Tasty and super healthy: coconut for our beauty inside and out
By Tassapon Sutthidetkul In hot and humid country like Thailand, coconut is everyone’s favourite – it’s refreshing and delicious. This tropical fruit is in abundance. You can find it anywhere, in restaurants or on the streets around Bangkok as well as all over Thailand. You would be happy to know that coconut has a lot of benefits to […]
Nancy Chandler does it again: Mapping Nonthaburi
Nancy Chandler extends with purple line to Nonthaburi. Nancy Chandler Graphics does it again! The small publishing house brings its unique mapping skills to Nonthaburi, providing the opportunity for all to explore with confidence this growing community, soon to be serviced by the MRT Purple Line Traine. The Nonthaburi map includes detailed guides to: […]
The 2016 graduates of RIS Swiss Section – Deutschsprachige Schule Bangkok received their “Golden Tickets”
With shining students, proud parents and prominent guest speakers, RIS Swiss Section – Deutschsprachige Schedule Bangkok presented an impressive program to their guests on Friday June 10 , 2016 at this year graduation ceremony and said goodbye to the seven graduates who have successfully completed their school career in 2016. The school welcomed students, their parents, the ambassadors of Switzerland and […]
The ultimate spa: Have you tried the Thai Hammam?
By Veronica Taylor First of all, I must admit, I am a spa snob. The room temperature, music, lighting, cleanliness, scent, robe, pillows, towels, furnishings, pictures, and reception area – everything is up for scrutiny. An extra 10 points are added if, as I lay face-down on a proper massage table and peer down into the hole […]
8 Things You Need to Know About Bangkok Morning Rush-Hour
By Eldon Badua You may already have known this if you are living or working in Bangkok city. But to those who are new or still planning to come to work in Thailand, here are 8 things you need to know. 1. There is a big difference between 8:00am and 8:05am. Waking up is […]
5 reasons to keep an onion beside you
For decades, humans have been cultivating onions which are widely used around the world. Mainly used as a key food ingredient or eaten raw, it is yet to discover one of mother earth’s natural remedy. Onions has also been known for preservation, insect repellent, and medical purposes. But did you know that it had saved […]
Does the expat life increase creativity?
One of the most common ways to cure a creative block among artists is to pack up their bags and head to a new country. This is usually a temporary effort to get those creative juices flowing again, but what about long-term or permanent stays? According to a recent study from Columbia Business School, living […]
Re-entering the workforce: Expat wives working again
Expatriate wives who are stay-at-home mothers might find that re-entering the workforce after a prolonged absence is filled with issues that go far beyond cover letters and interviews. Many moms at the crossroads find themselves battling a paralysing lack of confidence, the degeneration of their skills, and the loss of their professional network of contacts. […]
5 natural beauty tips to fight the summer heat
Trying to adjust your body to the harsh weather of Thailand? Here are some easy beauty tips from Suparna Trikha, a beauty expert based in New Delhi, that can help you cure your summer woes. For starters, let’s work on the diet and exclude the evils – rich gravies, fried snacks, starchy food, alcohol and aerated drinks. What you […]
International Menstrual Hygiene Day 2016
28 May is International Menstrual Hygiene day, which aims to challenge stigma around periods across the globe and raise awareness for menstrual hygiene. This project was part of a UK aid programme WaterAid which are running across Nepal, to improve girls’ ability to manage their periods. For more details and information, please visit www.wateraid.org