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Charity and collectables
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/06/2024
» As a regular blood donor, Siriporn Plangchatuk, country general manager of Pop Mart Thailand, learned from the National Blood Center, Thai Red Cross Society that during the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of blood donors dropped from 24% to just 11%. This shortage forced many patients to postpone surgeries and/or medical treatments, which affected their life.
A year of K-pop
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/12/2023
» One of the biggest K-pop stories in December has been the enlistment of the remaining four members of BTS for mandatory military service. On Dec 11, RM, the leader of BTS, and V, the vocalist, began their enlistment. The following day, two other vocalists, Jimin and Jungkook, entered training camps in Yeoncheon together. As the world's biggest boy band goes on hiatus, it will be interesting to see which rival claims the top spot in the absence of BTS.
Miss BTS? Watch their Busan concert in the cinema
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/01/2023
» K-pop sensation BTS is known for its outstanding stage presence that can attract fans around the world. Since their two-hour free concert "BTS In Busan" at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, South Korea, on Oct 15 last year was one of their most mesmerising performances, SF Cinema will screen the concert in 4K with the best quality sound system in 57 cinemas nationwide from Feb 1-4.
Around the world
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/12/2022
» The past year was a good one for the K-pop industry. Both the kings and queens of K-pop -- BTS and Blackpink -- celebrated their successful breakthrough in the American music industry.
A better way forward
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/11/2022
» Bangkok has an image of a gay-friendly city, but LGBTI still face discrimination.
BTS member RM set for solo album release
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/11/2022
» Two updates about the K-pop industry this week are that RM of BTS will release his first solo album soon and former member of 2NE1, Park Bom, released a single titled Remembered.
The art of K-Pop reaches new heights
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/12/2020
» Despite the cancellation of concerts and music gatherings in 2020, a lot of things have been happening in the world of K-pop.
Facing the future
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/09/2020
» After AlphaGo -- an artificial intelligence (AI) that specialises in playing the strategy board game Go -- beat world champion Lee Sedol from South Korea 4-1 in 2016, people in the technology field took a closer look at AI and wondered if it could beat humans even more. Though AI plays significant roles in our routine lives, many Thai people still don't know what it is and how it is relevant to our lives.
Bangkok aglow
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/03/2020
» The Bangkok metropolitan area has been in a state of continual change. Gravel roads turned to concrete. Large empty fields replaced with tall buildings and luxurious malls. Public transportation such as the BTS, MRT and buses have been extended to reach people in remote areas. And once friendly people with smiles, Thai people now prefer to look at their smartphone rather than paying attention to others.
Nichkhun gears up for his first solo concert in the Kingdom
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/07/2019
» Nichkhun "Buck" Horvejkul is a pioneer for Thai singers in the K-pop industry. He has been a member of the boy band 2PM since 2008. While many members of his band fulfil military service, the singer has been busy with solo activities.