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The art of optimism
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/11/2025
» Artist Watoosiri Jansin, aka Artsaveworld, reflects on poor construction throughout Bangkok with her sculpture titled Maa Cherry Tid Tor Prapaa (Cherry The Dog Stuck In A Water Pipe). The long body of the dog reflects persistent issues.
Battling the big apps
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/07/2025
» In 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, an application called Tam Sang Tam Song (On Demand Delivery) was launched by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation in collaboration with the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University. The app was developed to assist motorbike taxi drivers and local restaurants through economic difficulties caused by lockdowns. As a pilot app, it was tested in Ladprao Soi 101 in Bangkok, Betong and Yala and received positive feedback.
The art of imperfection
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/06/2025
» When Varagun "Andy" Chongthanapipat, better known as Mr. Kreme, designed the character Mushkin for production as an art toy, he discovered that the final version looked different from his original design. Surprisingly, that distorted edition of Mushkin sold out. That made Varagun question if collectors prefer the distorted edition or the original?
Unboxing art toys
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/05/2025
» Since art toys have become popular, the market has grown significantly. According to the Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce, art toys have become popular since "kidult" collectors, with high purchasing power, look for toys to fulfil their childhood desires. In 2023, the art toy market generated a total revenue of 19.7 billion baht and a profit of 468 million baht.
Rubber art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/04/2025
» A black French Louis style dressing table looks strangely beautiful. On it is a black vase filled with elegant black roses and cosmetic bottles on the table are also black. On the left side of the dressing table is a mannequin dressed in a stylish black evening gown and on the right side is a black floor lamp with a delicately carved lampshade. In addition, there is a chair along with bags and shoes in the same area.
Breaking the cycle
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/09/2024
» The director of Baan Kanchanapisek Vocational Juvenile Training Centre for Boys, Thicha Nanakorn, last month posted on Facebook that her contract as a juvenile justice expert had not been renewed. This means her position as the director of 20 years will end on Sept 30.
A show of emotion
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/06/2023
» When Suga, the rapper and producer of BTS, announced his solo world tour concert, people were surprised because he is not the main vocalist who is the focus of performances. Suga tours under his alias, Agust D, which he has used since he released his solo album in 2016. "The Suga: Agust D Tour 'D-Day'" started in the US 11 days before he began his tour in Asia. Numerous vlogs and videos have revealed his dynamic and impressive performance, but recordings cannot compare to his live show.
Take care of our doctors
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/06/2023
» Dr Napasorn "Puimek" Weerayuttvilai is known as an actress and singer, as well as an intern medical doctor at Rajburi Hospital. Earlier this month, after she shared on social media her decision to resign from the hospital, the issue of a shortage of doctors in Thailand became the talk of the town.
A cleaner ride
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/04/2023
» Three-wheeled vehicles, or tuk-tuks as they are known, are popular among tourists in Thailand due to their distinctive appearance and ability to provide a unique local experience. However, when start-up company Urban Mobility Tech (UMT) surveyed the pain points of passengers in Bangkok using public transportation, they responded that tuk-tuks did not have a standard price and the vehicles created noise and air pollution. In 2017, UMT decided to launch Muvmi, an electric tuk-tuk company, to provide an environmentally friendly and safe public transportation option to Bangkokians.
No longer the bridesmaid
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/02/2023
» Some 3,000kg of baby's breath flowers decorated a wedding reception under the concept of "The Flower Nebula". After the reception, Chayawat Panjaphakdee, better known as "Joe Rainforest", the managing director of Rainforest Thailand and Rakdok, did not want to trash the flowers. When Seacon Square Srinakarin asked him to design a flower event for the MUNx2 zone, dubbed an "artibition", or an area for an art exhibition, he came up with the idea of a floral show titled "Imaginative Cloud" and reused the baby's breath flowers from the wedding to design displays in eight locations.