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Creating a new cycle
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 15/11/2017
» Thailand is not a bicycle-friendly country. The areas where cyclists are more welcome are restricted such as university campuses or a few tourist attractions. However, two large bicycle-sharing services from China have been gearing up for a strong presence.
Making mascots
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 10/05/2017
» When someone mentions the Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan, the image that pops up in our heads is that of a black furry bear, with circular red cheeks and wide eyes. The mascot is called Kumamon, and it represents the success of character design, associating a recognisable image with a place -- a symbol that works culturally as well as economically. Kumamon was estimated to generate over 123 billion yen (37.7 billion baht) in income in 2014, according to the Bank of Japan, and functions as an effective tourism promoter.
Playing blind
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 30/03/2016
» For their graduation theses, design students typically create magnificent products, from furniture to kitchenware. But Natcha Rojviroj has opted for something else: toys for blind kids.
Forward thinking
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 09/03/2016
» A team of computer science students from the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce have created an app to help Thailand step into the ageing society with better quality healthcare.
Uber remedy for the taxi blues?
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 16/04/2014
» An office worker who regularly needs to call a cab to take her home from her workplace, Supatra has often been frustrated with the quality of service provided by Bangkok taxi drivers. But now that she's started using a mobile app called Uber to organise taxi rides, she says there's been a vast improvement in the experience.
Agreeing to disagree
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 22/01/2014
» On social networks, people become friends very easily. But even more easily their relationships turn sour, or even come to a sticky end, during this time when we are riven by politics. Friends turn to foes if they do not share the same stance or follow the same political parties.
Protesting made easy
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 10/12/2013
» When the "ThaiFight" mobile app made its debut three months ago, the streets of Bangkok were still quiet and the political temperature was relatively cool. Supasheep Srijumnong, the app's developer, said he created the app _ a fighting game featuring characters that look uncannily like Thai politicians and celebrities _ for his own enjoyment and to entertain his family. He didn't realise that the eruption of protests would make his little plaything relevant, and timely symbolic.
App gets you out of a jam
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 03/10/2012
» Traffic jams drive motorists crazy and it gets worse when you're not only stuck, but have also lost your way. Now you can make driving safer, more fun and more tolerable with a smartphone application.
Tweeting to success
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 08/11/2011
» "Kasetsart University is now flooded up to depths of 50-70cm. Pumping will hopefully keep the level from rising."