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Multi-Purpose receptacle
Life, Athit Perawongmetha, Published on 24/01/2012
» Millions of cut flowers, all neatly bundled up and waiting for retailers to come collect them, can be seen every day, shortly after sunset, at Pak Klong Talat on Chakkraphet Road. Another common sight is the dozens of market porters, each equipped with a large basket strapped to a trolley. These hard-working people play a major role in the ongoing success of Bangkok's biggest trading centre for wholesale flowers, fruit and vegetables.
Snacking the right way
Life, Published on 24/01/2012
» When it comes to identifying the causes of weight gain and obesity, snacking is always a prime suspect. For many people, snacking is a source of excess calories, fat and cholesterol that helps pack on the pounds while increasing the risk of long-term health problems.
Keep funds independent, say experts
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 25/01/2012
» International experts have advised Thailand to solve discrepancies in its three health-care schemes rather than attempt to merge the funds into a single national system.
Rock-Solid Hollywood star
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 25/01/2012
» Last year in the hyperkinetic film Fast Five, Dwayne Johnson growled and grumbled playing the role of a federal agent chasing a pack of auto-bandits in Rio de Janeiro. Johnson, also known as The Rock, is a prime cut of beef that glitters in the Brazilian sun; yet the man holds his character with gravity, zipping through the breakneck action with all scowl and no smile.
Erawan Tea Room
Life, Published on 25/01/2012
» The Thai chef from Erawan Tea Room presents the original taste of Thai curry to spice up your days with flavourful, sensual Thai cuisine.
Weekend of jazz beckons
Life, Published on 25/01/2012
» For the fourth year running, Mahidol University's College of Music is hosting the Thailand International Jazz Conference in the verdant, open-air setting of Suan Phrueksa Duriyang, from Friday to Sun, Jan 29.
Neophytes chosen for new drama
Life, Published on 25/01/2012
» After a search launched four months ago to find fresh faces for a forthcoming TV soap opera called The Sixth Sense, four new actresses have been selected and were introduced to the public recently at a press conference.
Delightful stage dance
Life, Published on 25/01/2012
» Sangkeet Saranrom, a cultural programme of the Bangkok Bank's Musical Art Centre, presents a lakhon nork play with an all-male cast on Phra Apai Manee, featuring the famous episode of "Fleeing the Ogre Wife", on Saturday at 4pm at the Kukrit Institute.
Screening of old films at BACC
Life, Published on 25/01/2012
» The Thai Film Archive organises a screening every Tues, Wed and Thurs at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), with a mix of both old and new Thai films, as well as a programme of international cinema. The screening is free and takes place in the screening room on the 4th floor. With this temporary auditorium located at the convenient location right in the heart of Pathumwan district, the Film Archive can now deflect some of the complaints its headquarters in Salaya (which has a much better screening environment, though) received for being too far and too inconvenient, especially for movie fans who do not drive.
Korean stars in Hua Hin
Life, Published on 25/01/2012
» Fans of Korean TV series will have two reasons to scream their lungs out this weekend. At Hua Hin International Film Festival, which begins tomorrow until Sunday, Jan 29, two Korean superstars will walk down the red carpet and show their dazzling faces to the predictably awaiting horde of admirers.