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  APP OF THE WEEK Easy Touch

  25 May 2013 : So you don't trust your manufacturer and are afraid that the physical home button on your smartphone is wearing out before time. Or probably you are pushing it a lot more often because of your social network life.

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  Light up the night

  24 May 2013 : The stupa displaying holy relics of Lord Buddha, where worshippers can gather during today's Visakha Bucha Day celebrations, lights up Sanam Luang at night. One of the most important days in Buddhism, Visakha Bucha marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Buddha. With the permission of His Majesty the King, every year Sanam Luang hosts the celebration, with Buddhists from all over the country travelling to the capital for the special opportunity to worship the holy relics.

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  Follow your star

  17 May 2013 : Dear Capricorn, you handle large tasks without a problem. Your output receives praise and leads to more good things for you. If you're single, a much older admirer is on the cards.

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  Get ready for another movement

  16 May 2013 : To mark International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHOT) tomorrow, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration in collaboration with Tiffany's Show Pattaya and the Thai Transgender Alliance is holding a seminar on military recruitment among people with diverse sexual preferences.

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  Weathering the change

  15 May 2013 : Small ants carry their eggs at a certain time of the year, usually in the middle of May. For traditional farmers, the migration heralds a change of season. Within three days, rain will start to pour and farmers will till their soil and sow seeds for rice or other crops.

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  An unbroken record

  15 May 2013 : With his thick and coarse fingers, the pen looks too small and out of place in Eiam Sompeng's hand. The shape of his hands and fingers confirm that he is a farmer, through and through.

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  The wonder of breast milk

  14 May 2013 : It seemed like a miracle when a pre-term baby survived her second day without oxygen support. But it wasn't. It was simply nature.

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  HEALTH

  A stitch in time ...

  14 May 2013 : Our bodies undergo dramatic changes as we get older. It can be relatively simple for a woman in her 20s to lose a few kilogrammes. But when she hits her 30s, the weight doesn't come off quite as easily as it used to, and slimming down can get even more challenging once she enters her 40s.

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  Consultation room with a view

  13 May 2013 : A skytrain commuter or not, this weekend you can be examined by medical staff and find out how healthy or unhealthy you are, not at a hospital but the Sanam Pao BTS station. And it's free of charge.

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  Cool your jets, it's not sci-fi

  13 May 2013 : Guess where this was taken? No, not a futuristic sci-fi city or a dystopian steam chamber, this is a pedestrian skywalk at MBK at Pathumwan intersection. To relieve passersby from the suffocating heat, MBK unleashes jets of vapour from pipes, creating a surreal image against the high-temperature haze.

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  Horizons not all that's expanding as foreign food fills local plates

  12 May 2013 : Take a close look at this picture. You are looking at progress. If you want to truly know how far Thailand has developed in a quarter of a century, then look no further than this Strawberry Caramel Honey Toast.

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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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