Four young prodigies in a Thailand Showcase
On Tuesday June 18th at The Bangkok Club in Sathorn a memorable event took place. Four young Thai artists performed a concert of classical repertoire which amazed the select VIP attendance. Three pianists and one violinist performed top classical pieces of the concert repertoire and I have been told as I am certainly no expert […]
Once upon a time, there was a utopia called Thailand…
Let me tell you an old story that I often think of these days. Once upon a time, there was a young fisherman called Taro Urashima. One day he found some kids toying with a turtle on the beach. He went to rescue and release the turtle to the sea. The following day, the turtle […]
A glittering look at Bangkok global hotspot of bling. My time as a Gemologist-in-Training
Jewellery. What is it and why do we wear it? Across cultures and spanning the history of humanity, the act of adorning our body for women and men is both personal and universal. It can be art or seduction; it can be a form of protest, or of rebellion. Jewellery, what is says about us […]
H.E. Mr. Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Thailand
EXPAT LIFE sat down with H.E. Mr. Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Thailand to find out more about him and his posting to Thailand. How long have you been the Ambassador to Thailand? Well, as you say, time flies. It has been almost two years now. We arrived at […]
H. E. the Ambassador of Spain to Thailand Mr. Emilio De Miguel Calabia
Expat Life sat down with H.E. the Ambassador of Spain to Thailand, Mr. Emilio De Miguel Calabia to find out what he thinks of his posting and how he has enjoyed the last two years.Emilio did you arrive to Thailand from home, or were you posted somewhere else before?I came directly from Madrid. I had been […]
H.E. Mrs. Suchitra Durai, Indian Ambassador to Thailand
Did you know that the origin of the Thai greeting sawadee (hello) comes from the Sanskrit word स्वस्ति (svasti) meaning blessing or wellbeing? After a morning with H.E. Mrs. Suchitra Durai, Indian Ambassador to Thailand, I had the opportunity to learn so much more about the deeply rooted connections between these two ancient cultures. The […]
Cacao: an exotic elixir of life
Cacao, Theobroma cacao, is a tropical tree of the Sterculiaceae family but we all know it as yes folks, you guessed it, chocolate! This wonder of a plant has given us generations of delight from the Aztecs to the early enamoured Europeans to us now, in this world, where we have created many indulgences. We […]
Interview with Ambassador of Israel to Thailand, H.E. Dr. Meir Shlomo
Expat Life sat down with the Israeli Ambassador to find out about his appointment to Thailand and his route to the post. How long have you been the Ambassador to Thailand? I assumed the role of Ambassador of Israel to the Kingdom of Thailand in August 2017 and presented my credentials to His Majesty the […]
Bangkok Madam chapter 2 The Baking Class
“Hmmm, I wouldn’t say she was ugly, but as for beautiful, that’s not a word for her.” Asako was quick to recover her normal breezy attitude. “As for her popular classes, I guess Japanese ladies like someone bossy. They want to be told what to do. They like to follow whoever tells them what to […]
Festival Du Feminin
A transformative journey by women for women. The weekend of 15/16th March was an interesting one. One full of new experiences. I went with an open mind.I have always been interested in the spiritual side of our lives. Yoga, reiki and meditation have been things that I have practiced from time to time throughout my […]