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Thai game developers dream of bigger payday
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 07/09/2016
» To become a video game developer is a dream that has most likely crossed the mind of anyone who enjoyed playing video games as a child. However, very few have ever managed to realise that dream as adults. As such, no one ever expected Thailand to place first at this year's Microsoft Imagine Cup 2016, where the grand prize went to Thailand's team PH21 -- a group of graduates from Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Engineering -- and their mobile game Timelie.
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What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 11/02/2017
» 1. Before the main event of Art Auction For Refugees on March 11 at Moca (Museum of Contemporary Art), which will raise funds as part of UNHCR's global "Nobody Left Outside Campaign" to support 2 million refugees in 12 countries, pop by to check out the art pieces being showcased at the Lifestyle Hall, Siam Paragon's 2nd floor, from Feb 15–19. The exhibition opens on Feb 15 at 4pm with speeches and a 40-minute dhamma talk by the Venerable Phra Maha Vudhijaya Vajiramedhi, who is helping organise the event and a tour of the art exhibition.
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THAI GAMER'S fantasy finally comes true
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 04/01/2017
» Recently, gamers all over the world were treated to Final Fantasy XV, the latest feature in the critically acclaimed, long-standing Japanese role-playing franchise. Life also recently published a review of the game, praising it for its wonderfully realised world and characters, both of which were so enjoyable that they overshadowed several of what we felt were the game's glaring flaws.
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Media's shifting landscape
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 23/01/2017
» When the news broke late last year that TrueVisions -- the largest cable TV service provider in Thailand -- would be cutting off six film and television series channels from their line-up beginning this year, a swathe of the network's subscribers were left in doubt as to the necessity of actually owning a cable TV subscription. After all, with online platforms like Netflix, Iflix, YouTube and even Facebook giving us the ability to access our preferred media content at any place or time of our choosing, many consumers are now given more choices in how they can consume media content than ever before.
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Communication breakdown
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 20/06/2016
» It has been an uncomfortable several months for internet users the Kingdom over, as the government released the drafts of its eight new digital-related bills. The bills immediately became the source of much controversy, as many critics and pundits criticised the new regulations and laws included in the drafts to be a step back into the days before the 1997 media reforms, giving government agencies absolute control over the surveillance, management and oversight of digital data.
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The journey of parenthood
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 04/12/2015
» Released just in time for Father's Day here in Thailand, Baby Steps is the directorial debut of Barney Cheng, the Taiwanese-American actor who once starred in Woody Allen's 2002 film Hollywood Ending, and is also produced by Hsu-Li Kong, the Oscar award-winning producer from Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. The film received the Tribeca Film Institute All Access production grant in 2014, and was also further funded by the Taiwan Ministry of Culture as well as the City of Taipei.
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Snowden walks the fine line of neutrality
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 07/10/2016
» What does it take for one to be able to call themselves a patriot? According to dictionary.com, a patriot is someone who "loves, supports and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion".
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Five things you need to know this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 24/09/2016
» 1 Treat yourself to some of the best short films in recent Thai history with Lost In Blue, a collection of three student-made films revolving around various types of heartbreak. The three films (Wannan Kong Duen -- That Day Of The Month, Rain and Glowstick) -- directed by recent graduates of Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Communication Arts -- have collectively won various awards both in Thailand and abroad. The long list of accolades includes the White Elephant Film Award, the Young Thai Artist Award, and, most prominently, the Special Jury Mention award from the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival. The latter is known as one of the most prestigious short-film competitions in the world, and that makes Wannan Kong Duen one of only two Thai short films ever to win an award at the competition. The film is being shown exclusively at SF World Cinema, CentralWorld.
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Fish for a compliment
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 11/12/2015
» When talking about Thai pla thu (better known around the world as short mackerel), it's difficult not to mention the famous catches of Mae Klong in Muang district of Samut Songkhram province.
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What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 20/08/2016
» 1 Fashionistas the world over know of Yves Saint Laurent, the man hailed as the father of French fashion. From now until Aug 30, learn about the legendary designer's life and times at the Yves Saint Laurent: Birth Of A Legend photo exhibition, held at Siam Paragon's Hall of Fame on the M floor. Held in collaboration with the Embassy of France, the exhibition will feature 49 photographs taken at various stages of Saint Laurent's life, as well as a recreation of his work desk.
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