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• Cannes Report: The Coens and Dutch gallows humour

  20 May 2013 : The hottest ticket in Cannes over the weekend is, surprisingly, a pre-Bob Dylan tale of a struggling folk singer steeped in his own hilarious myth: "Inside Llewyn Davis" is the new film by Joel and Ethan Coen starring Oscar Isaac as the title character, with the supporting act by Carey Mulligan (redeeming herself quite nicely from the nonsense of "The Great Gatsby", which opened Cannes last Wednesday) and Justin Timberlake, among others.

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  BOOK REVIEWS Red tape

  20 May 2013 : Few people who have pulled up stakes in Country A and put them down in Country B know what they have let themselves in for. They may expect different customs, mores, traditions and have a basic knowledge of the language. But the red tape involved in integrating will try his (or her) patience to the extreme.

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  K-Pop confidential: Super fans and the craze that consumes them

  12 May 2013 : Somewhere between super fan and stalker lie "tings", the growing army of Thais whose love of all things South Korean goes far beyond the ability to dance Gangnam Style.

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  'Aom' is ready for a change of season

  12 May 2013 : The 2000 South Korean TV serial Autumn in My Heart, or Gaeul donghwa, was a massive hit, not only at home but also among legions of soap fans here, making the prospect of a Thai adaptation daunting for the series' producers.

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  A sumptuous and authentic korean feast

  12 May 2013 : Since Korean TV dramas have become popular in Thailand, and most seem to contain dining scenes, my friends here have started to ask me which is my favourite Korean restaurant in Bangkok.

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  The old meets the bold

  12 May 2013 : South Korea attracts more than 11 million foreign tourists a year. Some are lured by traditional tourists attractions such as Gyeongbok Palace, Dongdaemun market and Namsan (South Mountain). Others hope to catch a glimpse of their favourite K pop star in one of Seoul's more fashionable districts, such as Gangnam.

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  Don't get fancy: Simple kitchens best for cooking thai cuisine

  12 May 2013 : The beauty and convenience of a thoroughly modern kitchen is often a strong selling point when marketing new homes and condominiums. These kitchens should be designed to emphasise beauty and ease of use, while incorporating attractive modern materials. Homeowners want them to be laid out in a way conducive to neatness and order with shelves and cabinets for storing appliances and utensils. Appealing colours and plenty of light are also important for creating a space that is pleasant to work or socialise in, because guests will most likely be invited to sit in the kitchen to eat and chat.

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  Gardening in Thailand: We'd love to do it by the book

  12 May 2013 : Jan Steuten from Chiang Mai writes that he has been living in Thailand for 21 years, but "I never found a manageable and handy book on the subject of how to take care of indoor plants and garden plants. The few times I've seen books on the subject, they cost 1,000 or more baht. I would like to ask you where I can find such a book, in English, at a reasonable price of say 500 baht or less."

• BEAUTY BEAT

  Uplifting experience

  11 May 2013 : Perhaps you want to cut back on your beauty budget, or are just bored with over-advertised products. Maybe you've run out of your favourite product and need an emergency alternative. Don't head to the department store - head to your kitchen.

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  Practicalities of style

  11 May 2013 : While spending six weeks in the Northeast when her Bangkok home was inundated in the floods of 2011, Soravit Kaewkamon had a chance to visit the local zoo where she became fascinated by the beauty of hornbills. Before she knew it, she was spending week after week in libraries studying and researching the tropical bird.

• SLICE OF LIFE

  DOING IT FOR THE KIDS

  11 May 2013 : As a veteran educator, Linden Phanpho says children can learn a number of skills that will take them through kindergarten. And to help them achieve just that, the principal at the International School of Chonburi has an open-door policy which allows students, from two- to seven-year-olds, and their parents to consult with her about the slightest of problems.

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  BLACK BEAUTY

  11 May 2013 : This black and white coffee table paperback with its own case makes no attempt to conceal its purpose: It's a visual presentation of Chanel's "little black jacket", a further development from Chanel's iconic "little black dress".

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