Reader's Digest

Published on January 9, 2008

Reader’s Digest

Krisana, who was voted Reader's Digest Person of the Year, was due to give the magazine an interview recently but refused to leave Bangkok for Rayong without first buying up a stack of Dunkin' Donuts, because she knew the orphans at a home they were due to visit just loved the colourful buns!

There are plenty of ways to make money these days if you are not too lazy and surprisingly, one of them allows you to sit in front of your computer and play games. Read about the Korean guy who spends at least five hours a day playing Warrior Wie for others, which nets him a cool $600 (Bt23,800).

The average life span for Thais is 71 but, say the experts, chances are you will live longer if you eat less, have a friendlier attitude, get married and raise a pet.

Freshen up your idea with 33 unique inventions from around the world, including the Dutch floating house, the Spanish movable hotel that can be ready for 44 people in just 30 minutes and, from the US, a pair of high-heeled shoes that can be turned into flats within seconds.

compiled by worm boy

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