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    A glimmer of hope in dark times

    News, Published on 23/02/2020

    » The recent wave of shootings and constant fear over the coronavirus recalls what Claudius said in Hamlet: "When sorrows come, they come not single spies, but in battalions". And these "battalions" of sorrow have been plunging Thais into deep depression.

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    Your other set of footprints

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/08/2019

    » A survivor from the 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School shooting massacre in Florida, American pro-gun activist Kyle Kashuv made headlines earlier this year after Harvard University rescinded its admission over his use of racial slurs. After Kashuv wrote the comments on Google Docs for a class study guide and in Skype messages, they were captured and shared to the media by students who knew him. Although the 18-year-old posted an apology about his past behaviour, he still lost a spot at Harvard.

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    Hard truths about soft power

    Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/10/2021

    » The vibe of Thai-born singer Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban, a member of South Korea's superstar K-pop group Blackpink, has rekindled Thailand's soft power ambitions via the creative economy.

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    K-pop kicks on YouTube

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/05/2021

    » While we stay at home and maintain social distance, watching music performances is another form of entertainment that can relieve stress.

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    Expanding the friend zone

    Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/02/2019

    » Friend zone is a place nobody wants to be in. Stuck in a limbo between friendship and wanting more, friend zone is sometimes a prison people want out of but just can't walk away from. In GDH's latest flick, Friend Zone (now showing in cinemas), this complex and bittersweet relationship is hilariously explored by filmmaker Chayanop Boonprakob.

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    Beefing up Korean relations even more

    Life, Published on 02/09/2019

    » Relations between Thailand and Korea will be beefed up even more during the "Annyeong Thailand, Sawasdee Korea 2019: Discover And Enjoy Korea", which will take place at the Zpotlight at Zpell, Future Park, Phahon Yothin Road, on Saturday Sept 7 from 11.40am-7.20pm.

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    Time for T

    B Magazine, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/04/2019

    » Despite the language barrier, most Thai pop stars dream of being recognised on the international stage. Some have made inroads. Pop rock outfit Slot Machine released an album of English-language songs, which helped get them on the international music festival circuit. Thai-German pop idol Jannine "Ploychompoo" Weigel has built up a significant fan base online with the help of a number of songs in English; she currently has more than 3.3 million followers on YouTube. Thanwa "The Toys" Boonsoongnern caught the eye of Korean fans with his performance at the 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards in South Korea. Last month, the 23-year-old was back in Seoul for a fan meeting.

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    No offence

    Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 22/01/2019

    » You'll be familiar with Jim Jefferies' schtick. He's the archetypal Aussie bloke, unconcerned with politically correct ways to address hot-button topics. His rants wrong-foot you with boozy observations that crystallise into astute commentary on modern society, like he's some kind of pub savant.

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    The heat is on

    Muse, Published on 02/12/2017

    » Ginger and broccoli in pad see eiw, Thai basil and tamarind sauce in som tam, and peanut butter drenched in every stir-fry possible. If you've ever visited YouTube in search of how-tos on Thai cookery, it's a given you've done some head-scratching, if not outright offensive interpretations of beloved dishes.

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