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Life in the grand palace
Life, Published on 03/01/2012
» A dazzle of gold and a blaze of colours _ that's your first impression of the Grand Palace as you come down the avenue of ugly dull buildings. It is a splendid mass of pagodas, towers, halls and chapels with triple roofs ending in flourishes of serpents' tails. The temple bells glint from the eaves below roofs covered with blue and orange, green and yellow tiles. The buildings look like blown up toys. The black spires seem remote and unreal as fairy tales and dreams. High white walls surround the city for it is indeed a little city of its own.
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Teeing off for A Good Cause
Life, Published on 06/01/2012
» What could be more fascinating than a round of golf with a sumptuous barbecue finale beneath the twinkling stars?
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Floral drops
Life, Sakul Intakul, Published on 11/01/2012
» After my first visit to Isan, the northeastern region of Thailand, 30 years ago, spending time in Phu Kradueng National Park, I recently had the opportunity to revisit the region during the New Year holidays. From Bangkok, we travelled to Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaiyaphum, Nong Khai and Loei provinces. We wanted to avoid the crowded city areas, so we spent most of the time staying at the various national parks. In Chaiyaphum, we stayed at Tat Ton National Park. And in Nong Khai, we stayed at a small resort called Chomkong, that has an unobstructed panoramic view of the great Mekong River, which was very picturesque and quiet.
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Chinese life Cycle
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/01/2012
» For non-Chinese people, Chinese New Year (Jan 23) probably conjures images of dragons, lions and ang pao. But there is much more than simply these things to the Chinese way of life. You really don't know what goes on in the life of a Chinese unless you're born one. And, as the resident Chinese-descendant of the Guru team, I feel it's my duty to offer insight into the different stages of Chinese life in Thailand so you can enjoy the upcoming Chinese New Year like a true Chinese no matter what age or ethnicity you are. Kung Hei Fat Choy, everyone.
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Pedal power in the park
Life, Published on 06/02/2012
» The "Cycle-lizing Bangkok Fest" on Feb 25, offers a rare opportunity to cycle in Lumpini Park from 3pm to 8pm. (Bicycles are usually only allowed in the park between 10am and 3pm.) Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Green World Foundation, the event's highlight will be a one-of-a-kind stage show with the lighting generated by human power. Thirty bicycles will be connected to electric generators and 60 cyclists will take turns pedalling to power the lights. There will be performances by Sqweez Animal, Nathapol "Kor" Srijomkwan, Apartment Khunpa, Chulachak "Hugo" Chakrabongse and his cyclist friends. Short films about cycling will be screened and accompanied by live music. Those turning up with a bike can join the "Saturday Night Bike Fever" cycling tour to Chinatown which will take place after the stage performances. To reduce the use of plastic bags and bottles in the festival, participants are encouraged to bring their own tote bag and water bottle. Coming by bicycle or public transportation is also advised.
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Find a new face
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 08/02/2012
» Each season, leading cosmetics company MAC takes the hottest runway looks and condenses them into chic make-up trends. The brand's zealous senior make-up artist, Romero Jennings was recently in Bangkok to suggest how women can create their own individuality based on four distinct looks: Ath-Elite, Ore-Inspired, Nouv-Eau and Neo-N.
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Patrimony imperilled
Life, L. Bruce Kekulé, Published on 27/02/2012
» Some 60 million years ago, the tectonic plate on which the Indian subcontinent rests precipitated a collision that creating a ripple effect across Southeast Asia, the uplifting of land causing the formation over time of many mountain ranges. Most of these run from north to south creating a blanket upshot across northern Thailand as well as areas in Myanmar and Laos. This terrain is divided into many mountains and valleys with rivers that bring life to the region and its people.
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Decent diversion
Life, Published on 02/03/2012
» It felt so good to be able to cycle beyond the "No Bicycle" sign in Lumpini Park without being stopped by a guard last Saturday evening. And it wasn't just me and my family, but hundreds of other cyclists who had the same privilege. Normally, bicycles are allowed in the park only between 10am and 3pm _ the worst hours to go outdoors in Bangkok.
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Thai teen entrepreneurs win Junior Achievement award
Life, Published on 06/03/2012
» JA Worldwide (Junior Achievement) awarded Thai teen entrepreneurs from Vnique as the Asia-Pacific JA Company of the Year at its second annual Asia-Pacific competition recently. The award was presented at a ceremony at Atlet Century Park in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Ensuring energy for the future
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 06/04/2012
» Having been known as a "water expert" who managed to earn the utmost public trust during last year's flood, Assoc Prof Seree Supratid is now ready to reveal the other side of his working life to his faithful fans as well as green-conscious people.
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