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Hashtags of hate
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/01/2022
» A week ago, the hashtags #BanSitala and #BanLuknang returned to social media again after K-pop girl group H1-Key dropped their debut music video Athletic Girl and performed in an online press conference. These hashtags appeared for the first time last December when South Korean entertainment agency Grandline Group (GLG) announced the debut of H1-Key, which included Thai singer Sitala Wongkrachang as the rapper. Sitala is the daughter of the famous late actor and political activist Saranyu Wongkrachang. When Thai anti-government supporters and K-pop fans discovered that Sitala had entered the industry, they were furious as her family had a role in the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) rallies, which led to the 2014 coup. They accused her of being a supporter of a dictatorship.
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Information as power
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/01/2022
» As the exhibition's title suggests, "Xhibition In The Dark" by Chookiat Likitpunyarut showcases art installations in a dimly dark space, Chookiat, who worked as an interior designer, brand builder and design consultant in New York for almost a decade, said his first solo exhibition in Thailand is experimental art.
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The economics of happiness
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/09/2021
» In order to learn about people, living creatures and more, people come up with questions and try to find answers. The book, The Whys Of Life, written by Prof Nattavudh Powdthavee, raises many interesting questions. Why do people with good looks have high social status, are famous, or usually luckier than others? Why are people afraid of quitting jobs they hate? And how can people be happy in this uncertain world? The author explained the reasons without being judgmental and using reliable research to support his explanations.
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Tackling climate change
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/04/2024
» Climate change has caused several negative effects such as intensified extreme weather, rising sea levels and disruptions to food systems all over the world. To raise awareness of climate change and move towards solutions, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation recently organised the forum "Climate Change: Multidimensional Problems And Impacts On Thailand" at The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam and on its Facebook page MHESIThailand.
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Putting food on the table
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/01/2024
» Thailand ranks 13th among world food exporters, accounting for 2.3% of the global food market, valued at approximately 1.1 billion baht. However, according to the GermanWatch Global Climate Risk Index 2021, Thailand ranks ninth out of 180 countries for long-term climate risk. Climate risk affects Thailand in several aspects, especially in tourism and agriculture.
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Elevating art on the global stage
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/10/2023
» Compared to other industries in Thailand, the art industry is relatively small. Now under Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, art is now among the 11 industries which will be developed and supported by the Thailand Creative Content Agency (THACCA). The 11 industries are art, food, sports, lifestyle, tourism, music, literature, film, games, design, and fashion.
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Be wary of scammers
Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/09/2023
» Call centre scams make headlines daily, but not everyone is interested in trying to understand the details of their fraudulent schemes. As a result, there are new victims and unfortunate cases reported regularly.
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Teaching kids about money
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/06/2023
» Anita* is a student at Prathandongrungwittayakarn School in Kanchanaburi who participated in UOB Money 101: Teen Edition -- a financial literacy programme launched by UOB Thailand in collaboration with the Thailand Collaboration for Education (TCFE) in 2021. After completing the six-hour programme, she established a food delivery business targeting teachers and students.
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What to do with misbehaving monks?
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/05/2022
» Sunday marked Visakha Bucha Day which is the commemoration of the birth, enlightenment and death of the Lord Buddha. Buddhism is the largest religion in Thailand, but we cannot deny that faith in Buddhism has declined due to the inappropriate behaviour and misconduct of some monks.
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Doing his duty
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/11/2021
» In May 2014, artist Surajate Tongchua was in a bank to pay his bills when the military launched a coup. The artist felt numb realising that the country would be ruled by a military dictatorship again, so he decided to collect receipts from that day to document the negative effect of the coup. He believed his payments for VAT at the rate of 7% were used to support the junta government. After collecting his and his family members' receipts for several years, Surajate started developing his art collection "Priceless" in 2017, which is on view at the new art gallery Manycuts Artspace Ari.
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