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When only action makes sense
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/08/2022
» Remember Michael Davis' action-packed Shoot 'Em Up from 2007? Even though it went on to become a favourite among action fans, the reviews when it first came out were divided. Some found the plot to be non-existent and had nothing appealing besides gunfights and explosions. Carter, a new South Korean action thriller about an amnesiac agent who is given an impossible mission, is another movie that follows the Shoot 'Em Up formula, where only action makes sense.
The possible upsides to Covid infection
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 08/08/2022
» There's always a first time for everyone. After three years of living life virus free, I got Covid-19 from a friend after attending a concert recently. However, to my surprise, my first experience wasn't all that terrible. I felt mildly ill, with fever and body aches, but no sore throat or a lung infection. Fortunately, I was able to look after myself at home and the symptoms only lasted a week.
Vaccine conundrum
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/08/2021
» Despite shortages of vaccines and people struggling to get access as they look forward to resuming normal life, not everyone is eager to get vaccinated.
A post-apocalyptic fairytale
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/06/2021
» A dystopian story about a mysterious virus that almost wipes out humanity may not sound like escapism right now as the real world deals with its own pandemic, however, the new Netflix hit series Sweet Tooth has elements that take a slightly different approach.
Changing stereotypes, conquering hate
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/04/2021
» Former US president Donald J. Trump often referred last year to Covid-19 as the "kung flu", "Asian virus" or "China virus", mostly because it originated in this part of the world.
The Covid conundrum
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 26/04/2021
» From the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Thailand has been a relative success story with low infection rates. However, a third wave is now hitting hard and ruining the hopes of people just as the country was gearing up for a rebound. Despite the increase in cases with over 1,000 plus infections being reported for several days and 120 deaths, there's no sign that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his government will announce a nationwide lockdown. Some members of the opposition suspect that the government may be facing financial problems and that there is a possibility that public debt has surpassed 60%, which means there is not enough cash to pay subsidies like the last lockdown. So, it's almost as if we've been told by the government that this time around, it's every man for himself.
Preventing the next pandemic
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 02/12/2020
» A lot of effort has been made by people around the world to find ways to stop the current pandemic from impacting the planet. Since Covid-19 is a viral illness, it knows nothing about man-made borders as it leaves doctors and frontline healthcare workers scrambling to contain it. Yet, there's another front in this fight; infectious diseases researchers, also known as virus hunters, who are trying to find viruses before they find us. One such person is American scientist Dr Kendra Phelps, a field researcher and ecologist who stars in an upcoming National Geographic documentary titled Virus Hunters which is set to premiere in Thailand tomorrow.
Surviving Covid, for now
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/07/2020
» There has never been a harder time to live for many as the ongoing Covid-19 global pandemic is considered to be one of the darkest hours in modern history. With tomorrow so uncertain, how are we supposed to live and just plain survive in this health scare and rapid change of economic fortune? While we never know what the future holds, we can use the opportunity to define our future. As the saying goes: "You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf." The pandemic not only brings about death and difficulty but also opens a window of opportunity for us to start anew.
Healing harmonies
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/04/2020
» Music can serve so much more than just entertainment to listeners. Music alone can affect emotions, it can be used as a medium to heal, encourage, allow people to share a message or bring awareness, where others can possibly connect with. The Covid-19 outbreak has inspired many local artists to create songs that aim to promote awareness of the virus, support and have empathy for the country's medical workers, and ease tensions through a historically stressful time.
Covid-19 vigilance is key
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/03/2020
» Like the many hundred thousands or millions of people around the world who have been affected by the current pandemic, I'm currently observing 14 days of self-quarantine.