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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.
Causing ripples in society
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 11/06/2015
» TEDxBangkok, an independently organised, non-profit event in connection with Ted Talk is taking place on Saturday at Aksra Theatre King Power.
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.
Wearing different hats
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 16/02/2016
» There was a time when Krissada Sukosol Clapp was known as "Noi Wong Pru", referring to his status as a frontman of an early 2000s indie rock band. There was another period when he was known as Kriss, the creative director of The Siam Hotel, his family business. But in the past few years, people have started to recognise this wiry man, whose nickname is Noi, as a film actor. In his latest motion picture role, Krissada both gets to act and sing: Luk Thung Signature, in cinemas now, is a musical featuring five intertwining love stories, all connected by luk thung country music.
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.
Looking up, not down
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 16/10/2015
» Each year, between 800-1,000 children in Thailand are born with Down's syndrome, a genetic condition associated with physical growth delays and moderate intellectual disability.