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Spotlight shines bright
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 15/01/2016
» Journalistic courage is a timely topic, and the example given by the team in Spotlight shows how legwork, doggedness and conviction can rattle the pillars of the establishment when society needs it.
Bowie, in film
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 15/01/2016
» A shape-shifter on stage, David Bowie naturally found a new home in acting. Over the past 40 years, the late performer starred in many films -- though acting seemed more like another one of his experimental projects -- working with top directors such as Martin Scorsese, Christopher Nolan and the late Tony Scott, and playing roles from vampire and wizard, to alien and Andy Warhol (in Basquiat, a biopic of the artist by Julian Schnabel). It would be impossible to list them all, so here are my five picks on Bowie's screen performances.
Iconic pilot's watch from Oris
Life, Pamela Tan, Published on 15/01/2016
» Trocadero Group, exclusive distributor of Swiss watch brand Oris, has announced the arrival of the new Oris Air Racing Edition V, the fifth edition of the Air Racing pilot watch series, produced in a limited edition of only 1,000 pieces worldwide.
A mighty meaty rendition
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 15/01/2016
» Elaborately presented food, a futuristic kitchen, an expensive wine list and a soft-spoken crowd are among the things you won't find at the brand new yet ever-packed eatery by the chef/owner of 2015 Asia's Best Restaurant, Gaggan Anand.
Wives and woes
Guru, Published on 15/01/2016
» Mia Luang (First Wife) is undoubtedly a classic. The novel by celebrated author Kritsana Asoksin has seen six TV renditions and a few musicals. It tells the story of Dr Anirut, an unfaithful, insatiable man who has numerous affairs until he messes with the wrong woman, Ornin.
A lovable ladybird
Life, Pamela Tan, Published on 15/01/2016
» St Valentine's Day is nearly upon us, and the house of Blancpain, the watch manufacturer from Le Brassus, is celebrating the occasion in grand style -- writing a new episode in its enduring love story with women with the launch of a limited edition of its Ladybird model for St Valentine's Day 2016.
New face, same buns
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/01/2016
» Panlee Bakery in Bang Rak district is one of the oldest bakeries in Bangkok, dating back to 1950. The family-run venue has undergone a facelift, providing patrons new and old with a more inviting atmosphere. From its humble beginning as a vendor selling baguettes and loaves from a basket, Panlee has grown into two shophouses offering a great variety of cookies, stuffed buns, cakes and more.
Leading the blind
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 15/01/2016
» Dawn is breaking and Lumpini Park is already packed with runners and joggers warming up for their morning exercise.
Three Thais on top
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 15/01/2016
» The Prudential Eye Awards, a prestigious art competition celebrating Asia's up-and-coming contemporary artists, returns for its third year, and we can't help but notice three Thai names on the shortlist (because who doesn't notice Thai names?). So, we've asked Tawan Wattuya, Sutthirat Supaparinya and Anupong Charoenmitr to give us a little show-and-tell about their pieces.
Home is where the hope is
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 15/01/2016
» Growing up, most of us were taught not to talk to strangers, much less homeless people. They are potentially dangerous or mentally ill, we were told.