• OPINION

  #BehindTheHashtags

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/03/2020

  » Many student protests that were partly set off by the dissolution of Future Forward Party over the past two weeks has also ushered in new hashtags into the lexicon of Thai social media. At the time of writing, it has been reported that there are 28 hashtags associated with campus protests. Some are humourous while others carry strong political stances and sharp gibes. Whether you agree with these students who've chosen to make their voices heard, it's better to get used to their protest hashtags as more student flashmobs are on their way (but many speculate that the designation of Covid-19 as a dangerous communicable disease may be used as a tool to suppress them). Not to mention, an online campaign calling for people to wear black on Fridays as a symbol to oppose dictatorship began last Friday.

• OPINION

  Let's make babies

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/03/2022

  » Thailand's record lowest birth rate in 50 years has prompted the authorities to encourage the public to procreate more. As part of a long-term campaign, Deputy Minister of Public Health, Sathit Pitutecha, recently suggested the Thai Health Promotion Organization ask social media influencers to share their stories about having a loving family when they are ready, how much fun they have raising kids and to basically set a good example.

• OPINION

  Before we go to the moon...

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 18/12/2020

  » On Monday, Anek Laothamatas, the minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, revealed that, by the middle of next month, a plan to send a spacecraft into the moon's orbit in seven years from now will be announced. According to him, Thailand will be the fifth Asian country to achieve this extraterrestrial feat, following China, Japan, South Korea and India. Khun Anek added that taxpayers' money will be used to yield tangible results rather than just more research and teaching, at the launch of a project to crowdfund locally-made vaccines against Covid-19 led by Chulalongkorn University.

• OPINION

  Milli and Mamuang

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/04/2022

  » Thailand's collective appetite for mango and sticky rice went through the roof when Thai teen rapper Milli, whose real name is Danupha Khanatheerakul, performed on the stage of Coachella 2022 on Sunday.

• OPINION

  What's in the Nickname?

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/01/2021

  » It's a year-end tradition for Thai media to anoint figures in the political world with nicknames (with a varying degree of sarcasm). On Monday, their nicknames were revealed and -- in case you had been busy with the New Year celebration since Christmas -- I'm here to explain the idea behind some of them. g

• OPINION

  Music Is A Weapon

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/04/2021

  » Last Friday, singer-songwriter Trai "Boy" Bhumiratna released a song in support of the medical frontliners in the ongoing battle against Covid-19. He later said in a Facebook post that someone had criticised him for not reflecting on the government's shortcomings. He replied, in gist, that music isn't a weapon but is healing and consoling, and he doesn't think of politics with every breath he takes. This didn't sit well with netizens who brought up his past involvement with the PDRC movement that ultimately led to Prayut Chan-o-cha's premiership.

• OPINION

  Doable Halloween Costumes

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/10/2020

  » Halloween will be upon us in less than 24 hours and it's an excuse for you to dress as supernatural beings, popular characters from movies, celebs, generic archetypes and even food items. And if you still have no idea what costume should you wear for Halloween party tomorrow, you're in luck. Here's my costume idea that you can easily pull off.

• OPINION

  Guru Awards 2019

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/12/2019

  » It's tradition for media to look back at the year that's about to end with some sort of recap. Therefore, I would like to commemorate 2019 with Guru-style awards for people and moments that may get overlooked. g

• LIFE

  Summer Sonic makes Thailand debut in August

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/03/2024

  » Summer Sonic is a recognised name among global music festivals. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin opened the Government House on Wednesday to host the announcement of the inaugural Summer Sonic Bangkok as a gesture of commitment to promote Thailand's soft power.

• LIFE

  Centara celebrates grand opening of Centara Korat

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/10/2022

  » The newly-opened property aims to be an all-in-one leisure and lifestyle destination and the first fully integrated mixed-use development in Isan

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