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Taekwondo is not for the weak
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 23/07/2014
» Long before the invasion of Korean soap operas, K-Pop and Samsung devices, Korean culture’s presence was felt in Thailand in the form of taekwondo.
Death becomes us all
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 20/01/2016
» The year began with grim news in the entertainment industry. For fans of Western pop culture, the unexpected death of David Bowie shocked the entire world. Just a few days later, fans of the Harry Potter movies were stunned by the death of British actor Alan Rickman, who played the role of the series' most complex character, Severus Snape, a role that fortified Rickman's acting repertoire.
Ajarn Puey was the real khon dee deal
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 10/03/2016
» His life and work was portrayed in a musical and TV documentary series. Leading magazines featured him on their front pages. Stamps bearing his image were released as a tribute to his centennial commemorations. A number of agencies where he used to work organised events in his memory.
Bangkok is a mish-mash of laws, zones
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 05/09/2016
» The Bangkok skyline can be a mess. You walk along a small alley, but after only a few steps a vista comes into view of high-rises, shabby shop houses, temples and slum dwellings.