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#BehindTheHashtags
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/03/2020
» Many student protests that were partly set off by the dissolution of Future Forward Party over the past two weeks has also ushered in new hashtags into the lexicon of Thai social media. At the time of writing, it has been reported that there are 28 hashtags associated with campus protests. Some are humourous while others carry strong political stances and sharp gibes. Whether you agree with these students who've chosen to make their voices heard, it's better to get used to their protest hashtags as more student flashmobs are on their way (but many speculate that the designation of Covid-19 as a dangerous communicable disease may be used as a tool to suppress them). Not to mention, an online campaign calling for people to wear black on Fridays as a symbol to oppose dictatorship began last Friday.
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Veggie prince
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/10/2016
» Nakorn "Prince" Limpacuptathavon, 33, is the poster boy for sustainable farming in the city. He started growing chemical-free vegetables on a piece of land next to his own house eight years ago. As his enthusiasm for all things green grew, he began hosting activities at his learning centre, Ban Jaochai Phak, or Veggie Prince's House, in Lat Prao Soi 71 and now talks at various events to spread his organic farming know-how. Guru chatted with Prince about how urban farming can benefit city life, in case you may want to get out your shovels and garden forks.
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Curious vintage Thai ads
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/07/2022
» It's always fascinating to look back at print ads from yesteryears as they serve as a window into the past and what values and attitudes were acceptable back then. Even though I think you shouldn't judge work from the past with today's value (look up presentism), I'm going to do that anyway with some of the following vintage ads for your entertainment.
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Support the real heroes
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/03/2020
» Thai comic artists are displaying their artworks online to show support for medical staff, the frontline soldiers who risk their lives to combat Covid-19 in many countries worldwide, in an online campaign titled "Support Our Heroes".
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Out & proud
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 18/11/2016
» Although gay characters in Thai media are no longer unusual, they are still often portrayed as caricatures. YouTube series Gay OK Bangkok, directed by Tichakorn "Jojo" Phukhaotong, breaks these stereotypes by showing the diversity of Thai gay men in a more realistic light. The openly gay Jojo is also the founder and director of Trasher, Bangkok which throws crazy themed parties. The Surat Thani native made his directorial debut earlier this year with the first season of Gay OK Bangkok which he also wrote. Its second season is about to be released next month and we wonder what he has in store for fans this time around. Watch the series at www.YouTube.com/TestBKK and follow www.fb.com/TestBKK.
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The Dystopian Director
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/03/2016
» LA-based Stephan Zlotescu directed and wrote an acclaimed short film titled True Skin which was shot in Thailand three years ago. The sci-fi short film depicts a dark future where enhancing your body with mechanical parts is the new norm and those who remain natural are of lesser beings. A mysterious man named Kay (played by Stephan) is on the run from the authorities after stealing a classified prototype. It recently got picked up by Amazon Studios for a possible adaptation into a TV series. Stephan, who got his master's degree in Computer Graphics from New York's School of Visual Arts, talks with Guru about his famous short film and gives us a glimpse of what the future series may look like.
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Not the news
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/01/2014
» We think we aren’t the only ones who have been glued to our smartphone screens of late, following updates regarding #BangkokShutdown on Twitter and whatnot. Amid the cascade of information and misinformation, one item caught our attention, like a crystal-encrusted golden whistle under the midday light. It was an item about nightlife giant Ku De Ta closing its doors after a series of “bad circumstances” over the past few months that were bad for business with the shutdown being the last straw.
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Digital Gains
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/04/2012
» Are we the only ones who think that some people use social media - Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and all that interwebs jazz - rather pointlessly?
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Potty training
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/04/2012
» Six profound ways toilets have shaped the course of Thai history
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Animal magnetism
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 02/03/2012
» It was first established as Soi Dog Rescue by a British expat named Sherry Conisbee in October 2002. She brought a new concept in animal welfare to Bangkok - catch, neuter, release [CNR]. CNR is the only proven, humane strategy to bring diseases such as rabies under control, while also helping to reduce the number of stray animals.
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