Dear Mr. KIA: I’m going to be in Thailand for two months, and I need a teacher that can tutor me in algebra. It would be nice if he/she could speak English.—Nerd
in Siam (read more...)
Work from home, be your own boss and you might even get rich. By Alisara Chirapongse
From eBay to e-commerce, we chart the recent leaps and bounds of online shopping in the Kingdom and the paths of a few pioneers who are already cashing in on Thailand’s belated entry into the online marketplace.
Stuck in a jam on Bangkok’s “express” way or are you just bored of staring at the pants of the girl standing in front of you on the BTS? (read more...)
While it can’t promise to land you a job at Tony and Guy, Kiehl’s Stylist Series does give you a range of products to recreate that salon-styled effect (read more...)
The general manager of PaySBuy, Somwang Luangphaiboomsri, gives us a low down on what to look out for in a website to avoid online spams.
Up-to-date. Are there any new products? Most online stores have statistics showing how long they have been opened or when was the last time the shop got updated. (read more...)
The buzz: Small and cozy wine bar Chin Chin (named after the owner’s grandfather) is a good spot to hold important work meetings or to just chill out with a few friends after work. (read more...)
The buzz: The once popular French restaurant has become a “café.” According to them, that means wifi, new Italian and Chinese dishes and lashings of lattes. (read more...)
1. Why did Noppadon Pattama resign from his position as
Interior minister?
a. He couldn’t fi nd Thailand on a map.
b. The job Thaksin hired him for was done.
c. He doesn’t speak Cambodian.
d. He got only 278 confi dence votes whereas his buddies got 279. (read more...)
Up-and-coming indie-rock band Cocktail (singer/songwriter Ohm, guitarists Jet and Chao, drummer Ayu and bassist Hlong) has just released their new concept album In The Memory of Summer Romance. The young rockers shoot the breeze on their inspiration, band name and the changing seasons.
Montri Toemsombat was first noticed for his work with textiles—creations closer to pure art than fashion. With Nano-Thailand, he has changed mediums to photography and his exploration of Thainess has been enriched through years of traveling and living abroad. (read more...)
Navin Rawanchaikul is one of the few Thai artists to have achieved major international recognition. He’s coming out with a massive “Art and Life Magazine” titled Navin’s Sala and an accompanying exhibition, see +art page 28. (read more...)
The pop quintet—vocalist Dim, vocalist/ guitarist Ruzzy, drummer Tonk and bassist Jump—are serving up their addictive tunes at Dream Chaser Live 2008: Bikers and Rockers Save the World. See +music page 25.