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Bonjour, Loubi World!
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 30/10/2020
» For the first time ever, heel fanatics will be able to buy themselves a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes for approximately 62 baht. That's a crazy good deal, considering how a pair of shoes from this luxury high-end brand should set you back no less than 20,000 baht. The catch, however, is that all this must be done (and worn) in the Korea-based gaming application Zepeto.
Swing the night away
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 12/09/2017
» The biggest swing party of the city returns this Saturday, so shine your dancing shoes and bring out your swirly skirts and suits. Hosted by Bangkok Swing, Diga Diga Doo! will be a roaring night out with spectacular shows, live performances and a swing floor on which to dance the night away.
The politics of parade outfits
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 15/08/2016
» 'That is the type of design we need," Thailand's shooting athlete Tanyaporn Prucksakorn says of Team USA's opening ceremony look.
Robots to taste-test Thai food
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 31/10/2014
» Leave it to the electronic tongue and nose to distinguish how deliriously delicious or insanely crappy a certain tom yum tastes. If Thai food is to have a distinctive uniform recognised by the whole world, well, a standard's got to start somewhere right?
British style with a Korean accent
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 16/10/2014
» It may sound out of place: a Korean brand that sells quintessentially British clothes.
Smoke and mirrors
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 16/10/2013
» Magic. In an era of smartphones that can perform once-impossible tasks, the word doesn't quite evoke the same allure and mystique that it once did. But despite its diminishing appeal as a form of mass entertainment, the art of illusion still has a few rabbits left in its hat. In July this year, 13-year-old Thirawat Kongnugul glided past young wizards from all over the world to bag second place in the International Brotherhood of Magic's yearly Stage Contest in Arizona _ proof that Thai magicians still have a few tricks up their collective sleeve (see accompanying story).
Way of the (would-be) wizard
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 16/10/2013
» Thirawat Kongnugul waves his hands and a single ball replicates and becomes four. Next, with another dramatic flourish, he makes one thimble multiply into five, then quickly reverses the effect.
Blueprint for Success
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 24/05/2013
» As someone who really goes out of her way to avoid at all costs dressing or using accessories like other high-street clones and trend followers, I felt like I had hit the fashion lottery jackpot when I came across Blueprint Trade Show and Emporium last week.
Lessons in life
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 13/03/2013
» As the first non-Thai and non-cleric to be appointed head of Ruamrudee International School, Dr Peter Toscano has come prepared for the challenge.
Degrees of Fame
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 01/02/2013
» Can you learn to be a star? Perhaps, or at least that's what a lot of young people believe, for it has been biologically embedded in our instinct to want the easiest and most entertaining job that also comes with fame and money.