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A fitting riposte
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 03/10/2012
» Preferring to reside at the edges of the literary circle, Wipas Srithong for the past week has found himself under the glare of the spotlight, a discussion and a controversy.
Continuing compassion
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 23/10/2012
» The legendary forest conservationist Seub Nakhasathien was known for his unstinting efforts to save and protect wildlife in Huay Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, which was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) in 1991 and is spread over Kanchanaburi, Tak and Uthai Thani provinces. His suicide from stress over failing to save wild animals 22 years ago shocked Thailand, but his good name and crusade remain in the hearts of many today.
That’s the spirit
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 27/03/2013
» The feel-good movie studio GTH always seems to generate laughs, even when adapting Thailand's most famous ghost story about a lovelorn female spirit hell-bent on breaking the necks of anyone who gets in her way.
Cheer's leader
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 18/02/2014
» Watit Panichchawong, or Ping, 24, loves dancing and cheerleading so much that although he doesn’t have any professional training, he has managed to make it a stable profession.
A step in the right direction
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 18/03/2014
» The health and fitness industry has grown at a spectacular pace as people have become more aware and concerned about their health. People today are more prepared to spend a greater proportion of their income on their health than before. For most, however, the gym experience probably doesn’t really conjure up any colourful and fun images but Virgin Active, established in the UK in 1999, is definitely striving to raise the bar and almost Disney-fying the experience.
Suited for fashion
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 01/04/2014
» Adrian Costanzo may be Australian by birth, but Italian roots run thick in his blood — or in this case, thread. It comes as no surprise that the elegantly dressed 31-year-old has made his own clothes since the age of eight.
Are these really the ‘Golden Years’?
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 14/04/2014
» Yesterday marked Thailand’s Day of the Elderly, and if Thai customs have conditioned you just right, one of the most disconcerting sights you could possibly witness is of an elderly person still working. Our mentality that we should always care for our parents in old age makes us shudder at the reality of old folks still toiling away to make ends meet.
Cartoon loonies
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 05/05/2014
» Thai characters have recently been making their presence felt on global chatting app Line. Life talks with two local artists about their roads to success and how their stickers don’t bring in a lot of money, but mostly memories of beloved comics
Down to a tea
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 26/06/2014
» If you’ve ever wanted to market and sell a product that might eventually make its way to becoming iconic and part of a national identity, you may be able to learn a few things and take a few case points from tea. One of the key players in the industry is Twinings, the British marketer that has been selling tea since 1706. Stephen Twining is from the 10th generation of the famous tea family and is not only a tea master, but also a seasoned spokesperson that can chat about tea all day.
Man & myth
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 04/07/2014
» Michael Uslan believes in mythologies and the gods and demons that inhabit them.