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  The robber barons

  Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 09/12/2016

  » When the USSR imploded with the failure of its 75-year experiment with communism, it was every man for himself. As capitalism was working in the US, why not try it? With no equivalent of America's Wall Street, Russians eschewed stocks and bonds and went for the money.

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  French dining at Mandarin Oriental

  Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 09/12/2016

  » Legendary French restaurant Le Normandie at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok welcomes once again Michelin three-starred French chef Sébastien Bras, who will showcase his illustrious cuisine in the City of Angels from Dec 12-17.

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  The non-Hollywood contenders

  Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 09/12/2016

  » Thailand has submitted the monk drama Arpatti to compete with 84 other countries in the Oscar race for best foreign-language film. Here we look at some highlights from around the world before the nominations are announced on Jan 24.

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  Paying it forward

  Life, Published on 09/12/2016

  » A guide to charitable gift ideas that can make a real difference to the needy.

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  Virtual museum pays tribute to life of King Rama IX

  Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/12/2016

  » The Facebook page Infographic Thailand recently launched a virtual museum in memory of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Titled "King 9 Moment", the online tribute was released on Dec 5 to mark the birthday of the late monarch.

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  Gallic goodies

  Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 09/12/2016

  » It doesn't matter whether an establishment is defined as a haute-cuisine restaurant or just a casual workplace of chefs, when it boasts such a prominent postscript like "Joel Robuchon", you can always expect no less than sublime world-class gastronomy.

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  The game changer

  Guru, Catherine Faulder, Published on 09/12/2016

  » <b>The setting:</b> When we heard that The Reflexions had recently taken on its first lady head chef, Dutch national Roxanne Lange, we headed on right over to the Plaza Athénée. After all, this marks a new chapter in the restaurant's storied history. And, what a way to put a fresh interpretation on modern French cuisine -- by adding some warmly welcomed feminine and Dutch flavours to the mix. Chef Lange, having previously worked under Michelin Star guidance at the Savelberg, brings with her a wealth of knowledge in French cuisine as well as her training from Rotterdam too. The restaurant itself, tucked away on the third floor of the hotel, has dim and intimate lighting. The notes of a live piano, played by Jean Francois, The Reflexions resident French pianist, grace the space with sounds of jazz tunes interwoven haphazardly with classical and romantic all-time greats.

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  Holey goes cold and creamy

  Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 09/12/2016

  » With cheesecakes and froyo on the rise in this city, there hasn't been much movement in ice cream and even less so artisanal gelato. So when I heard that Holey Artisan Bakery, which I had previously dubbed the best bakery in Bangkok, was opening an artisan gelato store, I immediately ditched my routine appointments with Llao Llao and Pablo to go try it out.

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  Gym hacks

  Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 09/12/2016

  » Sorry (not sorry) fans of loud and colourful activewear, but trendy athletic wear is going back to the basics of moody tones, sharing aesthetics with practical fashion. To be honest, this has been a long time coming as mass fashion and design have been increasingly keen on cutting down frills. I mean just look at the iPhone 7. Who would have thought a few years ago that the sight of an earphone jack or even earphones themselves could be so unfashionable.

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  The localised dane

  Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 09/12/2016

  » If you've ever sourced any basic kitchenware from Central, you may own something of Scanproducts and not even know it. Established 20 years ago as a premium Danish homeware company in Thailand, Scanproducts has in recent years come out with local brand that is more relatable to this country's middle class homemakers. We had a chat with the company's founder, Danish fellow Jens Viggo Bergsoe, to learn more about "local brand by Scanproducts", the climate surrounding home décor in Thailand and a bit of his personal life, which only furthers the Scandinavian reputation for being model people.

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