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So into you, Ariana
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 22/08/2017
» It's true how beautiful people can do no wrong. They can be doing nothing in front of a screen for 10 minutes and people will still be entranced. That was exactly how Ariana Grande's first concert in Bangkok last Thursday kicked off. With a countdown video of her checking herself out looking pretty, swinging around her hair, interacting with her crew and teasing the audience with "I-can't-hear-you" by leaning her ear in towards the camera.
A touch of class
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 26/05/2017
» We all have problems, but your super red arowana aquarium fish being too drowsy to entertain your house guests because it just returned from getting a facelift or being locked out of inheriting a 64 acre palatial estate in the heart of Singapore would surely only qualify as "rich people problems".
The sea, the sky, and a new line of menswear
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 23/03/2017
» The Sirivannavari label keeps tallying up more and more with every collection. Last year it was denim. This year sees the debut of S'Homme, the brand's first foray into menswear -- which also meant a much larger male audience and men's magazine presence at the fashion show last Wednesday. HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana's eponymous fashion brand returned to its old stomping ground at Siam Paragon with the familiar stage and orchestra.
Three's a charm
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 08/09/2016
» One of the most anticipated fashion gatherings of the year is about to be smaller than ever. This year, Fashion Fieldtrip, which features shows by Bangkok's cultishly followed brands, including Asava, Issue and Vickteerut, will be welcoming only 150 spectators. This is a stark difference to the guest list that reached four digits in the past. Whether Fashion Fieldtrip is returning to its roots or is just finding an excuse to downsize in the face of an economic downturn has yet to be seen with how well the shows turn out on Sept 17 at Bangkok City City Gallery. Still, with this relatively new space at Sathon playing host to a handful of highly buzzed and hot exhibitions and events in the past few months, it is in good taste that the three founders of the club decided to hold their fashion/art exhibition inside this popular white box.
Evenings filled with novel suspense
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 20/09/2016
» Tonight is the night if you're up for some suspense and mystery. Running on an annual basis since 2013 thanks to Goethe-Institut, the German, Swiss and Austrian embassies, "Literarische Nacht" or "Literary Evening" returns for the fourth time. Offering insight into modern literature written in German, this event is not to be missed for bookworms and students who study the language.
Dancing queen
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 23/09/2016
» Hailed as a woman who has revived modern tap dance, Sarah Reich commands a strong following -- her YouTube videos have garnered almost 1 million views. Fusing a funky street style and catchy beats of today with classic tap techniques, it's not just swing music that she taps into: Lady Gaga's Bad Romance and Star Wars theme songs are among her playlist. The tap awakens, indeed.
Bollywood stardust on his shoes
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 07/07/2016
» Bangkok does get some Bollywood stardust every now and then. Last month, dancing superstar Dharmesh Yelande, better known on the subcontinent as Dharmesh Sir, was in Bangkok to lead a dance workshop at Rizza Dance Company.
Scouting out new superheroes
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 06/05/2016
» C.B. Cebulski may have been working at Marvel Comics for the past 17 years, but figuratively, he's been with the superhero powerhouse for 40 years -- becoming a fan the second his father handed him his first X-Men comic when he was five.
The wealth of health
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 25/09/2015
» His words tumble out slowly and at times repetitively, without the groomed articulation that one might expect of a global magnate whose job is also to be the poster boy of his empire. He continuously fiddles with a sugar pot. Up close, he seems wirier than in pictures, and save for the iconic long hair and beard, the 65-year-old Brit on the other side of the table looks nothing like one of the world's most influential billionaires.
The international voice
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 26/06/2015
» A thousand unread messages are waiting for Nida "Rimi" Doowa in the hilariously named chat group "Choom Tang Siang Tong" (Junction Of Golden Voices) on Line. Her fellow contestants from The Voice Thailand Season 2 are clearly a chatty bunch, but the Thai-born Indian smiles at the thought of other things the show has brought her in launching her music career.