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The heat is on

27/05/2012 : A friend has just come back from Bangladesh with some bhut jolokia, which is said to be one of the hottest chillies in the world. The heat of a chilli is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU), and this chilli is supposed to be between 855,000 and 1,463,700 SHU, which makes the Thai prik kee nu, the hottest of Thai chillies, mild by comparison at between 50,000 to 100,000 SHU.
Boy's prescription for success

27/05/2012 : Pakorn ''Boy'' Chatborirak is one of Channel 3's most popular actors, a soap opera heartthrob whose signature facial stubble suggests (correctly) a mischievous nature and a one-time Cleo magazine man of the year. He's just finished wrapping up one prime time series and another starring him is about to begin. He's a superstar in his prime by any definition and ... a pharmacist?

ON THE JOB
No malfunctions here
29/03/2012 : Saner Lohvitee is a military-uniform buff. A graduate of Silpakorn University, the 39-year-old has crafted a trade around his personal passion and now specialises in dressing up military types _ from Burmese generals and American snipers to die-hard hit squads and the occasional colonel _ and all for the sake of cinema. His latest job was on the French-made Aung San Suu Kyi biopic The Lady; in that film, which was shot almost entirely in Thailand, Saner was responsible for clothing the entire Myanmar army, from lowly privates to the top brass.
Five-day spiritual retreat
29/03/2012 : Pun Pun Organic Farm, Tilopa House and the New Life Foundation are holding a five-day retreat called "Earth Breathing, Breathing Earth" to provide an opportunity to learn about meditation techniques, Buddhist teachings and practices from an experienced instructor.
INTERVIEW
Reaping the reward
28/03/2012 : Rumour has it if you throw a coin from an airplane flying over the northern province of Chiang Mai, then your coin will most likely fall on a plot of land owned by businesswoman Nareerat Chantaramungkorn.
Red cross fair begins on friday
28/03/2012 : The annual Red Cross fair is back with a variety of products and fun activities presented by more than 200 organisations, plus goods made by the royal projects and members of the 76 provincial Red Cross chapters.