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Recipe for change
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/09/2025
» When Weerapon Wongtawan, founder of Lukyang Studio, was selected by the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture to work with a community enterprise in Phetchaburi, he redesigned the packaging of their traditional rice crackers and suggested they be made in smaller sizes.
Blueprint for a better future
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/09/2025
» In an era of polycrisis, from climate disruption and geopolitical instability to increasing mental and emotional strain, people, especially younger generations, are searching for ways to achieve happiness and well-being.
GOT7 makes a comeback
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/05/2025
» In 2020, GOT7, a well-known K-pop sensation, sold out both their concerts at Rajamangala National Stadium. However, the shows were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. On Jan 11, 2021, Ahgase, the GOT7 fan club, faced an uncertain situation concerning their favourite group when the seven members of GOT7 did not renew the contract with their music label JYP Entertainment.
Journey to B-612
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/04/2025
» Katherine Amatavivadhana, co-founder and head of creation at Mad Motion Studio, first read The Little Prince -- the classic children's book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry -- at the age of 10. She thought the character was cute but did not appreciate the storyline.
Shades of Isan
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/06/2024
» As head of the local arts department at Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Asst Prof Kulajit Sengna has researched Isan art and design for 15 years. While creating artefacts inspired by Isan mural art, she felt uncomfortable painting with colours available in the market because they did not match the original paintings. Therefore, Asst Prof Kulajit decided to mix paints to create new shades herself.
A sibling bond
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/06/2024
» Tanat Suvanabhat, better known as Naipran, is an artist with autism. During Covid, he wanted to travel abroad but couldn't so he expressed his desire through paintings and drawings. He drew planes, airports and landscapes of cities he wanted to visit, especially London and New York.
Pakk Taii Design Week 2023
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/08/2023
» When Covid-19 pandemic broke out, it affected many industries and led to the loss of jobs for numerous people, including those in the creative industries, who were forced to return to their hometowns. To support the young generations of the south and provide platforms for them to showcase their creations, Creative Economy Agency (CEA) collaborated with Songkhla Province, Tourism Authority of Thailand, local designers and creators to hold the first “Pakk Taii Design Week 2023 (PTDW2023)”.
Time for local spirits to shine?
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/03/2023
» On display now at the Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC), the exhibition "Thai Local Spirit" raises the question, can Thai rice whiskeys like lao khao, sa toe and ka chae earn worldwide recognition like soju and sake?"
The high price of sodium
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/09/2022
» To raise awareness and encourage manufacturers to reduce salt and sodium in food products, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health) organised a forum titled "Reducing Salt/Sodium Consumption In Thailand" at the Thai Health office. At the forum, Dr Chantana Ungchusak, chairman of the board of healthy food planning, said that excessive salt intake can cause high blood pressure, heart conditions, reduce kidney functions and clog blood vessels, which can lead to death.
Halal skincare
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/06/2022
» As a religious Muslim and a woman who uses make-up, Suraiya Waeusang has to remove the product and wash her face at least three times a day before prayers. Muslims must wash their hands, mouth, nose, face, arms, head, ears and feet before prayers five times a day -- three times in the day and two times in the evening and at night.