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Playing it smart
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 15/01/2016
» Video games can be both friends and foes to children. Playing them right can enhance children's development in several aspects. Playing it wrong and we, especially parents, are likely to see their dark side. But the question here is can parents stop their kids playing computer games, or at least control them enough to make them stay away from them?
Smart phone use is moderation
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 04/08/2015
» A new copyright law is being put into effect today. Following its enforcement, Line users have received repeated messages from friends warning them to stop sending flower photos with greeting messages like "Happy Tuesday". The reason is that these photos are taken by someone and those who use it without permission might be subject to a fine of up to 400,000 baht or two years in prison.
Cold water, warm hearts
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 21/08/2014
» The Ice Bucket Challenge would not be as popular as it is today if New Jersey governor Chris Christie hadn't challenged Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who in turn challenged Microsoft founder Bill Gates. The chain reaction started from there.
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!
This Line of thinking simply won't wash
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 20/08/2013
» So the powers-that-be want to monitor exchanges on Line, that wildly popular instant messaging app? Well, while the revelation has certainly garnered lots of coverage of late, it's far from being the first time the authorities here have threatened to violate the privacy and freedom of speech of individual citizens.