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Chiming with the times
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 07/05/2021
» It was a striking moment for Franziska Gsell when one evening, her 10-year old son asked: "Mummy, will I have a future, will the Earth still be here?"
Japanese watchmaker Citizen turns 100
Life, Noko, Published on 06/07/2018
» Rather than releasing limited editions, Citizen celebrates its centenary with a preview of an Eco-Drive movement ticking in a nostalgic timepiece.
The shape-shifting form of protests
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 06/10/2015
» The streets remained empty and all was quiet when thousands of people gathered last Wednesday night to protest against the government's Single Gateway proposal. Protesters weren't, however, down at major landmarks like Asoke or Ratchaprasong intersections, but simply in front of their computer screens. By merely punching the refresh button, these protesters let their resentment known to the authorities by crashing at least six government sites, including the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology.
Classroom citizens
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 10/02/2014
» Professor Murray Print is an Australian expert on civic education in Asian countries. Lecturing on sociology and civic education at the University of Sydney, Prof Print has also madetime to travel across Asia during the past decade to conduct research and offer advice on what educational programmes should be used instil deep-seated values of democracy in students. He also attends workshops at Chulalongkorn University on developing a curriculum for civic education in Thailand. He works as an advisor for Thai Civic Education, a campaign to develop and strengthen democracy education in Thailand.