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  A touch of local inspiration

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/02/2024

  » Following the success of "Be@rbrick World Wide Tour 3 In Bangkok" at King Power Mahanakhon last October, Be@rbrick -- the collectable bear-inspired toy figure created by the Japanese company Medicom Toy -- has gained popularity among Thai toy collectors and the general public.

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  Central: The Original Store gets 'future retro' makeover

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/12/2023

  » Inspired by retro vibes of Western department stores from the 70s to 90s, illustrator Apassorn Chiravara, aka Beebs.penthouse, transformed Central: The Original Store on Charoen Krung Road into a department store filled with the spirit of celebration for "Central: The Original Store On Holiday 2024 Claus & Co".

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  Inspiring innovators

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/10/2023

  » In order to promote creative ideas and cultural potential to drive the economy at both the national and international level, the Creative Economy Agency (CEA) established the Creative Excellence Awards (CE Awards) in 2023.

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  Champions of change

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/09/2023

  » To inspire people to create sustainable innovations to propel the country, the National Innovation Agency annually selects "100 Faces Of Thailand's Innovation Inspirers". Now in its third year, the project presents 100 Thais from various fields who have created innovations that play a role in developing society in a sustainable way. This year's theme is sustainable innovation and the project has been launched as a book and a virtual showcase at nia100faces.com.

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  Staying safe on the move

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/07/2023

  » Recently, a woman tripped over her suitcase and fell while walking on a moving walkway at Don Mueang Airport last month. Her leg was pulled into the walkway mechanism and she was sent to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, the lower part of her left leg had to be amputated.

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  The year in art

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/12/2022

  » In 2022, Thailand's vibrant art scene expanded and showcased diversity. Art enthusiasts were able to enjoy exhibitions and art-related events that brought a wide range of art form. Many exhibitions were organised outside art galleries which enabled viewers to access events easily. Here are some of the highlights of Thailand's art scene in 2022.

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  The high price of sodium

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/09/2022

  » To raise awareness and encourage manufacturers to reduce salt and sodium in food products, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health) organised a forum titled "Reducing Salt/Sodium Consumption In Thailand" at the Thai Health office. At the forum, Dr Chantana Ungchusak, chairman of the board of healthy food planning, said that excessive salt intake can cause high blood pressure, heart conditions, reduce kidney functions and clog blood vessels, which can lead to death.

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  An up and coming industry

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/09/2022

  » Organised by happening, Decembell and What If, Bangkok Illustration Fair 2022 (BKKIF) returns for its second year at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre tomorrow and runs until Sunday. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, last year BKKIF presented illustrations online at bangkokillustrationfair.com.

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  Exploring 'Inner Space'

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/06/2022

  » When Narot Keereetaweep returned from scuba diving to his accommodation in the Maldives, he noticed a 2m-long nurse shark behind another ship. As an amateur underwater photographer, Narot did not hesitate to take photos of the creature.

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  Putting safety first

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/05/2021

  » Phiangkwan Phanthumphan, a fourth-year student at the Faculty of Architecture, Kasetsart University, blindfolded herself and held a cane while carefully walking down the stairs. Even with a cane, she was worried about her safety since the stairs were not designed for the visually impaired.

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