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THE COUNTRY'S SOURCE OF LIFE Throughout the 70 years of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s reign, His Majesty had initiated more than 4,000 projects for the benefit of the country and the people. Among those, more than 2,000 projects were related to water and irrigation. Having visited every square inch of the country, His Majesty was aware of water problems and the importance of water management. His Majesty’s first water project was Khao Tao reservoir in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, back in the summer of 1962. After paying them a visit, His Majesty saw that the people lacked fresh water for consumption and agriculture. Therefore, His Majesty ordered the building of a reservoir to collect rainwater instead of letting it flow into the sea. Khao Tao reservoir was built in 1963 and is capable of storing up to 600,000 cubic metres of water. His Majesty believed that water is the…

THE RIVER OF LIFE FOR THAI PEOPLE “The King is water, and I am the forests who always pay respect to water,” said Her Majesty Queen Sirikit when visiting Ban Tham Tew, Song Dao district, Sakon Nakhon province on December 20, 1982. Her Majesty Queen Sirikit had always worked tirelessly alongside His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, particularly in conserving the forests of Thailand. Their Majesties had visited every part of the country and learned about the hardship that people in rural areas faced. Forests were disappearing, both naturally and due to deforestation. Without forests, seasons would be affected, and everyone would be affected. Her Majesty encouraged people to grow trees near Phu Pha Lek in Ban Tham Tew. Her Majesty entrusted Thanphuying Suprapada Kasemsan and Col Rewat Boonthap to prepare a rai of land to grow around a hundred trees to set an example for the locals. The project was called…

Dear King Power members, “...The King is water, and I am the forests who always pay respect to water. The king builds reservoirs, I build forests,” said Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and this represents Her Majesty’s dedication to restoring forests in Thailand through the “Pa Rak Nam” Project, which promotes peaceful coexistence between man and forest. On the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty’s birthday anniversary on August 12, 2017, Power Magazine presents “The River of Life for Thai People”, a story about the “Pa Rak Nam” Project, based on Her Majesty’s devotion to the people of Thailand.And on the occasion of National Mother’s Day, Power Exclusive brings you heart-warming stories about mothers and their children who will share their memorable moments. Our fashion set features Thailand’s supermodel Metinee Kingpayome Sharples who has given us an exclusive interview about her life as a mother. Our Destination feature…

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FLAVOURS OF TRAVELLING Life is a flavourful journey for two travel and shopping buddies “Mark Thawin P Seawtong” and “Daeng Nantana Huangrak“. King Power, as the gateway to every traveller’s journey, is like a seasoning that makes a trip more pleasant for the pair. Mark and Daeng began their friendship one fateful day five years ago, and it was a memory to cherish for life. “We met through a client and my assistant. We share the same lifestyle -- we love food, travel and shopping -- so we hit it off right away,” Mark recalled. Thanks to their shared interests, they soon became food, shopping and travel buddies who explored the world together. “When I travel with my friends and the trip is shopping-focused, Daeng is always invited,” said Mark with a smile. He shared the story about his recent trip to Germany, in which he went with six close friends.…

Explore the new King Power Rangnam which offers more than just duty free shopping as it is set to become the new "Lifestyle Destination" of  Thailand Brand Boutiques are located, featuring luxury fashion brand such as  Alexander McQueen, Armani Exchange, Bally, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Calvin Klein Jeans, Coach, Emporio Armani, Gucci, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Moncler, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, Stuart Weitzman After its major renovation, King Power Group is now ready to unveil the new King Power Rangnam, starting from October 1 onward. The 14,000 sq m of space is transformed to a world-class venue offering the best products, experiences and flavours from around the world. Experience world-renowned brands, world-class entertainment with state-of-the-art light and sound, and delightful delicacies from all over the world. The first floor is where Brand Boutiques are located, featuring luxury fashion brand such as  Alexander McQueen, Armani Exchange, Bally, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Calvin Klein Jeans, Coach, Emporio Armani, Gucci, Lacoste,…

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