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Find, locate and track
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 22/08/2016
» Recently, I received a text message from my aunt in my family's Line group, warning everyone against playing Pokemon Go.
The future's made of augmented reality
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 27/07/2016
» With more than 30 million downloads in less than a month since its release, calling Pokemon Go a social phenomenon is hardly an overstatement. An augmented-reality mobile game (AR) released earlier this month in some regions, Pokemon Go has made daily headlines around the world ever since its launch.
Showcasing influence of J-culture
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 21/07/2016
» It is difficult to determine the extent of the influence that Japanese comics, cartoons and games have had on Thai people. From classics, the likes of Doraemon and Atom Boy, to more contemporary works like Detective Conan and Fullmetal Alchemist, Japanese pop culture has permeated into the collective psyche of Thai people for as long as most of us can remember, and has had a major role in the formation of Thai pop culture as we know it today.
The never-ending story
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 16/07/2016
» 'Writing is like a record of a moment in your life somewhere, like a little glimpse into your identity at a specific moment," said Pramewith "Pippo" Sreechattiwong, founder and CEO of Storylog.co, an online social platform focused on the writing and sharing of real-life ideas and experiences.
Let the music play
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 15/07/2016
» Copyright and intellectual property recently became a high-profile controversy again, after a restaurant owner in Phrae reported a visit from a representative of veteran music and entertainment company GMM Grammy. The owner, who played music in his store through YouTube, said he had to pay 20,000 baht in copyright fees to the representative, who was also accompanied by a police officer.
Internet stifling is 'not relevant'
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 02/05/2016
» The government's recent release of the drafts of three digital-economy bills has stirred the masses, and Thai internet users the country over are united in their concern over unrestricted government surveillance of their digital data.
The wisdom of crowds
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 30/04/2016
» Many will agree, having an idea isn't nearly as difficult as executing it effectively. Too often, good ideas are left to fade into obscurity simply because the people behind them lack the monetary or logistical support to properly turn their visions into reality -- whether it be for a product or a cause. In order to make sure these creative ideas and solutions get the chance they deserve, a group of artists and entrepreneurs have come together to create Asiola, a crowdfunding platform focusing on bringing people together in support of innovative ideas and social change.
A new age
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 19/04/2016
» As people spend less time with TV and radio programmes, businesses and advertisers must adapt accordingly. As is evinced by smothering banner ads and viral videos, digital and social-media marketing are on the rise. In a day and age when almost every consumer has a smartphone in their hands, perpetually connected to the Internet's wealth of content, online advertising is no longer a gimmick or an alternative. It's the future.
Advertising excellence
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 24/03/2016
» In a celebration of all the creative talents behind successful marketing and advertising campaigns from all over the world, Adfest 2016 recently returned to the PEACH Exhibition and Convention Hall in Pattaya last weekend. Held under the theme "Creative Intelligence", this year's event focused on the use of technology in communication, featuring exhibitions of inventive advertising and marketing campaigns from agencies around the world to talks from numerous industry pundits from Asia and beyond.
Health by the numbers
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 22/03/2016
» As the culture of health-obsession becomes more and more prominent throughout the world, Thailand included, people are taking a greater interest in their fitness, as evidenced by the numerous marathons and bicycle races. Fitness-tracking concerns like FitBit, Garmin and Jawbone are reaping the rewards, as their products' ability to detect heart rates, step-counts, sleep quality and calorie gain/loss can help users get a more in-depth picture of their body's needs, as well as provide the necessary motivation to get one moving.