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Ethics of waste
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/09/2019
» Some weeks ago, a Facebook page shared posts from a closed group of people who believed in urine therapy or urotherapy.
Your other set of footprints
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/08/2019
» A survivor from the 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School shooting massacre in Florida, American pro-gun activist Kyle Kashuv made headlines earlier this year after Harvard University rescinded its admission over his use of racial slurs. After Kashuv wrote the comments on Google Docs for a class study guide and in Skype messages, they were captured and shared to the media by students who knew him. Although the 18-year-old posted an apology about his past behaviour, he still lost a spot at Harvard.
Celebrate 20 years of One Piece
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/08/2019
» Fans of popular Japanese manga and animation One Piece can meet celebrated characters at the One Piece 20th Anniversary in Thailand at Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon, from now until Aug 20.
School of games
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/08/2019
» Pathompawn Nadoo surprised many of his friends when he decided to pursue e-sports in university. Amid people who frowned upon his calling, the 19-year-old was certain it was the right decision. A freshman at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Pathompawn said he has always been passionate about video games and dreams of becoming a gamecaster in the future. Before enrolling in the e-sports course, he was gamecasting on his YouTube channel Soldsaga KunG.
The sound of Isan on your TV
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/08/2019
» When TV drama Dok Khoon, Sieng Khaen was planned to be screened on GMM25, the announcement received positive response. Featuring locations in Thailand's northeastern region and characters speaking Isan, the show was expected to be an enjoyable programme.
Taking on an ocean of waste
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/07/2019
» Debris, plastic bags, plastic bottles, straws. These are things that should never end up in the stomach of a sea creature. Yet this is a depressingly common occurrence, as veterinarian Weerapong Laovechprasit has discovered in his work at the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources. The autopsies he has conducted have turned up rope, Styrofoam, coins and worse. The huge quantities of waste in the oceans is proving fatal to creatures both great and small: sea turtles, dolphins, even whales.
The long and winding road
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/07/2019
» The Appalachian Trail is a famous 3,500km-long scenic hiking track in the US, attracts about 2 million people each year. It winds its way through 14 states, across wild lands, roads and farms. Attempting the trail is no small task.
Separating fact from fiction
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/07/2019
» Last October, Singapore's online news channel Asia One reported a gruesome story from Thailand. It alleged that a vegetarian restaurant in Bangkok served human flesh to diners. The news went viral, and was quickly picked up by various news outlets worldwide, including The Sun and the Daily Mail in the UK, and Newsweek in the US.
The best of Asean films in Bangkok
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/06/2019
» The Ministry of Culture has teamed up with the National Federation of Motion Picture and Contents Associations for the Bangkok Asean Film Festival.