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Vivid memories
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 27/10/2016
» The Grand Palace is lately one of the capital's most crowded areas, as people flock to pay their last respects to His Majesty King Bhumibol. Located not so far away is the Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Centre, also worth a visit at the moment for its exhibition showcasing works related to the late king.
The perils of the commute
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 14/11/2016
» A 50-year-old boat passenger was found dead last Thursday morning after he'd disembarked from a ferry on Klong Saen Saep at Nanachat Pier and fell into the canal. The tragedy has once again sparked public concern over transportation safety.
Money talks at the SET
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 14/11/2016
» The fluctuating numbers on the stock board can be agitating to the uninitiated. But now the Investory Investment Discovery Museum, operated by The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), aims to educate the public on investment. The interactive museum, opened this year at the SET's new offices on Ratchadapisek Road, targets beginners who want to understand the basic concept of investment and how it is relevant to their lives.
A smile is a universal language
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 27/09/2016
» Despite a surgical wound that left a mark over Krithee Tipjan's upper lip, he's a happy child who always has a smile as a gift for the people around him.
The next wave
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 06/10/2016
» South Korea knows best how to capture the Thai heart, and the Thai market. Their export of cultural commodities over the decade has been exceptional in different media, from K-pop music to TV series (in both historical and contemporary styles), from movies to cuisine. Now they want to shift the spotlight to Korean books.
Democratic design
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 13/10/2016
» Since Ikea arrived in Bangkok in 2011, the furniture scene in the country has become more vibrant. The affordable price and simple design has helped the brand gain awareness among Thai consumers and changed the way customers think about home decoration.
When it comes to cosmetics, anything goes
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 13/09/2016
» Salmon is great as food -- it's a consensus. But to have a bit of it in beauty products can probably raise some eyebrows, especially when the extracted part is not the meat but its milt. The seminal fluid is mixed with other ingredients and here we have locally-made salmon semen soap.
Kafka as inspiration
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 15/09/2016
» After the premiere of Jitti Chompee's Red Peter contemporary dance at The Hague in the Netherlands went successfully under the support of The Kylián Foundation, the Thai choreographer and director is bringing the show back to local audiences.
Discovering the many layers of Doi Suthep
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 16/09/2016
» When mentioning Doi Suthep-Pui, the golden stupa standing elegantly on the mountain is probably one of the first things people recall. Other than that, people might think of it as a sacred mountain -- one of Chiang Mai's must-visit places. Its role as a natural resource and the closest forest to the city has often been overlooked.
Wild at heart
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 23/09/2016
» The scene at Lumpini Park on Tuesday was chaotic. Twelve park officers were on duty to catch monitor lizards following a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration directive to improve the landscape of Bangkok's biggest park and to control the reptiles' population.