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    The Queen's aspirations

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/08/2016

    » Her Majesty Queen Sirikit will turn 84 on Friday. For the 66 years of her queenship, Her Majesty has worked tirelessly side by side with His Majesty the King for Thais' better living, and one of her greatest inspirations and role models has been Queen Savang Vadhana, the Queen Grandmother.

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    Kelp help

    Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/08/2016

    » Contaminated ready-to-cook seaweed has hit the headlines once again. The news broke just last week after local people in Mae Sariang district of Mae Hong Son province fell sick following the consumption of food cooked with seaweed reportedly imported from China.

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    Jet-setting Thais among early fashionistas

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 23/08/2016

    » These pictures have never been unveiled before, until now. Forty-five rare photographs developed from wet- and dry-plate collodion in the collection of the National Archives of Thailand testify to the development of women's fashion in early 20th century Siam in conjunction with the Western style. The elegant, enigmatic pictures are currently on view at the exhibition "Chattharat Phattraporn: Looking Back To Women's Attires In Global Fashion" at the National Library's Vajiravudhanusorn Hall. The show runs until Oct 10 and is held to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen's 84th birthday.

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    Mother of all festivals

    Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 03/08/2016

    » Thai silk textiles just refuse to age. Either hand or machine woven, their intricate prints and majestically breathtaking designs to this day raise people's eyebrows in appreciation.

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    Iconic shoe designer's creations on display in Bangkok

    Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 26/08/2016

    » After having been fascinated with Roger Vivier's gorgeous creations for two years, Thai ladies will have the opportunity to learn more about this legendary brand and what has made it embraced by sophisticated women around the world.

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    The French art of tea

    Life, Pamela Tan, Published on 05/08/2016

    » Mariage Frères, one of the world's most iconic and luxurious tea brands, is now officially distributed in Thailand by Dean & Deluca, the gourmet food and beverage brand from New York. Tea lovers can now savour the 300-year-old tea brand with a selection of over 20 blends to choose from, through the art of tea making in true French style at Dean & Deluca flagship outlet on the ground floor of MahaNakhon Cube Building.

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    Hill tribes reap benefits of Queen's kindness

    Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 28/07/2016

    » The gradual surge of charming hill tribe fashion and accessories like the colourful skirts, shirts, bags and shoes seen on tourists and Thai hipsters nowadays would probably have one unexpected person to thank: Her Majesty the Queen.

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    Museum (store) dreams

    Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 28/07/2016

    » The Metropolitan Museum of Arts in New York is the second-most visited museum in the world, trailing only after France's Louvre. This legendary statistic alone should be more than enough to make this institution a must-see whenever you're in Manhattan. With over 20 centuries of artefacts around the world of cultural, historical and artistic significance, the museum's collection is one that Thailand may never rival.

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    Fight the right fight

    Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/06/2016

    » There were rainbows everywhere. From the stage and the cake to the crowd that adorned themselves in seven bands of colour and more, everything was bright and vivid at the annual gay pride reception held at the US Ambassador's Residence on Wireless Road last Tuesday.

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    Discover Myanmar, in Bangkok

    Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 14/07/2016

    » It's only Thursday, but that's not going to stop anyone from laying out plans for their weekend. Head to the cinema for Ghostbusters, The Purge: Election Year or Ice Age 5, maybe? Or, take advantage of Asarnha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day coming up next week to take a trip outside of Bangkok on an extended holiday? For those who are staying in town this weekend and are looking to extricate themselves from the overcrowded shopping malls and pubs, Museum Siam is offering an alternative soirée on Saturday with "Myanmar Night".

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