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thailand-short-shorts.jpg Short pants: Summer in the city gets 'leggy' Youthapong Charoenpan takes a look at the latest variations of short pants, or 'Hot Pants', which have become increasingly popular among young women in the capital during the recent summer months.

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samsen-5-bangkok.jpgSamsen 5 Lodge: An affordable, 'greener' home from home
Kinnareemas recently paid a visit to Samsen 5 Lodge, an environmentally aware guest house located near Khao Sarn Road and close to a number of the capital's star attractions, including the Golden Mount, Grand Palace and Wat Pho.

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jompa-thailand.jpgVillagers 'get a greater say' in new forest management model
While government agencies and villagers have long been at loggerheads over the way protected forest areas are managed, a project called the Joint Management of Protected Areas in Western Forest Complex (Jompa) seems to making progress, providing residents with a more participatory approach.  
  • Stars fuel nation’s name changing craze More and more people are deciding to change their names in line with a trend among popular entertainers, who are convinced that their new monikers are bringing them improved luck and prospects.

  • BTS: Extension serves up new capital connections Nida Tunsuttiwong investigates the long-awaited launch of the BTS skytrain extension, which provides a quick and efficient new way of traveling between the capital and Thon Buri. 

  • CCF: A helping hand that remains in place While supporters of the Christian Children's Fund Foundation (CCF Foundation) provide regular financial support by means of donations, the moral support provided through the program can help underprivileged young people to feel better about themselves, according to Maneeya Dhammataree.
      
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dreaming-m.jpgDreaming in Public: Intrepid interpretations The works of Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook, Hema Upadhyay, Jakkai Siributr and Sheba Chhachhi - four contemporary artists from Thailand and India - are featured in a newly opened exhibition called ‘Dreaming in Public’. Youthapong Charoenpan joined the recent launch at the Silom-based Gallery Soulflower.
 

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koh_kong_h.jpgCambodia: Koh Kong's splendid natural assets
Cambodia’s coastal province of Koh Kong, and in particular its nearby islands, offer similar beach holiday options as those found in Indonesia’s Bali or southern Thai resorts.

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funky_villa.jpg Funky Villa: Party indoors or just chill beneath the stars Youthapong Charoenpan pays a visit to Funky Villa, a new club and bar in Bangkok’s centrally located Ekamai neighborhood, which has taken over the spot vacated by Booze.

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ong-orn-thailand.jpgOng-Orn: Designer strikes the right balance between quality, value
Named after the lead designer's mother, furniture producer Ong-Orn is now exporting its products to several countries, including Germany, Malaysia, South Africa, Taiwan and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
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