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Old-timey ads that can't be run today
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/11/2019
» The purpose of an advertisement is primarily to sell products but it also serves as a mirror to reflect the culture and societal values of its day. Before the bombardment of ads on YouTube and on our Facebook newsfeed, there were ads from the past that have accidentally become amusing by today's standard.
Thai Education 4.0
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/09/2016
» Pictures of Thai university students dressing up as Adolf Hitler and China's Red Guards were circulated online earlier this week. Apparently, they mimicked these historical figures lightheartedly while doing a Nazi salute during their faculty's activity.
Driving away sexy models can only be a good thing
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 03/03/2015
» The headline read: "Sexy models banned from motor show".
Dusky beauty leads the way
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/07/2014
» For a dark-skinned Thai woman to be chosen to represent the country at an international beauty pageant is, for most Thais, an eyebrow-raising experience. This is chiefly because it is normally the porcelain skin-toned contestants that clinch the crown.
Dum and dumber
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 18/09/2013
» It seems that the more media channels we have access to, the greater the amount of upsetting or annoying news that can reach us every day, putting our patience or our judgement to the test.
Are you Thai? 11 ways to tell
News, Songkran Grachangnetara, Published on 25/12/2012
» A few weeks ago I wrote an article for this newspaper titled "How to Tell Whether You're a Farang". I got so many Tweets suggesting that I write a follow-up to even things out that I felt obligated to pen a simple test for those Thais attempting to become farang, and to determine whether they have indeed made that transformation successfully. So here's my simple test, for what it's worth.
Vive la difference
Life, Published on 21/11/2012
» After living in Bangkok for a few months I finally ran out of toiletries from home - Canada. A quick trip to find moisturiser and make-up led me to an awakening about cultural differences and similarities when it comes to beauty and what cost women around the world are willing to pay.
Feminine 'white' wash goes too far
News, Kultida Samabuddhi, Published on 14/09/2012
» 'Every woman is concerned!" is the message on the website of a feminine wash product of pharmaceutical giant Sanofi Aventis.
No more paying lipservice to inner beauty
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/06/2012
» The recent "lead in lipstick" alert has made me rethink whether external beauty at the expense of my health is really worth the risk.