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The ground where history stands
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/01/2019
» After almost five decades as an icon of Thai hospitality and the Bangkok skyline, the five-star Dusit Thani Bangkok will open its door to the public for the last time tomorrow before closing down for a grand renovation.
Beautiful ideals
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 18/12/2018
» Bringing a close to this year's beauty pageant season, Catriona Gray from the Philippines was yesterday crowned the 67th winner of Miss Universe, one of the biggest international pageants. The event was broadcast to millions worldwide who tuned in to cheer for their country's representatives and their favourite beauty queens.
Measure for measure
Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/12/2018
» Sustainability is everybody's problem. And while we encourage companies to adjust their corporate practices to suit circular economy practices, it's equally important to look at ourselves and ponder how our daily actions and choices are affecting the environment.
Fit for a queen
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/12/2018
» Miss Universe 2018 marks the third time Thailand has become the host country of this world-famous pageant. It is also the third time -- and sadly the last -- Dusit Thani Bangkok gets to host all of the competing beauty queens.
A Night of Thainess
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/12/2018
» Thai silk was the star of Miss Universe 2018's Thai Night gala dinner and fashion show held at Dusit Thani Bangkok on Wednesday evening. The event served as an official welcome to the competing beauty queens, as well as a showcase of Thai culture, fashion design, textile and food.
They know who they are
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/11/2018
» In the dim light inside Bangkok Screening Room, Ivan Coyote transfixed the crowd with stories of their childhood, of grandmas and uncles, and of the conversations our dinner group had at the Isan restaurant around the corner from the venue.
Narcos heads a stellar list of new Netflix shows and films
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/11/2018
» It's 1980s. It's Mexico. And drug war is all the rage in Netflix's Narcos: Mexico, which continues the legacy of the Narcos saga with a new cast, story and country.
Big in Japan
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 09/11/2018
» The 31st Tokyo International Film Festival wrapped up last weekend, with French drama Amanda taking home the Tokyo Grand Prix and Best Screenplay awards. Director Mikhaël Hers' third feature, Amanda tells the story of a young man who cares for his orphaned niece following his sister's death in a delicate tale of familial love and how people cope with tragedy.
Organiser ready to host Miss Universe 2018
News, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/10/2018
» The official organiser of the Miss Universe 2018 competition, TPN 2018 Co Ltd, announced its readiness Monday to host the beauty pageant slated to take place in Thailand on Dec 17.
Top of the world
B Magazine, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/10/2018
» Miss Thailand World 2018 Nicolene Pichapa Limsnukan has plans of rising to the top, and does not intend to go alone.