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A grand vision of time
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/07/2019
» After designing watches for around 40 years, Nobuhiro Kosugi still encounters difficulty when sketching a new timepiece.
Separating fact from fiction
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/07/2019
» Last October, Singapore's online news channel Asia One reported a gruesome story from Thailand. It alleged that a vegetarian restaurant in Bangkok served human flesh to diners. The news went viral, and was quickly picked up by various news outlets worldwide, including The Sun and the Daily Mail in the UK, and Newsweek in the US.
Grisly guidance
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/06/2019
» When Si Quey was accused of murdering seven children back in 1950s, the Chinese immigrant also was believed to have removed his victims' organs, boiling them before eating. After the murders that took place in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom and Rayong, Si Quey was arrested in Rayong in 1958, reportedly in possession of the body of a boy, together with an extracted heart and liver. He confessed to the murder but denied charges of cannibalism.
Kamikaze's singers reunite
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/06/2019
» June must be a happy month for fans of singers from Kamikaze, since it will bring back two reunion shows of former top artists from the music label of the same name.
Welcome to the dark side
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/06/2019
» 'Is anyone available for a booty call? Let's Talk," Aroon posted his Facebook status with an attached photo of him naked. Within just a blink of an eye, the 20-year-old university student got a direct message in his inbox before moving to chat with that person on Skype.
Fare isn't fair
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/05/2019
» Bangkok's buses are known to offer a Fast And Furious kind of ride. Years ago, the No.8 was voted worst in the city in the Transport Ministry's Facebook survey, due to the horrible experience. Despite a sudden change in driver and conductor behaviour after the survey was released, many public buses are still notorious for their impolite and inefficient services, as well as poor facilities, among many other things.
Change is in the air
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/05/2019
» If the news these days is anything to go by, the PM2.5 crisis appears to have subsided. And yet, the air-quality monitoring app AirVisual says otherwise. While Bangkok's air-quality index has certainly improved, other provinces such as Nakhon Ratchasima and Chiang Mai are still suffering.
Time for T
B Magazine, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/04/2019
» Despite the language barrier, most Thai pop stars dream of being recognised on the international stage. Some have made inroads. Pop rock outfit Slot Machine released an album of English-language songs, which helped get them on the international music festival circuit. Thai-German pop idol Jannine "Ploychompoo" Weigel has built up a significant fan base online with the help of a number of songs in English; she currently has more than 3.3 million followers on YouTube. Thanwa "The Toys" Boonsoongnern caught the eye of Korean fans with his performance at the 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards in South Korea. Last month, the 23-year-old was back in Seoul for a fan meeting.
The mind killer
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/04/2019
» Almost every morning, Sorn* wakes up to her parents' fierce arguments over the current political situation. When she decides to take refuge on social network, what she finds is the same kind of frustration, with netizens harshly criticising the party that recently won Sorn's vote.
Hear no evil
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/03/2019
» Pop* is a ceramic artist who likes a calm serene environment to work in. So when her neighbours turned her quiet street into party central, Pop had to ask them to turn the music down.