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Rising to the Covid challenge
News, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/03/2022
» Last July, a viral video showed the celebrated MC Diana Jongjintanakarn trying to hold back her tears while talking on the phone with an elderly Covid-19 patient who had low blood oxygen levels. When Diana told the patient to breathe in and out slowly, she became emotional. She then handed the phone to her friend because she could not hold back her tears. The elderly patient later passed away.
Game over?
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/08/2019
» Late one night, Toh* decided to steal a motorcycle and then a van. He was swiftly caught by police. According to reports, the 20-something was a video game addict and claimed to have been inspired by the infamous game Grand Theft Auto (GTA), in which players can perpetrate criminal acts. Toh also claimed he had a record of mental illness.
The sound of silence
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/05/2019
» Two men pit themselves against each other, taking on the challenge of the Matterhorn. As they test their limits to conquer one of the highest peak of the Alps, they also hope to win the heart of the same woman.
How not to disappear completely
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/03/2019
» Before he drove off, Grandpa Saeree*, who lived by himself in Chon Buri, told one of his neighbours he was going to visit his son. The 80-year-old never made it to his destination.
Crisis vs tradition
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/02/2019
» Like many other Thai-Chinese descendants living in Thailand, Pornthip Thongprasert is looking forward to Chinese New Year, when she can pay respect to Chinese gods and her ancestors. But this year she faces a tough decision. With the hazardous PM2.5 smog that has been wreaking havoc on the city for weeks, whether or not to keep alive the tradition of burning incense sticks, candles and joss papers that would increasingly pollute the air puts her in two minds.
The great uniform debate
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/01/2019
» Last week's images of Mathayom students at Bangkok Christian College wearing casual outfits to school following the launch of its new "casual Tuesdays" scheme have sparked debate throughout the country. While some argue that school uniforms are essential, as they represent the institution and promote discipline, others say they are unnecessary and that there is no link between uniforms and order.
Moving on up
Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/11/2018
» We all have moments when we doubt ourselves. Thai-Belgian performer Violette “V” Wautier is no different.
Here to stay
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/10/2018
» When one of the most popular singers in the idol group BNK48 landed her acting debut in the fantasy thriller Homestay -- the most anticipated film of the month -- it's easy to assume she got the role because of her fame rather than her talent.