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The new oil shock
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/03/2026
» On Feb 28, the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation to attack Iran and kill the supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Iran retaliated with attacks targeting Israeli military bases as well as US military bases in the Middle East. Following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, on March 27 the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz which is a key oil transit route.
Unlocking life
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/07/2025
» Have you ever pursued a dream which is not yours? Created by Pachanaporn Wimonsarawong, better known as Peachful, the art exhibition "Missing Piece" raises questions viewers may have while following the journey of Jiewliew, a small long-haired girl with big dreams of becoming a princess.
Environmental art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/09/2024
» In 2022, Imhathai Suwatthanasilp created the exhibition "Plankton Star Virus" for the Biennale of Sydney, which ran under the theme "rivus" and means stream in Latin. Trapped during the Covid-19 lockdowns, Imhathai was unable to conduct field research, so she gathered information online and watched videos and documentaries.
The hidden costs of fashion
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/08/2024
» When Thammika Songkaeo, a co-founder of the Singapore-based company Two Glasses, saw people around her with big boxes of clothes for donation, she wondered, who wanted used clothes?
A modern twist on tradition
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/08/2022
» The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives and caused uncertainty about the future. As a result, many Thais have turned to superstitious objects, causing the market to grow.
Brave new world
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/11/2021
» During the Covid-19 pandemic when academic institutes are forced to close, online learning equates to borderless learning which allows people to learn anywhere, anytime and any subject. Aside from students, people who work from home also have more time to turn to online learning to enhance their knowledge.
Blossoming of hope
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/12/2020
» Alex Face aka Patcharapol Tangruen -- a renowned Thai artist -- has always been aware that his works will not last forever. While he may create an incredibly impressive mural today, it might be erased tomorrow as it is either painted over or the wall is simply torn down. The Covid-19 pandemic has only emphasised the fact that many things are vulnerable and uncertain. During the lockdown, Alex's wife ordered flowers for their home and the artist and his 11-year-old daughter created their own still life paintings of blossoms and wilting flowers. His iconic character -- a moody-looking three-eyed childlike figure in a rabbit suit -- is also included in a painting, and that is how he began creating his latest collection titled "Monument Of Hope".
Holding on to happiness
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/07/2020
» Suwannee Sarakana realised the uncertainty of happiness at her daughter's kindergarten graduation ceremony when she bought a colourful whale-shaped balloon for her six-year-old. Unfortunately, the balloon slipped out of her daughter's hand.
The mind killer
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/04/2019
» Almost every morning, Sorn* wakes up to her parents' fierce arguments over the current political situation. When she decides to take refuge on social network, what she finds is the same kind of frustration, with netizens harshly criticising the party that recently won Sorn's vote.