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Walk down history lane
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/10/2021
» In order to help people learn about the architecture of historical buildings on Rattanakosin Island, Museum Siam has launched "Cultural District 2021: The Art Festival For The Opening Of Rattanakosin Island" under the theme "Storied Structure: Architecture Awe Of Old Town Bangkok". The main events -- "Street Art Exhibition Photo Shoot Of People In Pak Klong Talad Quarter", art and lighting installations, an interactive swing, and animation showcases and workshops -- will run between Oct 15-17 at Museum Siam.
Indie cinema welcomes back moviegoers with fresh line-up
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/10/2021
» With cinemas allowed to reopen again, an indie cinema, Doc Club & Pub is screening seven indie movies until tomorrow. Here is the full line-up.
Resisting the temptation
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/09/2021
» Nicotine is highly addictive, even more so than heroin. That's why when it comes to quitting cigarettes, many attempt it multiple times but end up smoking again.
The dangerous extremes of sibling rivalry
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/05/2021
» Last month, singer Jamila "Mila" Panpinij posted photos on Instagram of herself in the hospital with bandages wrapped around her head and eye. Two years ago, she was hospitalised because her brother had stabbed her in the head, left eye and ear and upper body. After she recovered, she wanted to report the incident to the police but her family did not want the matter in the news. The 27-year-old also alleged that her brother consumed alcohol and attacked family members before. However, she decided to report the incident two years later because she wanted justice.
An overwhelming challenge
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/03/2021
» Pop* was wandering around a market in his dirty clothes. People in the area avoided him because they knew he was a homeless drug addict with mental instability. Most in his shoes have little hope of returning to mainstream society. Pop was not the case.
Stamping out domestic abuse
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/03/2021
» As a spokesperson for the Thammasat University Student Union, Siwakorn Thatsanasorn is sociable and likes to help people out. One day, when she was in her neighbourhood, she noticed a girl who had a head injury and was crying. Out of concern, Siwakorn visited the girl's house and talked to her parents.
A misdirected war
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/03/2021
» Growing up in the US state of Maryland, Thai-American artist Raj Bunnag learned about drugs during middle school. Fortunately, he came through that period unscathed, unlike many of his Latino and black friends who were arrested for drug use which changed their lives completely.
Easy to get in, hard to get out
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/10/2020
» Tik Kanitsarin -- a well-known TV personality and participant of Big Brother in 2006 -- accumulated great debts after stepping into the world of online gambling, a habit that has turned her life upside down.
Second chances
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/06/2020
» Suppakorn Tangtrasit is a barista who is happy to work extra hours to learn something new. With his positive attitude and willingness to challenge himself with difficult tasks, he seems like an employee that any company would like to have. However, a former convict and a drug dealer who was in and out of prison three times, the repeat offender isn't welcome in many companies and even his own family, who don't want him to use the family name anymore.
The demon in the bottle
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/10/2019
» At the age of three, Pu* was forced by his divorced father to beg for money at a flyover. Whenever the boy returned home empty-handed, his father, a drunk, would beat him. Eventually, someone reported the situation to the police. Pu was taken away from his abusive father and raised in a foundation.