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Keep your kid dialled out
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 17/06/2014
» Parents have their reasons for allowing their kids to own a mobile phone (or not). My seven-year-old daughter once asked me to buy her a mobile phone, in spite of the fact that she knew what my answer would be. She cited examples of her friends, who bring them to school — some even have iPhones!
Beat the heat, shop online
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 30/04/2014
» In the height of summer when it is too hot to leave your cool house, online shopping has an added appeal.
Protesting made easy
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 10/12/2013
» When the "ThaiFight" mobile app made its debut three months ago, the streets of Bangkok were still quiet and the political temperature was relatively cool. Supasheep Srijumnong, the app's developer, said he created the app _ a fighting game featuring characters that look uncannily like Thai politicians and celebrities _ for his own enjoyment and to entertain his family. He didn't realise that the eruption of protests would make his little plaything relevant, and timely symbolic.
Breaking down barriers
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 15/10/2013
» Autistic and physically handicapped children have often been excluded from regular schools because they are considered to require special care. But that barrier has been overturned by Kunlajin Kindergarten School, where such children are integrated with regular students.
Recycle IT
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 03/07/2013
» A joystick becomes a lamp, an inkjet printer turns into a cosmetics bag and the shell of your computer becomes a stool. Designers, students and amateurs have proven that creative ideas can transform IT waste, from discarded mainboards to old phones, into functional products that are also environmentally friendly.
Tricks of the light
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 12/03/2013
» Are you aware that luminosity can influence your mood? Biological malfunction, tired and strained eyes, and road accidents are some of the possible negative effects caused by wrong use of lighting.
Business is booming at Klongtom
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 24/04/2012
» For those who like the atmosphere of open-air shopping and the specialty stores of the traditional-style Klongtom market, there is now a new version called Klongtom Corner.
Retailer gets radical
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 28/02/2012
» The wind turbine erected in front of this otherwise unremarkable, one-storey building in Si Racha tends to grab the attention of passers-by, its function in attracting customers a useful bonus for its owners, Tesco Lotus.
Animated Response
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 17/02/2012
» Animation is an engaging and enjoyable format to work with and can involve everything from stop motion and traditional cell drawing to computer generation and even newer cutting-edge media technologies. It's also a great vehicle to advance young people's understanding of storytelling and the sequencing of ideas, giving them an outlet for their creative energy while honing their technical skills and their ability to work in close collaboration with others.
Dell's concept home
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 05/04/2011
» Acknowledging that technology surrounds people throughout their daily lives, leading PC-maker Dell Computer was inspired to come up with the concept of the Dell home in which its products meet every need and every moment and the entire family's lifestyle.