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From drinks to dessert
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 06/06/2014
» With this heat and the political situation, we all could use some cold treats with an extra special kick to really calm the nerves. Luckily, some of our favourite drinks have morphed into edible forms that can be enjoyed during the day and don’t require the bar to open first. Different establishments are rolling out their seasonal menus this month and here we pick the ones that will help you keep your cool this summer.
Happiness is extra dessert
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 13/06/2014
» Good grief, it’s finally here! The opening of Thailand’s very first Charlie Brown Cafe at Megabangna deserves at least a 10-minute happy dance. It may be the 33rd branch to open, but the fact that it is the third largest of all the Charlie Brown Cafes around the world deserves another hooray. Inspired by the world-famous Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, the spacious, themed cafe is decked out with all of the leading characters from the strip that people have loved for 64 years and counting.
Oh là là!
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 27/06/2014
» Enough with the macarons already, Bangkok! It’s about time something else usurped the position of this overexposed French treat in cafes and today another sweet, also from the country of refined cuisine, has landed in town in the form of eclairs.
Down to a tea
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 26/06/2014
» If you’ve ever wanted to market and sell a product that might eventually make its way to becoming iconic and part of a national identity, you may be able to learn a few things and take a few case points from tea. One of the key players in the industry is Twinings, the British marketer that has been selling tea since 1706. Stephen Twining is from the 10th generation of the famous tea family and is not only a tea master, but also a seasoned spokesperson that can chat about tea all day.
Tea-ing off
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 04/07/2014
» Our nation is used to the idea of tea packaged in tackily labelled plastic bottles — the taste of tea itself is ambiguous, but sugar abundant. Of course, something as universal as tea is enjoyed in various ways around the world, but our thoughts don’t stray far from the British when we think of the classic drink.
A throne, Batman, maids and more
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 10/07/2014
» Although Doraemon and his pals never did make it to the inaugural Bangkok Comic Con to dazzle fans with their live show and there wasn’t even the slightest hint of Star Trek on the programme, there was still more than enough to keep the comic book and TV show groupies satiated for the time being.
Get that 70s vibe, in a modern way
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 22/05/2014
» Europe has long been excited about Jonathan Saunders’ work since he was commissioned to design prints for Alexander McQueen, only two days after his graduation show in 2002. Making his debut at London Fashion Week in 2003, he has remained a staple ever since, until he decided to take his collection to New York Fashion Week in 2008.
Comic Con conquers Bangkok
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 23/05/2014
» The chance to peruse through mountains of toys, buy comics at ridiculously low prices, meet silver-screen idols and have photo-ops with the likes of Iron Man, Arale and other much-loved movie and cartoon characters, finally arrived earlier this month at the inaugural Thailand Comic Con.
Suited for fashion
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 01/04/2014
» Adrian Costanzo may be Australian by birth, but Italian roots run thick in his blood — or in this case, thread. It comes as no surprise that the elegantly dressed 31-year-old has made his own clothes since the age of eight.
Quiff in a jiff
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 20/05/2014
» While the 60s quiff hairdo may be a bit much for, well, most functions in life, it’s not a bad way of getting your hair out of the way in this sweltering summer heat.