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Small distributors screened out of exclusive reel estate
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 05/06/2016
» Film distributor Thida Plitpholkarnpim knows better than most the struggle to get independent films and documentaries into major cinema chains.
Waiting for the day the music dies
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 21/02/2016
» When Thira Techayuenyong’s father sent for him more than 70 years ago, the eight year old had no doubts about taking the one-way ticket out of his home town of Shantou in China. He packed his bags, took a good look around for the last time and said goodbye to his birthplace before heading out the door.
Standing up for the love of his adopted country
News, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 26/01/2014
» As the Bangkok shutdown campaign draws on, one man has cut a distinctive figure as he leads the rally on the Silom stage every day. Satish Sehgal, a 70-year-old businessman and a resident of Silom for so long he considers himself Thai, has been motivating the crowd with speeches about his feelings towards the country and the need to stamp out corruption and defend the monarchy. Those who watch will be left in no doubt about his passion for the country.