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A King for all ages
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 17/10/2016
» Last Thursday was the saddest day for Thai people. It was late evening when I was driving home with my two children who were asleep in the back seat. As soon as the radio anchor announced the passing of our beloved King, tears began pouring down my face.
It's great to e-connect with old friends
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 28/10/2014
» Social networks let users reach out to old friends with whom they have lost touch.
Let's talk trash
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 24/09/2014
» A few days ago, a Facebook friend of mine posted a comment that she was finding it increasingly difficult to find litter bins, a fact that was making the city dirtier. I totally disagree with this last comment, because no matter how many litter bins there are, dirty roads and surroundings seem to be a fact of life in Thailand.
Cold water, warm hearts
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 21/08/2014
» The Ice Bucket Challenge would not be as popular as it is today if New Jersey governor Chris Christie hadn't challenged Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who in turn challenged Microsoft founder Bill Gates. The chain reaction started from there.
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.
This Line of thinking simply won't wash
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 20/08/2013
» So the powers-that-be want to monitor exchanges on Line, that wildly popular instant messaging app? Well, while the revelation has certainly garnered lots of coverage of late, it's far from being the first time the authorities here have threatened to violate the privacy and freedom of speech of individual citizens.
The department of youth
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 30/08/2012
» One benefit of being a journalist is that we have the chance to meet and talk with a variety of people, at any level, from the highest rank to the lowest. We talk to visionaries, business executives, IT professionals, researchers, activists, youths, and so forth. All are worthwhile and always allow me to learn new things.