• TRAVEL

  Rap against cruelty

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/08/2023

  » In collaboration with World Animal Protection Thailand, the song Pai Hai Sood Yood Show Chang (No Elephant Show) by rapper Tawanwad "TangBadVoice" Wanavit was released earlier this month in observance of World Elephant Day, which falls on Aug 12. The video for No Elephant Show depicts the story of a Thai man taking his foreign friend to see an elephant show. Tawanwad appears in the car taking them to the show, with the rapper explaining to the Thai man through rap that behind the scenes, elephants experience cruel training. The music video includes real footage of the abuse suffered by elephants in Thailand.

• LIFE

  Creating change through music

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/06/2023

  » Noom* auditioned for many singing groups, but he was always rejected since he did not have a degree in singing. Meanwhile, at a tender age, Ton* experienced an embarrassing moment while singing onstage as his trousers were unzipped and the audience laughed at him. Since then, he has given up singing in public.

• S WEEKLY

  Happy-go-lucky

  Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/03/2017

  » One of last year's biggest TV hits was Diary of Tootsies the Series. Inspired by the Facebook page Ban Tuek Khong Tood (Dairy of a Gay) by Khuncha Theethawit, the show focuses on the love lives of its gay and lesbian characters. Fans couldn't get enough of their outrageous adventures. One of the show's most popular characters was Golf, played by Thongchai Thongkuntom (Pingpong). The 27-year-old's hilarious performance turned him into a star overnight.

• S WEEKLY

  Love on the rocks

  Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/09/2016

  » What’s the most romantic way to spend time with somebody? Maybe it’s having a meal or going shopping, and most Thai TV romances usually involve both of these. But GMM25’s brand new series, Peen Pha Kwa Love (Rock Climbing for Love), mixes romance and sport as rock climbing leads to a complicated love triangle. The show reunites Sattaphong Phiangphor (Tao) and Zuvapit Traipornworakit (Baitoei) who previously paired up in the dramas, Wae La Nai Kuat Kaew (Time in a Glass Bottle) and Ban Tuek Kram (Karma Journal).

• LIFE

  The art of K-Pop reaches new heights

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/12/2020

  » Despite the cancellation of concerts and music gatherings in 2020, a lot of things have been happening in the world of K-pop.

• LIFE

  Towards a greener future

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/04/2024

  » Plastic pollution has a negative effect on the environment, ecosystems, wildlife and human health. To reduce this scourge, 175 nations agreed to develop a legally binding agreement to address such pollution within the marine environment, known as the Global Plastic Treaty, during the 5th United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya. A draft of the treaty is expected to be completed by the end of this year.

• LIFE

  An alarming rise in childhood obesity

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/10/2023

  » According to the Ministry of Public Health, the number of obese children in Thailand has increased as of February this year. Around 13% of children aged between six and 14 fall victim to obesity while an estimated 13% of adolescents aged 15 to 18 suffer from the disease. Meanwhile, the percentage of obese children has risen from 4-5% to 9-10% for those below the age of five.

• LIFE

  Challenging the norm

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/04/2023

  » After reading two books with red-coloured covers -- bell hooks' All About Love and Tara Costello's Red Moon Gang, Chanaradee Chatrakul Na Ayudhya, better known as juli baker and summer, became triggered by issues in the books, including relationships, politics, capitalism and menstruation. In order to convey the messages she perceived in the books, Chanaradee tracked her emotions throughout her 28-day menstruation cycle and transformed them into sketches. Inspired by her daily events, the artist created 29 paintings, one fibreglass sculpture and one animation for her latest exhibition titled "She's Too Much". All rough sketches are displayed at the showcase.

• LIFE

  A push for sustainability

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/06/2022

  » In 2014, Romtham Khumnurak -- a student at the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Thammasat University (TU) -- enrolled in TU 100 Civic Engagement, which required students to observe TU's waste management system. After Romtham saw a large stinky garbage pile there, it dawned on him that everyone is involved in the waste issue. Five years later, Romtham and five other colleagues established an environmental online media, Environman, which currently has more than 564,000 followers and is available on several platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

• LIFE

  Hitting is never the answer

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/04/2022

  » Physical punishment, especially hitting children, seems to be normal for many Thai parents. On a popular webboard in Thailand, a post in 2021 asked readers when was the last time they were hit by parents. Readers shared their experiences, with some saying they were hit during primary school or junior high school days. The creator of the post wrote that her last memory of being hit by her father was when she was 20. Her father hit her very hard with a stick and cursed at her because he wanted her to do a household chore, but she did not immediately obey him. She said she just wanted to finish a cupcake before doing the chore. On the same webboard, many people also posted their experiences of corporal punishment from parents.

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