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Why Korean series Pro Bono is a must-watch
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/12/2025
» In a world where people live in inequality, the South Korean TV series Pro Bono on Netflix gives viewers hope by following a group of public interest lawyers who fight for the underprivileged.
Profit over health
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/12/2024
» According to research marketing company Euromonitor International, Thailand's dietary supplement industry in 2023 was valued at 87 billion baht.
Gamifying education
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/02/2024
» 'Dear Admin. I went out with friends to drink, but I do not remember what happened that night. The next day, my friends posted video clips in our group chat. The video features me kissing a friend. Due to that situation, other friends teased us to be a couple. I felt very awkward. What should I do?"
Is there a digital afterlife?
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/01/2024
» In the past, death and funerals used to be private affairs which involved only loved ones. However, with the advent of digitalisation, people today live in both the physical and digital worlds and have made death part of the digital realm.
The fight against sexual violence
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/12/2023
» Since June 19, 1999, November has been designated by the government as the month to end violence against women. Despite 24 years of advocacy efforts, Thai women still experience violence every day. To raise awareness and discuss misconceptions regarding sexual violence against women, the Nitivajra Institute at the Attorney General's Office of Thailand recently organised a forum, "Misconceptions And Misunderstandings That Affect Violence Against Sexuality", via Zoom and social media.
No room for victim blaming
Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/10/2023
» Recently, Mai*, an 18-year-old part-time male employee at a private hospital, became a victim of sexual assault. The incident occurred around 1am after a foreigner asked Mai for directions to the restroom. Mai helped the foreigner and then headed for the same restroom. Unfortunately, Mai was subjected to a non-consensual sexual act there. He told reporters that he cried for help, but nobody heard.
These books can help children protect themselves from predators
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/11/2021
» In the past weeks, news about a father touching his daughter inappropriately was widely discussed on social media. The criticism of his improper behaviour raised awareness on how to teach children about consent and body boundaries. Even though parents are supposed to teach their children about body autonomy, some Thai parents do not fully understand the concept and feel awkward discussing it with their children.
An overwhelming challenge
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/03/2021
» Pop* was wandering around a market in his dirty clothes. People in the area avoided him because they knew he was a homeless drug addict with mental instability. Most in his shoes have little hope of returning to mainstream society. Pop was not the case.
Hidden victims
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/11/2020
» A couple of weeks ago, a manager at Barbecue Plaza's Pinklao branch was fired because he harassed an intern in a group chat. Apparently, the manager sent a sexually suggestive message along with a photo of a girl in a tight school uniform. A female intern took offence at the message and commented that she felt uncomfortable and harassed by the message. The manager responded by claiming the intern didn't have a sense of humour and later kicked her out of the group. After evidence was posted on social media, the viral message led to an end of his management career.
Eradicating abuse
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/09/2020
» Phanchita Thanaweekittichot, editor-in-chief and translator at Mangmoom Book, broke into tears while reading the Taiwanese children's book Butterfly And Duoduo's Little Secret by Chia-Hui Hsin. She was devastated by the memory of an unpleasant experience she thought she had already forgotten.