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The star's movie debut
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 21/03/2014
» Ten years ago, Sukrit “Bie” Wisetkaew made his first visit to GMM Grammy Place — the bastion of Thailand’s pop-music empire. Hours later, the teenager left the high-rise building with little hope of his dream ever coming true.
Slow art in Nan
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 20/03/2014
» The sleepy northern town of Nan was awakened by its first-ever full-scale arts festival, held in late February, with the inaugural event featuring music, movies, poetry, paintings, photography and installations as well as wacky performance art and fashion shows.
Letting it all go
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 25/03/2014
» After 12 years of working in the spa industry, Kisana Ruangsri and Laksuree Detrekpan realised that they needed a new project to work on. Last year, on a Buddhist pilgrimage to Sri Lanka, the entrepreneurs found it, along with the inspiration to open Bhawa Spa.
Violence, bad kharma and just desserts
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 25/02/2014
» The ongoing political conflict in Thailand could be viewed through the prism of bantuek kharma (an account of the commission of deeds which bring bad kharma). The individuals who were responsible for last weekend’s horrific attacks on anti-government protesters in Trat and the Ratchaprasong area of Bangkok that resulted in the deaths of innocent children will one day have to pay for their evil deeds.
Time keeps on rolling
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 17/01/2014
» Associated with one of the oldest American watchmakers, Gruen, founded in 1894, Steven Holtzman now has a brand of his own to write new chapters in the history of haute horology.
Age ain't nothing but a number
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 21/01/2014
» Today, I have fellow writers half my age and find myself interviewing people whose parents are as old as me, yet they still call me Pi (sister) instead of Pa (auntie).
Wine and dine your skin
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 21/01/2014
» Choosing an Anne Semonin pampering package compares to selecting a bottle of wine, especially with names like Le Vintage, La Selection du Sommelier, La Cuvee Speciale and Le Grand Cru.
The prince of polo
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 03/02/2014
» According to Chinese astrology, people born in the Year of the Ox may not get along with those born in the Year of the Horse. The reserved ox seeks stability whereas the outgoing horse pursues adventure. Still, the contrasting personalities may complement each other.
Small screen, big effort
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 13/02/2014
» Making a movie for the small screen is a totally a new venture for Pen-ek Ratanaruang, who confesses that his sole attraction to the tube has previously been watching football matches. And that, he said, is something he can now do on his iPad.
Sex and stress
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 18/02/2014
» February — the month of love — prompts many couples to attempt to rekindle their relationship in the bedroom, but it also poses potential problems, especially for men, whose libido and prowess are often scrutinised, whilst lovemaking.