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Creating change through music
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/06/2023
» Noom* auditioned for many singing groups, but he was always rejected since he did not have a degree in singing. Meanwhile, at a tender age, Ton* experienced an embarrassing moment while singing onstage as his trousers were unzipped and the audience laughed at him. Since then, he has given up singing in public.
Taking education into their own hands
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/04/2022
» Many Thai children learn the alphabet by rote memory -- A for Ant, B for Boy, C for Cat and so on. But for Wasin Pathomyok and Plengmontra Bubphamas, parents of a two-year-old daughter, they created an A to Z poster using a human rights theme. The idea of the ABC human rights poster came after Wasin and Plengmontra read English children's books such as A Is For Activist, An ABC of Equality and F For Feminism.
Support Boy's Love and expand our soft power
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/11/2021
» Whenever Korean music, TV dramas and films become a global phenomenon, especially gaining popularity among American audiences, Thai people usually talk about Korean soft power strategies and what we should do to accomplish what they have done.
Shifting surfaces
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/04/2020
» Different surfaces of objects have different impacts on different people. At an art exhibition titled "#Surface" by Bangkok University Gallery, eight artists and designers interpret "surface" in their own way and use a variety of media and materials to convey their ideas.
Mario's marvellous medicine
B Magazine, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/03/2019
» Traditional Thai medicine is perceived by many to be old and outdated. But when Channel 3 decided to place it centre stage in its recent period romcom, Thongek Morya Ta Chalong (Doctor Thongek Of Ta Chalong), it sparked renewed interest among viewers.
Under pressure
Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/03/2017
» Love and relationships can be a difficult thing to talk about, especially for young people. Teenagers may feel embarrassed about discussing crushes, dating and sex. So it’s no surprise that many decide to post their problems anonymously on Internet forums.
Happy-go-lucky
Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/03/2017
» One of last year's biggest TV hits was Diary of Tootsies the Series. Inspired by the Facebook page Ban Tuek Khong Tood (Dairy of a Gay) by Khuncha Theethawit, the show focuses on the love lives of its gay and lesbian characters. Fans couldn't get enough of their outrageous adventures. One of the show's most popular characters was Golf, played by Thongchai Thongkuntom (Pingpong). The 27-year-old's hilarious performance turned him into a star overnight.