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Fashion Forward

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Those who have seen the movie The Devil Wears Prada might be under the impression that a fashion magazine editor's office looks cold and steely like the devilishly cynical Miranda Priestly's. But the first step into the office of Panu "Bobby" Sombatyanuchit, Elle Thailand's latest editor-in-chief, reveals an entirely different vibe.

Laying foundations for a brighter future

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

A group of volunteers with good hearts led by former Miss Universe Apasra Hongsakula, along with family and friends, recently travelled to Nakhon Ratchasima to officially gift a new kindergarten building named "Kassapa" to Ban Kud Ngor school in Wangsai, Pak Chong district.

Bangkok airways' birthday bash touched by angels

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Bangkok Airways took a flight of fancy in its choice of the theme "Circus of the Angels Night" to celebrate its 45th anniversary at Centara Grand Hotel at CentralWorld.

Fertilising by the numbers for healthy growth

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Stephen Banister wrote that he'd noticed my recommendation of NPK 15-15-15 fertiliser, adding: "I am able to obtain the 15-15-15 in the slow release pellets but not in the product that you dissolve in water. There is a product called Green Leaves, but the nearest they produce is NPK 15-30-15. Are you able to advise the name of a product that I could use?"

Nothing desperate about this housewife

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Pornpatr Witoonchart ran a bustling art gallery for nearly a decade, but decided to close it up three years ago in favour of a new job description. ''I'm a full-time housewife now,'' she says, chuckling.

A gem of the year

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

[WHAT] 50th anniversary of Judith Leiber

Red cross fair

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

[WHAT] The 46th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar

Elle Fashion Week 2013 promises to bring fashion sensations to a new level

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Now in its 15th year, Elle Fashion Week has become a staple fashion event for Bangkok, and this year it is bringing fashion sensations to a new level.

Sila of zeal

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

With five full-length albums and a string of hits, local rock outfit Zeal has been rocking the circuit for one decade. Now to keep things fresh, guitarist Sila Namtep has joined the band’s four longtime companions (Pex, Ken, Chu, Pok). Along with touring with Zeal, the Chiang Mai-born music enthusiast also juggles his sound engineering routine at Jukebox Radio. See Sila and his bandmates play at...

Jobs gone wrong

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Work can be a pain in the ass (well, provided you actually have to work for a living). Not only do we have to wake up at an ungodly hour every morning, we're expected to put on pants, brave traffic and/or smelly commuters, suck up to the boss, deal with other people, and actually get stuff done on a daily basis. And on top of all that... we're expected to maintain an air of professionalism the...

Think you know what's happening in the world around you?

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Well, Guru doesn't and we need your help! See if you can answer these amazingly difficult questions and win yourself the joy of being right!

The fabrications of fabric

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Now, now, before you get all mad and upset, let me state for the record that I don't mean to pick on the Ministry of Culture. But it's really not my fault because they just make it too damn easy sometimes.

In the Spotlight

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Budding talent Miti Ruangkritya's photography addresses issues close to his heart. While the 31-year-old's work is yet to make waves on home turf, his photographs, which usually deal with social and political issues, have received recognition in Europe, especially in England where he completed much of his formal education. In Asia, he has showcased his craft at workshops and group exhibitions.

Illuminating Shwedagon

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

The Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon recently joined with Degree Lighting, a Thai manufacturer and distributor of lighting products, and Myanmar's MK Group, to organise a charity project called "Lights For Shwedagon". The project raised funds to build four specially-crafted chandeliers, which were installed in each of the four main pavilions marking the four cardinal directions _ north, south, east...

Sea cows to the slaughter

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

At first glance, it appears like any other island in the Andaman Sea: there are white, sandy beaches, a lively village of fishermen, and all a convenient 30-minute boat ride from the Thai mainland. But what makes Koh Libong extraordinary is that it is home to the dugong, the endangered marine mammal.

Fiddling with flamenco

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Violinist, dancer and singer Tania Vinokur is a performer who marches to the beat of her own drum. She was born in Russia, but emigrated with her family to Israel when she was eight years old. Swapping the snow for the sun, Vinokur is a person who embraces fluidity and this sense of fusion clearly manifests itself through her work.

Drawing on culture

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

The 54-year-old is calm and collected, quite unlike the character he draws. French illustrator Jean-Philippe Delhomme stands amidst a bevy of Thai editorial faces - people with really nice houses and who are upper-class event hoppers - and easily blends in with the classy luxuriance of the Sansiri Lounge at Siam Paragon. He meticulously sharpens his colour pencils by hand before thoughtfully...

Bringing people together

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Patcharee Pantoomano Pfirsch set up Bangkok's Networking Community (BNOW) - which has organised networking and social events for the last decade - to address issues that come with working and living in Bangkok for entrepreneurs from all walks of life.

Jessica has the look

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Jessica Amornkuldilok arrives in the lobby of the Centara Grand hotel in a fitted tartan shirt and a pair of jeans, oblivious to the need to pose for a photo shoot. Once the wardrobe problem was solved, thanks to an urgent loan from the Panumas boutique at the hotel, Jessica doesn't waste a minute. Her eyes pierce the camera, she works the outfit and dominates every single snap effortlessly,...

Fishing for fins for China

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:30:00 GMT

BENOA, Indonesia - Dozens of weary Indonesian fishermen sail into a busy port on the resort island of Bali celebrating their lucrative and controversial haul that is destined to end up at Chinese banquets.

Dream chaser

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Earlier this year, Napawee "Yonna" Pakpoom joined ZOO Studio, a Bangkok-based independent record label dedicated to electronic music.

Election made easy

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT

The election for Bangkok Governor will take place this Sunday (March 3). We know how hard it can be to simply even choose a restaurant to dine at with your friends, so we totally understand if some may feel a bit overwhelmed at the prospect of selecting just one out of many candidates vying for the position. But fear not, as we will help you get through this day of monumental importance with our...

Think you know what's happening in the world around you?

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Well, Guru doesn't and we need your help! See if you can answer these amazingly difficult questions and win yourself the joy of being right!

Dear newly-elected future Bangkok governor,

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT

I First off, heartiest congratulations on your imminent victory. I'm sure you've got the celebratory champagne ready to pop open... oh wait! I hope you aren't planning on consuming any alcohol till after midnight on voting day, since the rest of Bangkok has had to suffer through a drinking drought all weekend because of your election. You don't want to start your new term by breaking any laws, do...

The writing's on the wall

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT

As one of the greatest graffiti artist "elders" and one of the most recognised visual artists, Futura is fit to pass on the wisdom he has collected over the years.