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Before we go to the moon...
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 18/12/2020
» On Monday, Anek Laothamatas, the minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, revealed that, by the middle of next month, a plan to send a spacecraft into the moon's orbit in seven years from now will be announced. According to him, Thailand will be the fifth Asian country to achieve this extraterrestrial feat, following China, Japan, South Korea and India. Khun Anek added that taxpayers' money will be used to yield tangible results rather than just more research and teaching, at the launch of a project to crowdfund locally-made vaccines against Covid-19 led by Chulalongkorn University.
World Food Day
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/10/2020
» Today (October 16) is World Food Day. Don't feel bad that you don't know that it's a thing because I only learned about it last week. This international day is created in honour of the date of the founding of the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. It's celebrated in many countries to raise awareness on important issues such as food hunger, food security, malnutrition and the impact of our food consumption on Mother Nature with different themes each year. To commemorate the day, I would like to suggest ways you can partake.
Policing plastic waste
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/05/2020
» Pimpan Diskul na Ayudhya is a development practitioner, who began her career with The Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage for two years. She furthered her studies at The Fletcher School at Tufts University, where she focused on international business relations and environmental policy.
Business (not quite) as usual
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/05/2020
» Dining out may not be back at full throttle. A few restaurants have reopened for business with new measures to comply with curfew and safety. If you miss eating out (who doesn't?), visit them.
Unusually happy
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/03/2020
» Surat Thani-born Prawit "Wit" Lumjalurn is having his fourth solo exhibition titled "Happy Syndrome" at Number 1 Gallery. The award-winning artist, who started doodling since he was a Prathom pupil, is known for his signature character whom he refers to as dek auan or Fat Boy. The boy whose skin is made of foil is based on Prawit himself. He tells us what lies beneath the metallic skin.
Elevated Stay, in more than one way
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/03/2020
» Located amid nature's embrace, Veranda High Resort Chiang Mai -- MGallery is less than a 30-minute drive from CNX. The drive to the stylish property is flanked by trees, local homes and businesses, and hills on the horizon. The effort and attention that goes into making a sense of arrival is evident. Beyond a discreet wooden door is a world where architectural and natural beauties co-exist.
Amari anew
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 31/01/2020
» Amari Pattaya, which underwent major renovations last year, now offers the new Amari Suites and original-but-fully-rejuvenated Amari Tower. It immediately gives guests a sense of arrival with its vast and spacious lobby at Amari Tower. The receptionists work with their backs to a huge and beautiful wall panel created by Italian artist Alex Turco. It shows different shades of blue, fitting to Amari Pattaya's beachside location. Look above and you'll see a very long rattan chandelier that resembles the clouds. Living up to its family-friendly status, a counter is dedicated to a children's check-in. Yep, you read that right. A young guest who's below the age of 12 can "check-in" and receive vouchers and small gifts. Gimmicky, definitely yes. But it should make the kids feel special and welcome. And who wouldn't like that?
Thainess Three Ways
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/01/2020
» Three budding Thai artists — Terdtanwa Kanama, Teerapon Sisung and Subannakrit Krikum — are having a group exhibition titled "Neo THAiiSM" at Joyman Gallery until the end of February. Each presents what does Thaiism means in their own way, resulting in a show that features a diverse range of works and techniques. We talked to the three 20-something Silpakorn alumni about their latest exhibition.
Uniquely Thai Logic
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/01/2020
» A school in Pathum Thani was recently exposed for having the controversial policy of gauging the loudness of students singing the national anthem. They were so serious about it that they divided the students into three categories, based on how loud they are: green, yellow and red. If a student is given green, then they pass. Yellow means they have to sing it twice. Red means they have to sing it thrice. WTF, you ask? This idea is supposed to measure how much students love Thailand. The louder they sing, the more patriotic they are. Simple logic. Of course, the school scrapped this unnecessary practice after receiving overwhelmingly negative feedback from the public. Simple logic, too.
Santa Clauses are coming to town
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/12/2019
» We catch up with Michael Biedassek (right) and David Pfizenmaier (left), the Thaigers (Thai-German, got it?) who are behind various campaigns for positive social changes. Michael is the managing director of bangkokvanguards, a purpose-driven travel operator that raises awareness of Bangkok's unexplored communities.