`Chompoo` Araya Hargate

‘Chompoo’
Araya
Hargate:
Thai-British Actress
Araya A. Hargate, born on 28th June 1981, is a famous actress
in Thailand. She was born to a Thai-Lao mother and a British
father. Thus, she holds Thai and British nationality. At the
age of 17 she was discovered and became well-known after the
Misens Motor Show Contest. This was also the time when she was
a member of the Girl Power Group that organizes sports day.
She was the majorette at this Power Group. In fact, Araya is a
very sportive person and does yoga to keep her fit.
Chompoo Araya Hargate
Chompoo Araya
She was educated at Kanmanee School and later got a degree
from Badindecha school. Her teens where also the time when her
acting career started. Nevertheless, she also went to
university and got a Bachelor degree in English from Rangsit
University.
Today, she is known by her nickname Chompoo which means ‘pink’
in Thai which is also her favourite colour. She is an
accomplished and versatile actress who was in numerous Thai
lakorns, e.g. in Luk Mai Klai Ton, Plang Prai, Pee Pian Hotel.
Her role models are Thai actors like Chatchai Plengpanich and
Lalita Panyopas.
Thai-British actress Araya Hargate at Cannes
Film Festival
Thus, the movie that made her famous was Morlum Summer where
she starred as the character Anny. Apart from acting, Chompoo
is a model and singer who has been in many music videos. Thus
for instance in Lux Thailand’s ‘Soft touch with your love’.
What is more, She is know as a fashionista and High Fashion
Queen. Thus, she is also an ambassador for L’Oreal Paris. In
fact, she is a regular guest at International Fashion Weeks
and at the Cannes Film Festival where she stunns everyone with
her impreccable style annd stylistic command. She has had some
dramatic appearances wearing marvellous gowns on the red
carpet which added to her princess moments. She enjoys wearing
designer pieces by Channel, Burberry, Dior, Zac Posen and Ashi
Studio Couture.
Fashionista ‘Chompoo’ Araya
Up until today, she has received more than 50 awards, such as
FHM Sexiest Actress in Thailand Awards 2007 – 2010, W Style
Awards, Siam Dara Stars Awards, and The Best Actress Awards.
In 2015, Chompoo got married to the wealthy Thai business man
Nott Witsarut Rungsisingpipat which was a great media event.
Araya
Hargate
&
Nott
Witsarut Rungsisingpipat
Summing up we may say that Chompoo Araya Hargate is an
impressive woman and an accomplished artist. In addition, she
is also a great fashionista.
Yours, Sirinya
(all photos in this article: Araya A. Hargate, FB page)
Slow Life in Nan Province
Today, I’d like to take you on a photographic journey to Nan
province in Thailand. I thus invite you to enjoy the peaceful
and serene atmosphere and landscape of this place. Enjoy the
beauty of Nan province!
Nan Province
A Buddha in Nan province (photo: Siwaphong Pakdeetawan,
Instagram @knack66)
Nan is a hidden gem in Northern Thailand where life is still
slow anf tranquil. Thus, Nan has become increasingly propular
with both local and foreign travelers and the province is also
known for its amazing handicrafts.
Mythical beings in front of a temple in Nan*
Nan is located near the Laotian border and it is also in close
proximity to Luang Prabang, the capital of Laos. Hence, this
place is very much upcountry Thailand. Historically, Nan was
once an independent kingdom. Hence, Nan’s history has been
very much influenced by the neighbouring countries and in
particular by the kingdom of Sukhothai.
Golden temple in Nan*
In history, this province was an independent principality
under the reign of Lanna, Sukhothai, Burma and Siam. However,
in 1558, Nan was conquered by the Burmese. It was not until
th
the late 18
century
Rattanakosin Kingdom.
that
Nan
became
allied
to
the
Mural painting in a temple in Nan*
Amazing paintings from Nan*
Thus, Nan was a half-autonomous kingdom with its own kings who
reigned from 1786-1931. Nan is also the home of many Tai Lue
people and other hill tribes like the Hmong, N’tin, Yao and
Khamu. About 10 percent of Nan’s population belong to the hill
tribes. They preserve their traditions and customs.
National Park in Nan, northern Thailand*
In Nan, there are also great agricultural areas where rice and
fruits also grown.
Nan is devoted to agriculture, particularly to rice
cultivation*
What is more, Nan is known for its stunning national parks.
For instance, the Doi Phukha National Park is well-known for
its nearly 2000m high mountains. Therefore, Nan is also a
popular destination for people who like trekking and
hiking. Interestingly, the provincial tree and flower is the
Orchid tree.
Nan is a popular destination for people who like trekking*
Make a wish! Have you ever seen such a starlit sky? The
milkyway is just around the corner*
Summing up, we may say that Nan province has not only
impressive and interesting cultural destinations like temples
and museums but also an unique laid-back charm. Last but not
least, the province also offers amazing quality cafes and
restaurants for refreshment
Quality cafe for refreshment*
Yours, Sirinya
*All photos in this post: Siwaphong Pakdeetawan, Instagram
@knack66
Thai Spicy Egg Salad: Yum Kai
Tom
Today, we are making an easy Thai spicy egg salad that is
called Yum Kai Tom (ยําไข่​ต้ม​) in Thai. This is a simple
menu that is also a nice condiment. You only need soft boiled
eggs and a few ingredients for preparing the spicy sauce. The
sauce is a combination of the four flavours salty, sweet, sour
and spicy characteristic of Thai cuisine.
Thai spicy egg salad
Thai
spicy
egg
cooking.kapook.com)
salad
(photo:
Here is what you need to prepare 2-3 portions:
5 eggs (chicken or duck eggs)
10 red chilies
4 shallots
2 TSP fish sauce
2 TSP lime juice
1 TSP sugar
optionally, you may add some tomato slices
coriander leaves for garnishing
Preparation:
First, cut the shallots into thin slices, then cut the chilies
and lime. Second, take a pot, bring water to a boil and cook
the eggs until they are soft boiled (4-5 minutes). Then put
the eggs into an ice bath to let them cool down. Peel and
then cut the eggs in half. Arrange the eggs on a serving plate
and then prepare the sauce. Take a small bowl, put in the
sugar, fish sauce and lime juice. Mix everything together
well. Then add the shallots, chilies (and tomato slices). Pour
this mixture on the soft boiled eggs and garnish with some
coriander leaves. You’re ready to serve!
This recipe comes from the marvellous cooking channel
WhatRecipe.tv. They prepare this dish with duck eggs. In the
following video, you can easily learn how to cook this meal
Hope you’ll give Thai spicy egg salad a try!
Yours, Sirinya
(P.S. for more general information, check out my Thai Food
Dictionary)
TuTTi: Thai Fashion Label
The Thai fashion brand TuTTi was launched by Tutti Wongpuapan
in 2007. She studied fashion design at the Central Saint
Martins College of Art and Design in London. She got her first
designer job at the Bangkokian fashion brand ‘Soda’ and
eventually started her own pret-a-porter label as an
independent entrepreneur.
TuTTi – Thai fashion
Thai fashion designer Tutti
Wongpuapan (photo credit: TuTTi,
FB page)
Growing up in Bangkok, Tutti has always loved vintage and
nostalgic garments. Thus, her mother, who was a seamstress,
has been a great inspiration for her own sense of style. As a
small girl, she would search in her mother’s closet for
gorgeous vintage items.
Thus, TuTTi’s clothing incorporates many vintage influences.
She creates these clothes for women who know there style and
like to express it through their outfit. In this way, Thai
designer Tutti is not merely vintage but innovative, modern
and versatile. Hence, the perfect choice for the fashionista.
She offers garments that are sophisticated and classic but
also unconventional pieces like cargo pants for instance.
TuTTi Thai fashion logo (TuTTi, FB page)
The designer feels that women should always be comfortable in
their clothes without being complicated. Hence, her womenswear
is just custom-tailored for the metropolitan ladies who enjoy
quirky yet classical design ideas.
Thus, this Thai fashion brand is always looking for inspiring
new influences and concepts. The aim is to create comfortable
everyday clothing that is suitable for business as well as
casual wear.
TuTTi
In fact, we may say that TuTTi Thai fashion offers something
for everyone’s taste. Thus, the womenswear ranges from classic
to vintage dresses but also offers more edgy pieces like
distressed jumpsuits and sassy shorts.
Yours, Sirinya
(All pictures in this post, photo credit: ZALORA Thailand,
unless otherwise stated)
Two Popetorn
Artist
–
Thai
R&B
Popetorn Soonthornyanakij, born 1980 in Bangkok, is a
versatile R&B and pop singer who has also done some acting in
the TV drama Club Friday the Series and worked as a judge on
The Voice Kid Season I. His stage- and nickname is ‘2’ (Two).
Hence, Two began making music as a kid around the age of five.
He first learned the basics of music and began playing
keyboard at Yamaha School of Music.
R&B Singer Two Popetorn
Two
Popetorn
(photo
credit:
music.truelife.com)
He favours R&B and Motown. Thus, he loves old songs from this
era and it shows in his own songs as well. He once said in an
interview that this is music which is sincere and charming to
him.
After his parents separated, he moved with his mother and
sibling to California in the USA. At that time he was a young
teenager. After finishing high school, Two attended
the Academy of Entertainment in Santa Monica to study computer
animation and after graduating from this school, he worked
part time as a singer at a friend’s restaurant in Hollywood.
At first, singing was merely for fun but later it became his
job.
Artist Two (photo credit: news.you2play.com)
Hence, he met Boyd Kosiyabong who is a well-known Thai singer,
songwriter and music producer who is the founder of the Thai
music label “LOVEiS” . Meanwhile, Two also founded the band
‘Sunday School’. However, he describes getting acquainted with
Boyd Kosiyabong as the peak of his career. Hence, he was
chosen to sing with Boyd at a Christian charity concert in Los
Angeles. Eventually, Boyd asked Two to perform the song ‘What
Will I Do’ on his album Rhythm & Boyd Eleventh (2006) in
Thailand. This song was highly ranked in Thai pop music
charts.
This was the start of Two’s success as a singer. Thus,
following his first real hit single, he was for
instance featured in a song called “Wherever With You” for a
Chevrolet Thailand”s ad campaign. What is more, he
also featured “The Sound of Your Heart” for a Select Tuna
commercial. In the time following, Boyd and Two worked
together on numerous songs and Boyd realized Two’s potential
as a songwriter and producer. Thus, Boyd encourage him to
produce a Pop-R&B song called ‘Move On’ for the album ‘The
Strangers’. Additionally, Two also performed the song ‘Cold
Winter’ from the same album. There have also been further
collaborations with other artists, for instance with the
band Endorphine.
Since then, Two has been writing and producing many songs for
himself and for other artists. Thus, he has been also
frequently featured in songs for TV series and commercials.
For example, he perfomed “Your Garden,” written by prominent
songwriter Neung Narongvit, for the soundtrack of the recent
TV drama, Nai Suan Kwan (In the Garden).
Recently, he also sang the song Taa Riak Man Wa Ruk (‘If it
called love’) in the series ‘Ab Ruk Online’ starring popular
actors Ann Thongprasom and Peter Corp Dyrendal.
Summing up, we may say that in spite of his growing popularity
and success, Two Popetorn remains laid-back, modest and keeps
on improving his music and enjoying the meaningful things in
life.
Yours, Sirinya