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Become a maker!
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 26/08/2015
» Maker Faire is an event that celebrates art, craft, engineering and science and was started in San Francisco and New York. It has since expanded all over the world to countries including Tokyo, Rome, Detroit, Oslo and Shenzhen and is now making its way to Thailand.
They've got game
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 05/08/2015
» Game Casters are online celebrities who inhabit unique pockets of YouTube — "pockets" may not sound large enough when the most popular of them has 38 million followers. To "cast game", as the activity is known, is for these people to play through a video game (say, Minecraft) accompanied by humorous, irreverent and sometimes swear-ridden commentary, and their whole subjective experiences are recorded and broadcast on YouTube channels for their fans to watch.
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.
Creating a community of characters
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 22/07/2015
» Character design in Thailand was once the reserve of only a small number of established companies like 2Spot Communication, Vithita Animation and Kantana Group, who, by and large, managed to bring the bulk of their characters, including Bloody Bunny, Biscuit, Unsleep Sheep and Luko to different formats like animated features, games and merchandise.
Thailand's juveniles restart
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 15/07/2015
» Sakda Saengchan had never used a computer until 2013, when he was sent to Ban Kanchanapisek Youth Training and Observation Centre.
Start me up
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 01/07/2015
» The concept of makerspace — a DIY community where the public has access to technology and manufacturing equipment — has gained ground around the world and in Bangkok it is catching on too. One such place is Maker Zoo, a start-up that uses a 3D printer to inspire people to create products.
Language tool of the trade
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 03/06/2015
» Proficiency in different languages will no longer be a hindrance to communication among people from Asean countries, thanks to a new innovative Asean language text translation machine.
The Missing App
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 20/05/2015
» Mobile applications have made people's daily lives easier and more comfortable in many ways. Now the search for missing persons can be aided by the app ThaiMissing.
Rehabilitating lives through IT
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 08/04/2015
» Toyeebah Suemae and Abdulloh Barahamae were born with no limbs. When they were young, their lives seemed hopeless. But with support provided under the patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, they can now see a bright future ahead.
Doing good online
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 08/04/2015
» Vipada Meunnug and MSgt Amarut Unlar may come from different families, but they face a similar prolblem. Due to a financial crisis, Vipada almost gave up her vocational and undergraduate studies, while Amarut struggled to pay his primary school tuition after his father passed away.