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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.
Inspiring innovators
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/10/2023
» In order to promote creative ideas and cultural potential to drive the economy at both the national and international level, the Creative Economy Agency (CEA) established the Creative Excellence Awards (CE Awards) in 2023.
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.
New kids on the block
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/04/2022
» Girl group Wish Me is unique in many ways. First, unlike many all-girl bands that have a lot of members, Wish Me only has four — Wachariya 'Sprite' Jarupungomon, Minyada 'Fahsai' Boonsup, Thanaporn 'Puyfai' Suriyakham and Wachiraya 'Baifern' Gaeovong.
The perils of Living a digital life
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/01/2021
» Paul* was happy that he could stay safe at home during the Covid-19 pandemic and conveniently buy a 20 baht pen through an e-commerce service.
The artist who gives the junta headaches
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/08/2020
» Criticising the government is part of a normal functioning democracy, but perhaps not in Thailand. The junta government who claim they came from an election frowns upon any kind of criticism, even political art.
Online concerts gather steam amid pandemic
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/05/2020
» It has been two months since live music fans haven't been able to enjoy their favourite activity. So when leading singer-songwriter Apiwat "Stamp" Ueathavornsuk asked his fans to celebrate his 38th birthday with him at a virtual concert titled "Stamp Abb Doo Birthday Live (Stamp Peeking Birthday Live)" last week, they did not think twice and jumped at the opportunity.
Dance me to the end of love
Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/04/2019
» BTS bow out with a Bangkok spectacular.
Happy ever after
Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/03/2018
» Another Produce 101 star comes to Thailand