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The future of chat
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 26/02/2014
» Although WeChat, China’s top social media app, has yet to garner much popularity in Thailand, it has expanded its features in recent years and started to gain ground in several other Asian countries including Malaysia and Singapore.
Gamers get mobile
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 22/01/2014
» At one point or another, most people have played computer games. The prevalence of mobile devices has boosted the popularity of games and now the industry has overtaken all other kinds of digital content in terms of value.
Good progress but more needed
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 02/10/2013
» Local programme designers have proved their potential in the global market, but there's still a long way to go if Thailand is to achieve its ambition of becoming Asean's software hub. However, the success of Software Expo Asia 2013, which wound up in Bangkok last weekend, was regarded by industry insiders as marking a significant step on that road.
Double vision
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 25/09/2013
» Though not every movie needs to be in 3D, the technology has made a strong impact in the field of visual culture of late. Recently in Bangkok, a highly regarded stereographer _ that's what the person who makes films look 3D is called, technically _ suggested Thai animators and visual effect experts grasp the opportunity of the untapped market.
Arresting developments
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 05/06/2013
» Mobile application development is one of the creative careers young Thais dream of pursuing. Recently, two respected app creation professionals from Silicon Valley were in Bangkok to share their experience and gave suggestions during a workshop at the dtac Accelerate competition.
It's a brand's world
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 29/05/2013
» The proliferation of smartphones, tablets and social networking has accelerated the growth of online shopping, and retailers are stepping up to cash in on the new purchasing lifestyle.
Girls' education gets Intel boost
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 27/03/2013
» Removing barriers in girls' education _ the old demons such as early and forced marriage, domestic slavery, sex trafficking, gender violence and discrimination _ means not only a better life for girls, but a safer, healthier, and more prosperous world for all.
Toys R You
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 15/03/2013
» At birth it is an astronaut, a figure just landed and alien to its surroundings. With a large and faceless head, it's generic yet eye-catching. As time goes on, the blank canvas gathers character and it morphs into being, perhaps growing up to be a hilltribe doll or martial arts legend or a Star Wars character. This is a platform toy, which is all the rage among international design and toy enthusiasts.
Is the tablet scheme doing more harm than good?
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 20/02/2013
» It has been one year since the government launched the One Tablet Per Child scheme. We have not heard whether the government has done any assessment of the project after over 800,000 tablets were distributed nationwide to Prathom 1 students last year. Is it working or failing, and how? Do tablets help improve or encourage the learning of the children, and how?
Appy New Year
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 26/12/2012
» In the past 12 months, the number of mobile applications has grown tremendously. Apple's App Store has seen a spectacular rise from 500,000 apps last year to one billion in 2012, while the Android apps at Google Play jumped from 400,000 to 700,000.