Nearby, the new 240-room Okura Prestige Bangkok oozes Japanese style and elegance, from its chic brown marble, wood- and copper-trimmed lobby to its dramatic rooftop infinity pool.

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Caramel, copper and wood tones infuse the ambiance of relaxed quiet accented with a gentle buzz of conversation.

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Or how about the use of Chromated Copper Arsenate in pressure treated wood which continually releases arsenic, a known carcinogen?

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The ancient Egyptians used copper saw blades more than 5, 000 years ago to cut both wood and stone.

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