Soi Sam

    Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 14/09/2018

    » If anyone had a name perfectly suited for an eponymous fashion label, it would be Shone Puipia. Short, catchy and intriguing, the 25-year-old's brand has been rising quickly through the Thai fashion world within the past two years.

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    Hip in a Hawaiian

    Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 13/04/2018

    » Songkran fashion has never been inspiring. With water being thrown, splashed and shot at you from every direction, and with powder melting and seeping into every nook and cranny of your clothes and body, dressing well and looking good are never our midsummer priority.

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    The writing's on the wall

    Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 16/03/2018

    » In the past month, outrage surrounding the Italian-Thai mogul's alleged killings of protected animals -- chiefly a black leopard -- manifested itself into a form of protest that's rarely ever seen in Thailand: Street art.

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    What's trending and happening this week

    Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 24/02/2018

    » 1Coffee lovers are in for a treat this weekend as Away Magazine in collaboration with Lhong 1919 will be hosting their first ever Bangkok Coffee Cult event. Coming from an urge to organise a small get-together of Bangkok's best cafés, Bangkok Coffee Cult, which takes place until tomorrow, will engage people in the science and culture of coffee. At the grounds of Lhong 1919, baristas from Blue Whale, Casa Lapin, Duck You Caferista and many more will be there to serve some of their newest signature drinks. There will also be tastings of coffee cocktails and activities like coffee pairings. Bangkok Coffee Cult takes place from 11am-7pm at Lhong 1919. Tickets cost 200 baht, and can be traded for a cup of coffee at any participating café.

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    Violation

    Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 12/09/2017

    » 'In mid-March, I was raped by one of my university seniors," wrote Thararat Panya in an Aug 18 Facebook post. "He was someone that I trusted to a certain degree."

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    Regarding the snake

    Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 01/09/2017

    » Though many in the region were sceptical when Singapore announced it would work toward becoming Asia's new art hub, they've been proving, time and time again -- to the delight of both local and neighbouring art enthusiasts -- that they're serious.

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    What's trending and happening this week

    Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 22/04/2017

    » 1. Gone are the days where we had to buy bulky and expensive photo-gear to take stunning pictures. With the right lighting, composition and techniques, mobile phones can now do the trick. Thus, as part of Polish Arts and Culture Week, the Centre for European Studies of Chulalongkorn University is hosting a presentation and workshop on mobile photography by Grupa Mobilni -- a mobile-photography group from Poland. The event will feature a presentation and workshop by Kamil Kawczyński, a moderator and member of Grupa Mobilni, and a presentation on an ongoing contest, "What Would Conrad Say?". The event is free and takes place on April 26 at 3pm in Room 801 of Chulalongkorn's Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building. For more information, go to the Facebook page for Central and Eastern European studies at Chulalongkorn University.

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    Big draw in Hollywood

    Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 25/03/2017

    » Three years ago, Fawn Veerasunthorn became an overnight sensation. A picture of her had gone viral in the country, sending Thais into a fit of excitement and wonder. In it, she was clutching the elusive golden Oscar statuette with a gleaming smile on her face. The caption read "Yay Frozen! (Thanks for the pic, Nancy:)", and it got netizens digging.

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    What's trending and happening this week

    Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 18/03/2017

    » 1. Flying as a couple (or gang) just got even sweeter with the new double bed and adjustable panels unveiled by Qatar Airways last week. This QSuite, which allows groups to socialise or create their own room, will be in operation in June. In the meantime, try to score a trip to your dream destination by taking part in their "Going Places Together" campaign. Visit www.qrgoingplacestogether.com for a chance to win round-trip tickets valued at more than 200,000 baht. Between this year and next, a total of 15 new destinations will be launched. Later this year, the airline will also be flying to Chiang Mai, and new spots such as Canberra, Auckland, Dublin, Las Vegas, Rio de Janeiro, Sarajevo, Skopje and Nice.

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