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Looking at the positives of lockdown
B Magazine, Story by Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 17/05/2020
» Covid-19 is like a command from Mother Nature ordering us to stay still. Of course, it is natural that after staying at home for a while, many people are craving freedom and are anxious to resume their usual lifestyle. People are frustrated by not knowing when the lockdown order will come to an end or at least ease up. However, when looking at the situation from a different perspective, being forced to restrict your movement has a silver lining as it has brought tremendous advantages and remarkable social values worthy for us to adhere to in a new normal way of life.
Virus has revived the age-old Thai spirit
B Magazine, Story by Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 26/04/2020
» Covid-19 has forced all of us to stay at home when we can, and when people are stuck at home almost 24/7, eating inevitably emerges as a top issue.
Hygienic and tasty
B Magazine, Story & photos by Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 19/04/2020
» In general, the daily life of Bangkokians who are staying at home in a concerted effort to prevent transmission of the novel coronavirus is not too bad.
Behold the gentle giants
B Magazine, Story by Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/03/2020
» A short ride on a jeep brought us along the dirt road. It was just after 5pm in Chiang Rai. The weather was cool, with sunlight seeping between the haze and clouds. We arrived at our destination soon enough. Hiding behind walls of bamboo was lush greenery of the paddy field. We walked through, stepping on stones that led further inside to the big bubblelike structure perched on a raised platform. Right next to it is an enclosure where three elephants roamed.
Go further west
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 23/02/2020
» Throughout their decades-spanning career in the music biz, Pet Shop Boys have always operated within the realm of sophisticated synth-pop that advocates varying degrees of dancefloor abandon. For lyricist Neil Tennant and composer Chris Lowe, however, it's not just about the allure of club culture or pure hedonism. From day one, social consciousness gets woven into the sonic fabric of their music. "In a West End town, a dead-end world/ The East End boys and West End girls," Tennant sings about the class and wealth gap on their 1984 debut single West End Girls.
Hog wild on Koh Samui
B Magazine, Story & photos by Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 16/02/2020
» Taking tentative steps onto a long-tail boat on a shallow beach requires a certain sense of balance. After taking our seats, we put on our life jackets. The engine started and we were off in the sunshine and sea breeze to Koh Taen and Koh Matsum, less than 20 minutes from Phang Ka Bay on Koh Samui. By the time we reached the islands, we were drenched from the seawater that splashed us all along the way.
Exotic sites and wild creatures
B Magazine, Story & photos by Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 02/02/2020
» Leaving the popular resort town of Pokhara in late afternoon, our van wove its way through the sprawling hillside roads heading to Chitwan, the lowlands in south central Nepal.
Memories of Chinatown
B Magazine, Story & photos by Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 19/01/2020
» About 80 years ago, the Chinatown along Charoen Krung and Yaowarat roads was a bustling commercial centre. The places were like a gigantic department store selling everything. People from around the country knew they could find all types of goods there.
Stop and smell the miang kam
B Magazine, Story & photos by Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 22/12/2019
» The number of traditional Thai snacks has sadly diminished over time. One old favourite, miang kam, is a savoury snack that requires meticulous skill to prepare. Its many ingredients are, however, readily available in the kitchen to achieve the perfect balance of flavours.
Cartoon culture
B Magazine, Story & photos by Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/12/2019
» Japan is famous for many reasons, but many would put its top-class anime and manga at the top of the list. The success of these industries has contributed to the nation's popularity as a holiday destination for comic book enthusiasts, families and everyone in between. As a result, Japan is home to a wide range of imaginative amusement parks, themed cafes, art museums and shopping streets celebrating its native popular culture.