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Seeking ways to end abuse
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 05/03/2018
» Last month, I met Queen Silvia of Sweden. It was an encounter that I never expected, and it was a meeting that changed the way I view the world. It wasn't for anything regal or fancy. It was for something much more profound. Queen Silvia, visiting as the founder and chairman of the World Childhood Foundation, was in Thailand with her team to shine light on the issue of child sex abuse.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 24/02/2018
» 1Coffee lovers are in for a treat this weekend as Away Magazine in collaboration with Lhong 1919 will be hosting their first ever Bangkok Coffee Cult event. Coming from an urge to organise a small get-together of Bangkok's best cafés, Bangkok Coffee Cult, which takes place until tomorrow, will engage people in the science and culture of coffee. At the grounds of Lhong 1919, baristas from Blue Whale, Casa Lapin, Duck You Caferista and many more will be there to serve some of their newest signature drinks. There will also be tastings of coffee cocktails and activities like coffee pairings. Bangkok Coffee Cult takes place from 11am-7pm at Lhong 1919. Tickets cost 200 baht, and can be traded for a cup of coffee at any participating café.
Stopping the heinous crime of child-sex abuse
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 23/02/2018
» Parents sexually abusing their own three-year-old son to make easy money online, child molesters working as primary school teachers, Buddhist monks running child sex rings. Time and again, Thailand has produced some incomprehensibly awful news headlines, and time and again, it seems like nothing is getting done. With women now getting their voices and stories heard in the powerful #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, it seems like we should also start focusing on those who are still voiceless: children.
Playing with symbolism
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 19/02/2018
» Nakrob Moonmamas is best known for the beautiful chaos of his collage work, a kaleidoscope of Thai symbols and non-Thai ephemera. In his new exhibition though, Nakrob moves from 2D paper to 3D installation work. "Coronets" explores the literal and abstract meaning of the Thai headdress chada, playing with dimensions and symbolism of this ancient Thai object. His work is on show at Thong Lor Art Space until Feb 20.
Diversifying the Marvel Universe
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 15/02/2018
» The Marvel Universe is generally associated with comic book nerds -- especially white, male comic book nerds. But since Marvel Entertainment has ruled the world's box office with adaptations of their comics -- Black Panther opens worldwide this week -- the company has started to diversify their characters and draw every background into their Marvel Universe.
The man with history in his lens
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 13/02/2018
» 'You're all very young!" exclaimed Nick Ut after we introduced ourselves to each other. "I remember -- me too! I started when I was very young."
What’s trending and happening this week
Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 10/02/2018
» 1: Those looking for some new gadgets are in luck as the ‘Thailand Mobile Expo 2018’ will be taking place at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from Feb 15-18.
Still saving the day
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 07/02/2018
» Action camera giant GoPro has been in a bit of a tight spot. Their aggressively marketed Karma drone proved to be a flop. Their previous action camera -- the GoPro Hero5 Black didn't sell as well as expected. And with these two aspects combined, the company had to make drastic measures, including price cuts to their latest and most impressive product -- the GoPro Hero6 Black. Fans who bought the device before the 4,000 baht price cut were understandably upset, but to those who are on the fence about purchasing one, here are a few things to consider.
Capturing the refugee crisis on camera
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 06/02/2018
» Currently, there are 65 million people around the world who have been forcibly uprooted from their homes due to war, persecution and conflict. Twenty-one million of them are refugees, and half of them are children. We see stories about them daily, saturated in the news to the point that we've started to become numb.
Making waves
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 06/02/2018
» Imagine being on a 20m-long sailboat crammed with at least 10 other people. Imagine spending 22 days on that boat, crashing through terrifying and treacherous seas in the most remote areas on the planet. You're soaking wet, sleep deprived, eating freeze-dried food with no toilet or shower. Imagine doing that for nine months with a few weeks of rest in between, just to get your name engraved on a single trophy with no prize money.