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Waiting on Vol 3
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 28/04/2017
» Prior to 2014, most of us have probably never even heard of Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy series, let alone expect to see a high-budget film adaptation of it become universally praised. Filled with the humour, heart and the visual spectacles Marvel has always been so good at, director James Gunn captured lightning with the first film. Marvel seems to agree, which is why Vol 2 was produced, arriving in Thai theatres earlier this week.
High-school trauma, in 13 chapters
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 27/04/2017
» Netflix's 13 Reasons Why -- the rave of Thai and international streaming-service fans in the past weeks -- certainly has the right combination of production values, acting and dialogue to make it a gripping-enough tale to binge on over a particularly lazy weekend. The teen drama-mystery also comes with a message that should be relatable enough to anyone who still remembers what if feels like to be an angst-filled teenager, with all the bad decisions and cruelty (intentional and otherwise) that define the adolescent experience for so many of us.
Seeking status
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 18/04/2017
» Thailand has long seen a great influx of foreign migrants and workers from its surrounding neighbours, such as Myanmar or Laos. It is also home to many smaller ethnic minority groups such as the Karen, Hmong or Lahu. However, Thailand has never had the best track record when it comes to dealing with these foreign or ethnic minorities, especially when it comes to documentation. This poses a problem to these minorities, many of whom have lived in Thailand for decades, as they don't have the legal documents and identification often required in various situations, from medical or school applications to basic protection of law.
Not-so-great expectations
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 14/04/2017
» As the old saying goes, "too much of a good thing is a bad thing". Fast 8: Fate Of The Furious -- the latest entry to the long-running action/racing franchise -- is an apt example of this phrase, a film that tries so hard to outdo itself the results border on the satirical. While the Fast And Furious films have always managed to maintain their popularity through escalation of everything, from the action choreography to the conflict and the stakes, Fast 8 seems to have gone just a hair too far, with characters performing incredulous feats that wouldn't look out of place in a Marvel film.
Original intent drives Jabra's new fitness earbud
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 12/04/2017
» Entirely sweat and waterproof, the Elite Sport is, as its name suggests, a great choice of headphones for working out. Providing decent sound quality with a snug, customisable rubber frame that commendably keeps the earphones where they should be, while keeping ambient noises out, the device is also greatly versatile, able to act as a decent hands-free headset for calls as well as a fitness tracker with HRM (heart rate monitor) capabilities. What the device can't do, however, is act as an on-the-go headphone for your daily needs, with a measly three-hours of battery life per charge. The provided charging case that comes with the headphones does provide a further two charges to your use -- for another six hours of use -- though it probably won't be practical.
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.
Five things you need to know this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 08/04/2017
» 1. This weekend head to Insanity nightclub for the third annual Bangkok Brawl, a charity boxing match meant to raise money for the Human Development Fund, a charity working to help orphaned and abused children in the Klong Toey slums. The event will consist of seven fights by "white collar boxers", who are charitable gentlemen who also enjoy boxing, with a main event that sees T J Chang take on Nazar Morez. Tickets cost 1,200 baht, while various tiers of ringside and VIP tables can also be bought starting at 7,700 baht (for six). Reservations can be made at 082-731-8885 or at www.ticketmelon.com/event/bangkok-brawl-3.
Siam Square's night of the living dead
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 31/03/2017
» Siam Square needs no introduction. With a history dating back to the 1970s, the shopping district remains the prime meeting spot for today's Bangkok youth, with plenty of shops, restaurants and a building literally made of tutoring schools. It's not the kind of place you'd expect to associate with a horror film, which is exactly what makes Siam Square, the directorial-debut of Pairat Kumwan, so interesting.
Office of the future
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 29/03/2017
» Hewlett-Packard (HP) has recently unveiled a slew of upcoming products, a catalogue of laptops, desktops and smartphones centred around the theme of "The Office Of The Future", defined by the spirit of mobility, collaboration and creativity that defines the millennial generation, the young people who will make up a bulk of the global workforce in a few short years.
Celebrating two decades of music
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 16/03/2017
» Most 90s-kids idolise Moderndog, the long-standing band lauded as the forefathers of alternative rock in Thailand. Known for their jumpy, energetic music as much as their unconventional uses of sounds and lyrical style, the three-piece outfit revolutionised the Thai rock scene when they released their first album in 1994.