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Preserving history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/04/2018
» Ruins and ancient sites are always under threat from time and disaster. The great flood of 2011, for instance, damaged 128 archeological sites on and around the city island of Ayutthaya. After the incident, the government provided a budget of 600 million baht for the clean-up and restoration work, and there was also financial and technical aid from Unesco, as well as certain foreign countries.
Grand Opening
Life, Published on 27/04/2018
» Philippe Lassaux, CEO of Hthai (Thailand), hosted the opening of the first COS (Collection of Style) store in Bangkok at the EmQuartier shopping complex. Founded in 2007, the high-end brand under the H&M Group is known for timeless, understated designs. The store's interior reflects its design aesthetic, featuring natural materials and modern features framed by a distinctive black basalt stone facade. Guests included Supaluck Umpujh, Machida Techapaibul, Hathairat Charoenchaichana, Yuwared Sarutanond, Leila Soontornvinate and Thitipong Lorprasert, who checked out the menswear, womenswear and childrenswear from the spring-summer 2018 collections, while DJs Monton Jira and Phunk played upbeat music.
Star gazing
Life, Published on 27/04/2018
» Rujitr Suthanaseriporn, general manager of Sisley (Thailand), hosted a sky-high party at Cé La Vi Bangkok, on the 39th floor of Sathorn Square Tower, to launch luxurious scalp and haircare products under the Hair Rituel by Sisley brand. Nicolas Chesnier, Sisley regional managing director for Asia-Pacific, presented the brand story, seven years in the making and involving hair experts at the Centre de Santé Sabouraud in Paris for product-testing. Guests obtained tips on caring for their tresses with the new products containing plant extracts, while two young women, Chatcha Patumthip and Wisawan Chewangkul, were given a hair makeover by famed stylist Somsak Chalachol.
The quintessence of Thai cuisine
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 27/04/2018
» Opened a little over a month ago, R. Hann (pronounced "ah-han" and meaning "food") is a fine dining Thai restaurant run and co-owned by Chef Chumpol Jangprai, Thai cuisine master and cooking celebrity.
Beyond the bag
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 27/04/2018
» Women (and some men too, to be honest) go hysterical for Hermès' Birkin bag. There is no denying that the French maison's handbag is one of the most globally recognised icons and coveted items, but mention of their furniture line may draw a few blank looks or two. There are no shortages of accessory or fashion houses that also cover interior living grounds, be it American classic authority Ralph Lauren Home or the Italian peacock that is Versace Home. But what exactly is the Hermès aesthetic and what is so enticing about it? How does it encapsulate its high-end luxuriance when their art direction seems to be less is more?
Living the dream
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 27/04/2018
» Paris may not be as famed for the art of afternoon tea as the UK, but that doesn't mean it's not worth your while. If you're in the City of Lights and have a craving for some top-notch tipple time, make it at Cafe Antonia, housed inside the palatial hotel Le Bristol. The cafe may be named after Queen Marie Antoinette (her mother called her Antonia as a child), but crowds from all circles seem to be drawn to this airy eatery that offers drinks, sandwiches and afternoon tea. There's not even that many tourists, but rather, a large number of locals, be it office men, fashionable Parisians or senior women who come for their delightful high tea sets.
Overcoming the racial divide
Life, Sawarin Suwichakornpong, Published on 26/04/2018
» Shakespeare writes in The Winter's Tale that "there were no age between 10 and three-and-20, or that youth would sleep out the rest". Adolescence, or the marked "teenage years", encompass elements of biological growth and major social transformation, both of which are decidedly products of nature and culture. The time between youth and maturity can be sorrowful, hard, fun, sad and amazing. It never fails to inspire writers of fiction, to attempt to unravel the complexities of this concept of life. Charting into the unknown is always a favourite subject of those who write.
Ringing in the new year again
Life, Story and photos by Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/04/2018
» Although the nationwide celebration of Songkran was two weeks ago, the traditional Lanna Songkran ceremony in Chiang Rai marked its revival last Friday, after having disappeared for 30 years.
Out of the shadows, almost
Life, Ariane Sutthavong, Published on 25/04/2018
» The coming months could mark a turning point for Thailand as an art destination, as the country prepares to host not one but three major contemporary art events.
AT Belt Drive Turntable
Life, AKIN, Published on 25/04/2018
» The Audio-Technica AT-LP7 Belt Drive Turntable is engineered to deliver a superior high-fidelity listening experience. The AT-LP7 offers manual operation and is supplied with the VM520EB Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge, built-in switchable phono/line preamp with selectable MM/MC (moving-magnet/moving-coil) capability, removable dust cover and accessories.