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Frugally floral

Ploy Chariyaves. Flowers are one of the most beautiful things in the world and the most prevalent. Gentrification and urbanisation, sadly, do not leave much space for flowers to thrive naturally,...

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Nice and Nordic

Why have a kitchen when you have Rocket Coffeebar? We could spend an entire day walking in and out of the S49 branch, or any of the branches in fact. Early breakfast? Brunch? Lunch? Daytime cocktails?...

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Choked Up

Chokers have made a huge comeback in the past year, and it’s important to now realise that they come in way more shapes and forms than a flimsy little plastic braid. We’re giving you six distinct ways...

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A good old-fashioned melee

Sire, there’s a battle brewing in Nonthaburi! And I, your humble serf, have embarked on a long and arduous (taxi) journey to reach the Medieval Village in Bang Yai to witness the melee miself. Milords...

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Left or Right? Why not both?

In case you’re looking for something more productive for the weekend other than shopping or Netflix-binging, we’re here to help. We’ve noticed a rising number of spaces — physical and online — where...

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'Altered mosquito next malaria weapon', says Gates

About 10,000 sterilised radioactive male mosquitoes are released to the public in Plaeng Yao district of Chachoengsao on Wednesday, in an attempt to fight dengue. (Photo by Patipat Junthong) SAN...

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US, China museums keen to share

As The Palace Museum in Beijing stages the “Faberge Revealed” exhibition of Russian imperial treasures from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in the United States, more US museums want to share their...

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Not quite Banksy, but trying

Beneath the crackle and hum of Japan’s neon veneer, graffiti culture has traditionally been viewed as mindless vandalism assaulting the country’s highly valued sense of order and cleanliness. Tokyo’s...

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Protecting a valuable import

It’s a shocking fact that an estimated 100 Chinese tourists die in Thailand every year. To be exact, 103 of them lost their lives here last year. “The number is very high,” said Chen Jiang, counsellor...

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Shoot your movie here

Wanasiri Morakul. Tourism is a key factor in Thailand’s economic growth, accounting for 16% of last year’s GDP. That said, the Department of Tourism plans to further promote the country, as one of the...

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Happy 100th birthday Hua Lamphong

Standing as a faded landmark of the capital, Hua Lamphong will turn 100 this Saturday. Over the century since it opened in 1916, Bangkok’s central station has become more than its original function as...

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Reinventing oneself

It isn’t uncommon for people to reinvent themselves when they move to another country. Doing so in their homeland is difficult, as they may well be recognised, even of they undergo cosmetic surgery....

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More than skin-deep

Mrs Aliza Inthaseni stands amid the display of her Aliz Paulin beauty products. photos by Thiti Wannamontha Nowadays, people are paying more attention to their health and appearance than in the past,...

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Communication breakdown

It has been an uncomfortable several months for internet users the Kingdom over, as the government released the drafts of its eight new digital-related bills. The bills immediately became the source...

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'Star Trek' actor Anton Yelchin killed when his car hits him

The driveway to the home of Anton Yelchin, a rising actor, best known for playing Chekov in the new “Star Trek” films, is seen in the Studio City area of Los Angeles. Yelchin was killed by his own car...

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Fashion Flair: The Storyteller

Finally, a petite young woman in black pants and simple crop-top with a geometric neck accent arrived, greeting guests with a smile and introducing herself simply as Miranda. She may be an unassuming...

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Fight against the bite

Aedes aegypti transmits dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika fever and yellow fever. Mosquitos are not just a nuisance. In the past few years, these tiny, buzzing creatures have posed more detrimental...

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Movement of the masses

Last year’s first International Day of Yoga event attracted 7,000 participants. Just sitting comfortably straight while sticking out a little bit of your curling tongue and inhaling through the mouth,...

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All aboard for some big fun

Molam Nittaya. One of my favourite times of the year is when the dry season ends and the countryside is transformed into a sea of green. And nowhere is it more fun to be at this time of year than in...

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Put the freeze on chin fat

People are still obsessing over getting rid of fat lumps on parts of their body, but lately there’s been quite a buzz about a more in-your-face body part. I’m talking about the “at-risk chin fat”. The...

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