Dear Mr. KIA: I think I’m quite good-looking. I’ve been told I’m a pretty girl and I always get voted as the “princess” every year at my university. Thing is, I have a feeling I can take my great looks to another level—as a model. I’m quite tall (175cm—I think that’s tall) and I’m not fat. Anorexic models are old-fashioned these days so the fact that I don’t have a skeletal build shouldn’t be a problem. But before I fall flat on my face at one of those model contests, I think I should prep myself first. Is there anywhere I can get some model training? (read more...)

It’s that purification time of year again, when vegetarian food descends over Bangkok for the annual 10-day Vegetarian Festival, Oct 10-19. Here are some places to stock up on delicious animal-free food products if you are a DIYer, or, you could bring your ingredients to your favorite baan baan joint, and ask the mae krua to whip something up for you—just substitute the animal product with the plant-based version. (read more...)

One in every 10 Thais above the age of 60 suffers from dementia. By changing their lifestyles, it is estimated that half of these loony loongs and aunties could have held on to their sanity. But it’s not just about keeping your wits. In our dog-eat-dog world, smartness counts, and we’re always looking for a way to get an edge on the competition. (read more...)

Compiling scrapbooks, the favorite pastime of Martha Stewart fans and of people who just can’t throw sentimental stuff away, is a dying art. (read more...)

Dear Sexpert, My girlfriend and I have a great sex life, we’ve been together for years, and it’s as good as ever—even better. There’s one thing that needs work, though, and it’s come up more than a few times over the years and causes embarrassment. Soon, we’ll be married and we will be living with her family until our house is finished (it’s under construction) and I’m quite worried about this. What should we do?—Can’t Keep Quiet (read more...)

Winemaking is still in its infancy in Thailand, but already we’re challenging stereotypes. You may not realize that the profession is quite unequal gender-wise, but we will soon have Thailand’s first female vintner. The daughter of GranMonte Vineyards founder Visooth Lohitnavy, 20-year-old Nikki is studying the art and science of winemaking in Australia’s University of Adelaide and Hickenbotham Roseworthy Winery. After graduation, she plans to return to Khao Yai, where the seeds of her love for wine were planted. (read more...)

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The giant vodka brand Smirnoff recently launched a new project called the Smirnoff Ten, in search of a representative from Thailand to join another nine representatives from around the globe. Out of 200 entries, it was pared down to 20 and then to four, and now the lucky person has been found. He will be part of “The Ten” who will attend the global Smirnoff Experience parties in Moscow, Shanghai, Paris and New York, and enjoy the world’s best known bars, clubs and festivals. He gets a monthly stipend for a year, and yes, he’ll get free booze, too. The lucky dude is... Benjarit Nimboonchaj, a former architect, otherwise known as Kang, or DJ Ben, behind Jiving Tribe at Café Democ. (read more...)

Talk on the phone in style with the new MOTO ROKR S9. Never again will you have to walk down the street looking like you’re mumbling to yourself, because this Bluetooth headset wraps around your neck, and looks like a killer set of music headphones. (read more...)

After an intense workout, what better way to reward yourself than by pounding a few beers or martinis. The question is: where? (read more...)