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Beauty as a curse
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/02/2025
» Notable artist Yuree Kensaku is often inspired to create from observing obstacles in life. Her latest exhibition, "The Mansion Of Plates", was inspired by the idea that beauty is a curse.
A gathering of ghosts
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/11/2024
» Among Thai ghosts, the top three legends -- Mae Nak, Phee Pob and Phee Krasue -- have frequently featured in films and television series. According to Creative Economy Agency (CEA), Mae Nak has appeared in over 40 films and TV series while Phee Pob has made over 30 appearances in films and TV series.
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?
Selling soft power
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/06/2022
» After Thai teenage rapper Danupha "Milli" Khanatheerakul ate mango sticky rice onstage at the recent Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in the United States, selling the Thai dessert back home changed drastically.
Reviving an old tradition
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/09/2021
» Many fishermen have died in storms and become ghosts haunting the sea. At first, the ghosts wanted to return to shore, but after they found surfboards floating nearby, they no longer wanted to return.
Heroes close to home
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/03/2021
» When Himmapan Marshmallow -- illustrations of Thai mythical creatures -- went viral, artist Komkrit Tepthian became attracted to the simple yet cute designs. The endearing drawings inspired Komkrit to create five miniatures named Nak Pod (a naga), Nak Punk (a different naga), Mae Hera (a crocodile head with a naga body), Mom (a monkey with four-legs mixed and some lizard features) and Ta Singha (a lion). The appealing creations were produced in his workshop, Motmo Studio, and became popular among shoppers.
Understanding illness
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/02/2021
» Nine-year-old Otto has an illness that causes him to experience uncontrollable twitches and compulsive swearing. He was diagnosed by a psychiatrist with Tourette syndrome, which causes tics. Otto's tics started after his father abandoned him and he had to live with his grandma. At school, Otto was bullied by classmates and had to move to three different schools. The boy was treated by psychiatrist Dr Stephen Stone and psychologist Lisa Yodmon at Barnette Hospital in London.
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.
Education amid the pandemic
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/06/2020
» E-leng Keng Kong and his friends Ngao and Fong are required to stay home, wash their hands, wear protective masks and avoid shared eating utensils during the Covid-19 outbreak. Meanwhile, in the South, best friends Anis and Golf are prohibited to play with each other. They are, however, reluctant to maintain physical distance.