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Light up the night
Life, Published on 24/05/2013
» The stupa displaying holy relics of Lord Buddha, where worshippers can gather during today's Visakha Bucha Day celebrations, lights up Sanam Luang at night. One of the most important days in Buddhism, Visakha Bucha marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Buddha. With the permission of His Majesty the King, every year Sanam Luang hosts the celebration, with Buddhists from all over the country travelling to the capital for the special opportunity to worship the holy relics.
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Thai stars shine at Cannes
Life, Published on 24/05/2013
» While Ryan Gosling might have been missing in action at Cannes, Thai celebrities were out in force.
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Flavours of yesteryear
Life, Ung-Aang Talay, Published on 24/05/2013
» They still do exist, you know: real raan khao gaeng _ curry shops _ where the cook pounds the nam prik personally and takes the time to squeeze genuine, fresh coconut cream, separating it into the hua (first pressing) and the haang, instead of opening a container of dairy milk or (in hanging-offence cases) a can of evaporated milk.
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Match made in culinary heaven
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 24/05/2013
» One of the highlights at the annual Bangkok Chefs Charity gala fundraising dinner is its demonstration of awesome culinary marriages.
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Blueprint for Success
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 24/05/2013
» As someone who really goes out of her way to avoid at all costs dressing or using accessories like other high-street clones and trend followers, I felt like I had hit the fashion lottery jackpot when I came across Blueprint Trade Show and Emporium last week.
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A trio of Masterpieces
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 24/05/2013
» Leading Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Maurice Lacroix recently launched its Basel World 2013 collection, which continues to excite 21st century watch enthusiasts with a series of limited edition masterpieces based on the brand's trademark movements since 1975.
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It's a long weekend, baby!
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 24/05/2013
» Today is Visakha Bucha Day, but to many of us, it's the start to Thailand's favourite activity: a holiday that grants us a long weekend! Visakha Bucha is a three-in-one commemoration of Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death, so good Buddhists will probably be spending this day doing noble things like making merit, abstaining from immoral behaviour, and refraining from killing the fly that keeps buzzing around them.
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Think you know what's happening in the world around you?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 24/05/2013
» Well, Guru doesn't and we need your help! See if you can answer these amazingly difficult questions and win yourself the joy of being right!
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A day at the museums
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/05/2013
» Museums usually conjure up images of boring rooms filled with old stuff on display collecting dust and noisy groups of bored school kids. But some museums in Thailand, both official and unofficial, are dedicated to esoteric subjects filled with exhibits you probably wouldn't imagine meriting their own safe keeping. We hope you'll have some fun while learning something new at these unique attractions and awaken the budding anthropologist in you.
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Let there be luce
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/05/2013
» There are many ways to lighten up your mood in Bangkok. Petting soi dogs and cats (rabies-free ones, that is). Giving coins to beggars (and making a wish to become filthy rich). Going on a "sampling spree" at supermarkets (before your movie). Or reading Guru and liking us at facebook.com/gurumagazinebangkok (pardon the shameless self-promotion).
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