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  Splitting hairs?

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/04/2024

  » When Protpittayapayat School, located close to Suvarnabhumi airport, posted on Facebook that it will allow students to choose their own hairstyle to match their preference and gender identity, many people lauded the school executives and teachers for this action.

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  Embracing mental health

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/10/2023

  » Eight out of 10 Thais experienced mental health issues exacerbated by the aftermath of Covid-19, according to a six-month survey conducted before February 2022 by Mintel, a global market research company. Gen Z is the age group that feels loneliest, at 38%, compared to other generations such as millennials (26%) and Gen X (15%).

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  Here's the latest in K-pop this week

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/05/2023

  » Three updates about K-pop this week -- first, Taeyang sings with Lisa; next, NCT launched its perfect sub-unit; and last, CN Blue members are ready to visit Thai fans.

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  Playing a perfectionist

  B Magazine, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/12/2018

  » Men have a habit of falling for Pimchanok "Baifern" Luevisadpaibul.

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  Dealing with loss

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/01/2022

  » A little girl looks at an ambulance which comes to take her mother to the hospital. Sadly, the mother, who has Covid-19, does not return home. During her time of sadness, the little girl has a doll, which her mother gave her, to keep her company. As time goes by, the girl gradually gets over her loss, but she feels that her mother is always a part of her life.

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  Got7 vocalist set to hold first solo event

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/11/2021

  » K-pop group Got7 is a favourite of many Thais. In 2019, tickets for Got7's two-day concert at Rajamangala National Stadium with a capacity of 50,000 was sold out. Hence, when Got7 decided to not renew their contracts with music label JPY Entertainment, fans became worried. Despite their departure from JYP Entertainment, the seven-member group assured fans they would remain Got7 and release music together in the future. In the meantime, each member signed contracts with different companies to pursue solo careers.

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  Eradicating abuse

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/09/2020

  » Phanchita Thanaweekittichot, editor-in-chief and translator at Mangmoom Book, broke into tears while reading the Taiwanese children's book Butterfly And Duoduo's Little Secret by Chia-Hui Hsin. She was devastated by the memory of an unpleasant experience she thought she had already forgotten.

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  Stamping out domestic abuse

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/03/2021

  » As a spokesperson for the Thammasat University Student Union, Siwakorn Thatsanasorn is sociable and likes to help people out. One day, when she was in her neighbourhood, she noticed a girl who had a head injury and was crying. Out of concern, Siwakorn visited the girl's house and talked to her parents.

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  Heroes close to home

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/03/2021

  » When Himmapan Marshmallow -- illustrations of Thai mythical creatures -- went viral, artist Komkrit Tepthian became attracted to the simple yet cute designs. The endearing drawings inspired Komkrit to create five miniatures named Nak Pod (a naga), Nak Punk (a different naga), Mae Hera (a crocodile head with a naga body), Mom (a monkey with four-legs mixed and some lizard features) and Ta Singha (a lion). The appealing creations were produced in his workshop, Motmo Studio, and became popular among shoppers.

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  Understanding illness

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/02/2021

  » Nine-year-old Otto has an illness that causes him to experience uncontrollable twitches and compulsive swearing. He was diagnosed by a psychiatrist with Tourette syndrome, which causes tics. Otto's tics started after his father abandoned him and he had to live with his grandma. At school, Otto was bullied by classmates and had to move to three different schools. The boy was treated by psychiatrist Dr Stephen Stone and psychologist Lisa Yodmon at Barnette Hospital in London.

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