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Plastic arts
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/01/2023
» In 2019, young artist Pratchaya Charernsook became aware of microplastic pollution after news reports of researchers at the Marine National Park Operation Centre finding an average of 78 pieces of microplastics in the stomach of every mackerel they collected from Hat Chao Mai National Park.
It's all about perspectives
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/02/2022
» It is difficult to overcome something you believe is your weakness. Wisut Ponnimit, a cartoonist, animator, artist and musician who is known for his cheerful and cute girl character Mamuang (translated as mango), is not comfortable painting because he thinks he is not good at it.
A growing business
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/12/2021
» After new ministerial regulations were implemented last year, the leaves, stalks, stems and roots of the cannabis plant are no longer categorised as a narcotic and can be used as an ingredient to make medicine, health products, food and cosmetics. With this legal change, entrepreneurs now have opportunities to launch cannabis products.
A tour of Japan at home
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/06/2020
» Located in Japan's Chiba Prefecture, Sawara is a beautiful small town, only 70km away from the capital Tokyo. The town is renowned for its historical architecture from the Edo Period (1603–1868) and two traditional festivals -- the Sawara Hina Festival and Sawara Grand festival. Recently, scenic views of the town in photographs on facebook.com/wonder.sawara -- created to promote the town of Sawara among Thai tourists -- caught the eye of watercolourist Chatchai Thammaphirome, aka AnimaToey, and inspired him to paint.
Exploring the pollution crisis through art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/03/2020
» Two female artists raise awareness about the detrimental effects of smog on humans and animals