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'Film' rolls into third act
B Magazine, Kritini Upayokin, Published on 11/03/2012
» It's a sunny Saturday afternoon, only five days before the opening of the film that is meant to mark his comeback following the paternity controversy that has dogged him for months and Rattapoom ''Film'' Tokongsub sits at the Windmill Summit Golf Club sipping watermelon smoothies. It's not exactly the bad boy image one would expect from a man whose name has been front-page tabloid fodder and linked with starlet flings, a paternity suit and DNA test requests.
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An offer he couldn't refuse
B Magazine, Kritini Upayokin, Published on 10/06/2012
» Krissada "Noi" Sukosol Clapp seems like the last guy you'd expect to see using a cleaver for purposes that have nothing whatsoever to do with cooking. Gangster he is not, at least not now, as we meet at Caffe Sonata, a retro-style coffee shop tucked away off Phra Athit Road, once a bustling centre of activity in old Bangkok _ illicit and otherwise. The shop is a throwback to years gone by, with vintage furniture and photos from Hollywood's golden age on the walls. You'd almost expect a Brylcreem-haired, Brando-attitude tough guy to walk in, demanding obeisance or else.
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Rom zeroes to heroes: SCG muangthong united's rise
B Magazine, Kritini Upayokin, Published on 04/11/2012
» No football club even comes close to matching SCG Muangthong United's performance over the past four years. They have seemed nearly invincible, winning Thai Premier League championships in three out of those four years and smashing countless records throughout their incredible 2012 season. Their accomplishments are all the more impressive when you consider how quickly the team has gone from a basement division two club with more players on the field than fans in the stands to one of the most dominant forces in Thai football _ it all took just six years. Now, the Twin Qilins, as they're known to fans, are the reigning champions, estimated to be worth 900 million baht, at the forefront of a new era in modern Thai football and now have their sights set on cracking Asia's Top 10.
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Leader of the pack
B Magazine, Kritini Upayokin, Published on 04/11/2012
» Slavisa Jokanovic arrived in Thailand only three weeks before the start of the Thai Premier League season. The Serbian coach, who during his career played for Deportivo La Coruna the season the club won its only La Liga championship and who spent two seasons at Chelsea, had only a short time to learn about his squad, but within a couple of months the team was stronger and playing better.
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The tie that binds
B Magazine, Kritini Upayokin, Published on 02/12/2012
» For his latest dramatic comedy, Jetsadaporn "Tik" Pholdee had to study a group of people whose culture, patterns of behaviour and manner of dress were completely alien to him: office workers.
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A 'Sideways' look at Bangkok's bizarre and beautiful streets
B Magazine, Kritini Upayokin, Published on 24/03/2013
» Sideways is the name of a group of 11 photographers who spent a year gathering street life-inspired photos and are now showcasing their masterpieces in a new exhibition called "Street Inbox: Exhibition Photography By Sideways". The group drew inspiration from the Bangkok Street Photo workshop conducted by renowned photojournalist Vinai Dithajohn last year at the Thailand Creative and Design Centre at the Emporium. The exhibition opens on Friday and runs until April 30 at the Box Prop & Studio on Phichai Road. It features six photos from each of the 11 Sideways members as well as six photos by their mentor Vinai.
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Jumping in feet first: Brazilian dazzles Thai Premier League
B Magazine, Kritini Upayokin, Published on 24/03/2013
» 'If Thailand wanted me to play for its national squad, I'd say 'yes' in a heartbeat. Thailand is my second home," said Cleiton Silva. The Brazilian-born BEC Tero Sasana striker has been playing in the Thai Premier League for three years and last year's shared honours as the league's top scorer.
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Goal Rush: Exec combines business with beautiful game
B Magazine, Kritini Upayokin, Published on 09/06/2013
» 'Football is like a religion to me," says Ron van Oijen, who is finishing out his term as CEO of American International Insurance. And indeed the exec, better known as "Khun Ron" to the many clubs he's assisted countrywide, has demonstrated his devotion to the sport. Along with playing it for as long as he can remember, over the past three years he's used his position as head of the insurance provider to help fast-track its growth in Thailand, particularly as it pertains to youth development.
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Snapper's saga: A life spent caught up in the frame game
B Magazine, Kritini Upayokin, Published on 14/07/2013
» 'My life is like The Adventures of Tintin," says photojournalist Vinai Dithajohn. "My own version has been quite a ride. If I passed away tomorrow, I'd know that I had lived."
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Fracturing the candid camera
B Magazine, Kritini Upayokin, Published on 29/09/2013
» They take photos with quirky names _ Mutant, Crashes, Urban Animals _ their subjects are captured on the dynamic streets of Bangkok. The content is about the authentic; a cheeky rendering of ironic charm and playful moments in a vibrant city.
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