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Planes, trains and assorted thrills
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 29/06/2017
» Touted as an art gallery, theatre, cinema, co-working space, cafe & restaurant, design studio, exotic garden, vintage barber and private museum -- among several other creative things -- ChangChui has become the talk of the town in recent days as much for its artsy, hipsterish concept as its contribution to the massive traffic congestion in the Bang Plad area since its opening last Friday. Over the weekend it attracted thousands of visitors, shoppers, diners and selfie addicts who feasted on ChangChui's industrial chic backdrop. By last Sunday, the space suggested through its Facebook page for visitors to come by taxi, for the convenience of everyone.
The future's made of augmented reality
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 27/07/2016
» With more than 30 million downloads in less than a month since its release, calling Pokemon Go a social phenomenon is hardly an overstatement. An augmented-reality mobile game (AR) released earlier this month in some regions, Pokemon Go has made daily headlines around the world ever since its launch.
River ferry stays afloat despite dangers
News, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 26/09/2016
» Thousands of commuters are prepared to risk their lives every day on the Chao Phraya, managing to banish the haunting memories of several fatal accidents over the years.
Greener pastures
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 11/04/2017
» Chulalongkorn University celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding with the grand opening of the new CU Centenary Park, a 29 rai plot of green space located along Soi Chula 9, in the Suan Luang area. The March 26 event was attended by dignitaries from the university, as well as HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, who is herself an alumni of the university's Faculty of Arts.
Eyes on the road
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 22/02/2017
» Dashboard cameras have been around for many years. However, the device has increasingly made its way into the collective consciousness of Thai society after a spate of road-rage incidents -- some with fatal consequences -- that dramatically and legally hinged on the crucial evidence of recorded images from the car cameras. The government this week also hints that it may mandate every new vehicle to install a camera on the dashboard, probably in effect before Songkran season in April.
It's all go
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 15/08/2016
» Ever since its release on August 6, Pokemon Go has taken Thailand by storm, prompting hordes of enthusiastic players of all ages and genders to take to the streets in search of these virtual critters. It has also come with news of accidents (or near-accidents), a national security debate (seriously?), a ban threat (already denied) and academic seminars on the impact of the game on society.
The never-ending story
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 16/07/2016
» 'Writing is like a record of a moment in your life somewhere, like a little glimpse into your identity at a specific moment," said Pramewith "Pippo" Sreechattiwong, founder and CEO of Storylog.co, an online social platform focused on the writing and sharing of real-life ideas and experiences.
Home and away
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 27/04/2016
» 'You never have to worry about where to sleep on your travels ever again," said Somsak Siyano.
Click to send
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 29/01/2016
» With traffic often crawling to standstills on the busy Bangkok streets, motorcycle taxis have become a necessary alternative for the population, especially during rush hours. But calling a motorcycle taxi in this city is not always easy, especially if there isn't a motorbike taxi station in the area.
Brighten up your life
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 23/12/2015
» Life for locals and tourists frequenting the Ratchaprasong area has been a little brighter of late. In collaboration with the team behind the Amsterdam Light Festival, Thailand's Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is hosting the second Kingdom of Light Festival, a spellbinding light show that sees the Ratchaprasong Skywalk transformed into a luminous tunnel of colours. The event started on Dec 5 and will continue through to Jan 5, 2016.