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  • TRAVEL

    Rap against cruelty

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/08/2023

    » In collaboration with World Animal Protection Thailand, the song Pai Hai Sood Yood Show Chang (No Elephant Show) by rapper Tawanwad "TangBadVoice" Wanavit was released earlier this month in observance of World Elephant Day, which falls on Aug 12. The video for No Elephant Show depicts the story of a Thai man taking his foreign friend to see an elephant show. Tawanwad appears in the car taking them to the show, with the rapper explaining to the Thai man through rap that behind the scenes, elephants experience cruel training. The music video includes real footage of the abuse suffered by elephants in Thailand.

  • LIFE

    Whispers of home

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/02/2024

    » While many artists seek inspiration outside their home, Wannaprapa Tungkasmith, better known as Collagecanto, discovered that home is one of the best places to find her muse. Wannaprapa is famous for her intricate papercutting artwork. Her solo exhibition "I Am Home" was inspired during the Covid-19 lockdown when many people were forced to stay indoors. That period ignited Wannaprapa to create this introspective exhibition.

  • LIFE

    Honouring our veterans

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/11/2022

    » If you wake up and discover that your favourite celebrity has suddenly disappeared from this world, what would you do? Pim, who is a plastic surgeon, experienced this incident. She is also a devoted fan of the popular K-pop group Little Tiger. One day, she finds she is the only one who remembers K, the leader of Little Tiger. Pim later experiences time travel to the Korean War in 1950. It was a time when Pim's grandfather, Kram, joined the 21st Royal Thai Regiment in the Korean War.

  • LIFE

    From 2D to 3D

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/01/2021

    » Situated next to the Chao Phraya River, visitors who travel by boat to The Jam Factory can experience either a powerful or peaceful river. In her latest exhibition titled "Unnamed Tremble", artist Narissara Pianwimungsa explores her feelings about the power of nature along with her chaotic state of mind as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • LIFE

    Past, present and future

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/12/2019

    » There are always times when we wish we could teleport to any place we want. In 2017, a New York-based Thai artist, Kantapon Metheekul, better known as Gongkan, created Teleport Art, his iconic character in a black circle as a door to instantaneous travel anywhere. Since many people can relate to the unique character, who represents freedom to travel, Teleport Art has broken through into the New York street-art scene.

  • LIFE

    Making scents

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/03/2023

    » During the time when Chalida Kunalai, a scent designer, was creating a mackerel odour for a set of 12 children's books titled Ni Than Lom Hai Jai (Scent Tales), a cat often roamed near the front door of her office, NOSEstory. Eventually she let the cat in the office, where it indeed nosed around to find the appetising fish. There was no mackerel, but there was some proof Chalida had succeeded.

  • LIFE

    Immersed in the past

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/02/2023

    » Thai Buddhists believe in karma and that people who commit evil deeds will be punished after death. So, it was a surprise to discover that Korean Buddhists have similar ideas about life after death, even though most Koreans are Hinayana Buddhists and most Thais are Theravada Buddhists.

  • LIFE

    Street Seoul in the heart of Bangkok

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/09/2019

    » The Korean wave continues to wash through Thailand. To strengthen relations with Korean business partners and promote Korean culture and products to Thais, the Pano Industry Company has teamed up with The Gravity Motion for the Seoul Street Festival Thailand 2019, taking place on Saturday and Sunday at CentralWorld. The event will feature performances from popular Korean and Thai acts as well as food, fashion, beauty and travel goods for sale.

  • OPINION

    A better Korean option

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/05/2019

    » South Korea is one of the most popular destinations for Thais -- both tourists and illegal workers. According to the Ministry of Labour, there are 165,854 Thais living in South Korea, 143,169 of them illegally. Such a large number of illegal workers has caused Korean immigration officers to strictly screen Thai visitors. On April 20, a Facebook user shared a post saying that only five Thai passengers from a low-cost flight could get through Seoul, while the rest were detained for deportation. On the post, many comments blamed illegal workers for causing trouble for those attempting to travel legitimately. An unlawful worker defended himself by saying others didn't have sympathy for his poverty.

  • S WEEKLY

    Fantastic fund

    Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/12/2017

    » For those with limited finances, there's still a way to travel abroad for study.

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