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Destination: Down to the Amazon River

TWILIGHT SKY Sunset at the Amazon River is breathtaking -- the sky becomes pink and gets darker into golden red. In this picture, it looks like the Aria Amazon is floating in outer space. DOWN TO THE AMAZON RIVER Cruising along the Amazon River is many travellers’ dream STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY SETHAPONG PAWWATTANA Although the Amazon River is not the longest river in the world -- that title belongs to the Nile River -- the length of its hundreds of tributaries and streams combined is long enough to wrap around the earth twice. More importantly, the Amazon River is like the lungs of the world.Those living near the Amazon River use it for transportation. Cruising along this river is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that many adventure lovers dream of, because they will get to see wild animals, including the anaconda snake. COLOURS OF AMAZON 1. Even if you can’t see them, you can hear the…
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25 December 2017
LifestyleLifestyle 116Number 116POWER Mag

Remarkable Journey: Architectural Love

ARCHITECTURAL LOVE STORY CHALISA VIRAVAN Every city in this world has its own unique architecture. What kind of architecture do these celebrities love most? Let’s check it out. PHONGMANAS SAWADDICHAI I love the area around the Seine River in Paris, because there are many old buildings, but the people walking in the area are very urban, providing an amazing contrast of old and new. Near the river are the Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Louvre Museum, where you can see architecture in architecture. Two years ago, Dior had its fashion show in the Louvre, and they built a mock-up building inside it, reflecting the culture of mixing old and new. The museum is a beautiful building, and the arts displayed here can fully express their character. KANAPOT AUNSORN It has to be London. It has the right mix of old and new. My favourite would be the Westminster Bridge, not far from the…
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25 December 2017
LifestyleLifestyle 116My WorldNumber 116POWER Mag

MY WORLD
Sentimental Memory

SENTIMENTAL MEMORY Over the past several years, we have seen amazing fashion photography by Sootket Jiwpanit in Vogue Thailand. He’s famous for taking portraits and highlighting his subjects’ emotions. PHOTOGRAPHY:  SOOTKET JIWPANIT STORY:  CHALISA VIRAVAN “I prefer portraits to landscape pictures. Even when I take pictures of places, there are always people in them,” he said. He has taken many photos, and today he shares with us pictures that have a special meaning to him. PARIS “Paris is a romantic city, and I can feel that everywhere. It was a new thing for me at the time, seeing public displays of affection between men and women. I usually carried a film camera with me, and I took this picture because I was impressed with their openness. On the same day, I walked to Le Marais and saw a man trying to get his baby to sleep by humming. I could feel…
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25 December 2017
DestinationLifestyleLifestyle 117Number 117POWER Mag

Destination: Family Holiday

GLORIOUS BLUE On a bright, sunny day, you can see an unobstructed view of Mount Fuji. Some people, despite having been to Japan several times, have never seen Mount Fuji, because of poor visibility. However, if you’re on a skyscraper in Tokyo, it is easier to see Mount Fuji, but then again, it has to be a sunny day. FAMILY HOLIDAYS Few destinations could be as family-friendly as Japan, whether you’re travelling with your children or your parents. STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY SETHAPONG PAWWATTANA When travelling to Japan, people tend to head for Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea if the kids are tagged along. But there’s more to Japan than just those two, from natural hot springs to scenic views. Whether you’re travelling in August for the summer season in Japan or in December for some snowy experience, Japan will not disappoint you. TRAVEL WITH MY KIDS Tokyo is great for families…
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12 December 2017
LifestyleLifestyle 117Number 117POWER Mag

Remarkable Journal: Unconditional Love

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE On the occasion of Mother’s Day, we interview eight mothers about their dream journey with their kids. Let’s take a look at their answers. STORY CHALISA VIRAVAN VITCHUKORN CHOKEDEETAWEEANAN I’ve just visited Japan with my children, and they wanted to go to Ghibli Museum, but we missed the chance. My youngest really wanted to go there to see Totoro. It’s also a place I’d love to visit -- it not only stimulates children’s imagination, but is also a great place to learn about how animations are made. There are many activities that both adults and children can enjoy. So, my dream trip with my children would be to Ghibli Museum, but it would have to wait another year. For this Mother’s Day, I’ll just take my kids and my mother to eat somewhere nice in Bangkok. SIRIN PONGSARAT My dream journey is to go to London, UK, with my…
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12 December 2017
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MY WORLD
Tiny Wisdom

A small chapter from Chalisa Viravan’s diaries about visiting Mount Kailash, in Tibet, a place believed by four religions to be the centre of the universe Many people have asked me why I chose to venture to such a challenging place. My reason is pretty simple -- I did it because I wanted to. I was 14 years old when I left home to study abroad, so travelling has always been a part of my life. I also moved school a lot, so I always experienced new things. People usually think that those who travel to places off the beaten path are unhappy people looking for a solution. Maybe they got that idea from Thai dramas, in which women choose to run away to escape problems. Some think that it’s better to be comfortable at home. For me, I am an extremist in a way. Mount Kailash is the ultimate destination for me -- I had heard about it…
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12 December 2017
Food & DrinksLifestyleLifestyle 117Number 117POWER Mag

Food & Drinks: Quality Meal

POWER PACK Healthy drinks from The Junction At Pullman include Ophelia for detoxification, Goji Frizz packed with antioxidants, and Fruity Break for an energy boost. QUALITY MEAL Make Mother’s Day more meaningful with healthy food and special gifts STORY AND STYLE EKARIN YUSUKSOMBOON PHOTOGRAPHY PIPAT JAMRAT ASSISTANT STYLIST NOPPARAT THORNSRI THE SIGNATURE Snow fish steak with sugar pea and butter sauce is Wine Pub’s signature dish. If you love the tender texture of snow fish, this is a must-try dish.At Pullman Bangkok King Power, every dining outlet has its own distinctive character and offers wonderful flavours. The chefs are always seeking new ingredients to introduce new sensations for a dynamic culinary experience. Riceberry is an ingredient that Thai people are proud of.  It originated from a cross-breed between Hom Nin purple rice and Jasmine Rice 105. The result is riceberry, which is extremely nutritious and high in antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, gamma…
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8 December 2017