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    Crafting the future from the past

    Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 11/10/2012

    » Those crossed horizontal and vertical lines _ the chequers or "checks" _ belong entirely to the Brits. Behind these little squares that come together with a combination of camel, vicuna and black lies the history of a brand that has steered its long-cherished legacy through more than a hundred years _ two turns of the century and two world wars. Like its uber-luxurious, influential counterpart Burberry, Daks is on its way to resurrect its massive archives through a modern presence.

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    Passion for plaid

    Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 03/11/2012

    » A lot of people make a living weaving their childhood dreams, but the same cannot be said for heiress of pakhaoma (traditional checkered loincloth) business Nattawan Kamolkittipong, who confessed she grew up disliking the old-fashioned cloth because it was not fashionable.

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    Obama wins second term

    Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/11/2012

    » My goal today is to help you follow the election coverage in English as much as possible. I'll be updating this throughout election day, focusing mainly on the results of the election, but also on the language used to report the results.

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    Adventures In Letters

    Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 16/11/2012

    » Simon Winchester has always been fascinated with the sea. His childhood dream was to become a sailor, wearing crisp, white, tropical shorts, commanding a ship. Young Winchester followed his passion and took an exam for the British Royal Navy. He did a great job during the process, only to find out that he is colour-blind _ red and green elude him _ during a medical examination. The dream of the ocean eluded him, too. But not forever.

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    Islamic college has lessons for the troubled south

    B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 25/11/2012

    » Thung Khru is a part of Bangkok not usually found on the tourist map, and why should it be?

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    Sea write hosts glowing literary awards evening

    B Magazine, Published on 25/11/2012

    » His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn recently designated Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana to grace the 2012 Southeast Asian Writers (SEA Write) awards presentation ceremony and gala dinner in the Royal Ballroom of the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.

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    Best of the in-betweeners

    Muse, Samila Wenin, Published on 22/12/2012

    » A renowned local fashion critic once said, of all fashion collections, resortwear is one that's worth the investment, especially for those who care less about flashing recognisable seasonal items than filling their wardrobe with quality clothes that last for seasons to come. Launched originally as an inter-season collection for jet-setters who need light and functional clothes for their Christmas holidays, resortwear has become a pivotal tool in both keeping inventories fresh to lure customers, and giving fans and media a glimpse of what to come in spring.

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    Bringing people together

    Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/03/2013

    » Patcharee Pantoomano Pfirsch set up Bangkok's Networking Community (BNOW) - which has organised networking and social events for the last decade - to address issues that come with working and living in Bangkok for entrepreneurs from all walks of life.

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    Byway to Birmingham

    Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/03/2013

    » Edward Hewitt had everything going for him as a 27-year-old when he decided to embark on the journey of a lifetime. He gave up a stable, high-salary job at British Petroleum (BP), and a life of relative comfort, to realise a life-long dream to travel from the city of Bangkok back to his home town of Birmingham, UK, using the most basic local modes of transport to reach his destination _ whether they be boats, motorcycles or buses.

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    Elegant resort-style outfits for summer

    Life, Pamela Tan, Published on 04/04/2013

    » Nautica, an iconic American global lifestyle brand, celebrates its 30th anniversary with the 2013 Spring/Summer collection featuring luxurious resort-style outfits designed for fashionistas who love adventurous activities on the beach and in the sea during the summer.

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