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Bangkok's Gaggan reigns supreme again
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 23/02/2017
» Bangkok is at the top of Asia's culinary map again as Gaggan claimed 2017 Asia's Best Restaurant spot, for the third consecutive year.
Fresh faces, stale formula
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/02/2017
» The producers at Kantana Group were in for some big challenges when they decided to renew the model-seeking reality show The Face Thailand for a third season. When Season 2 aired in late 2015, it was a big hit -- a television phenomenon that mixes talent-seeking, scripted drama and saucy characterisation of the three mentors -- Metinee "Lukkade" Kingpayome, Namthip "Bee" Jongrachatawiboon and Chris Horwang -- whose constant bickering was the real attraction of the show. It was one of those shows everyone had to watch so they could inject their own commentary and fuel discussions online and in-office pantry.
A home for lunatics
Life, Published on 23/02/2017
» The Live Lounge sits on top of the Sportsman Bar close to Nana in Bangkok. It's furnished with red vinyl booths and tall stools. Pool tables lie in the next room, cigarette smoke lingers on the deck outside and the air conditioning is turned up a bit too high.
A triumph for all seasons
Life, Published on 23/02/2017
» Still only 23 years of age, violin soloist Elizabeth Basoff-Darskaia is yet another in an ever growing procession of accomplished millennial musicians who will be vying for the limelight in coming decades. Accompanied by the recently renamed Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra and returning Dutch conductor Wim Steinmann, she worked her way assuredly through Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons last Wednesday, Feb 15, in the Small Hall of the Thailand Cultural Centre, and one was taken over by the well-honed artistry and reliable technique, which are always undeniably there, but what is it about the character and personality of this particular player that can possibly set them apart from the legions who are likewise joining the concerto circuit wide-eyed and hungry? Especially in this work -- among the most recorded and continually performed of all Baroque masterpieces?
Cities of light
Life, Published on 23/02/2017
» One can actually play a word game starting with G when exploring the Swarovski spring/summer collection, as the designs are named from Gardenia and Gisele to Guilty and Granite, not to mention Good Mood.
Twisting tradition
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 23/02/2017
» Tharinee Sribenjachote has a funky approach to revolutionising fine jewellery, from naming her collections to designing edgy rings and earrings.
Your horoscope for 24 Feb - 2 Mar
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 23/02/2017
» Spot-on horoscope for work, money, coupled & single life from famously accurate Guru's fortuneteller. Let’s see how would you fare this week & beyond!