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Break the barrier
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/05/2025
» When hearing aid devices used by deaf students are damaged, it interrupts their studies. These students had already requested replacements from a government organisation, but the process takes a long time even though the devices are essential for daily life.
Bangkok's KAWS moment
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/05/2025
» Starting from May 13, KAWS's signature character Companion, an 18m iconic sculpture, will be located at Sanam Luang -- historically known as Thung Phra Meru (Royal Cremation Ground) -- which holds deep cultural and spiritual significance in Thailand.
A hidden talent
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/02/2025
» An old leather album with 143 black-and-white photographs by MC Subhasvasti Svasti, known as Tan Chin, was found in a tin box amid many other heirlooms in his grandson's home. Renowned photographer Manit Sriwanichpoom was surprised by the album's discovery, which has both artistic and historical value.
Turning art into cash
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/12/2022
» People travel to Bangkok for many reasons such as shopping, nightlife, street food and restaurants, and cultural attractions. With a goal to add more charm to the capital, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) launched the campaign "Colorful Bangkok" in which art is used as a medium to attract tourists.
Opening a world of understanding
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/11/2021
» While Adjjima Na Patalung was an assistant director in the UK at Theatre Rites, an experimental theatre for children, her work experiences there changed her perspective on the art form.
A keto-friendly brand
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/11/2021
» While Umaporn Buranasuksombat was doing her PhD in food nutrition at university, she realised that patients need to consume a lot of protein, especially from egg whites, to build and repair body tissue. However, these patients did not enjoy the taste of egg white and could not consume enough protein to recover and rejuvenate. Due to her background in food science and technology from the University of Queensland, Australia, Umaporn came up with the idea to introduce a new type of food that can help patients.
Euthanasia's agonising debate
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/01/2021
» A couple of weeks ago, the Lower House of Parliament in Spain approved a bill to legalise euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. Prior to that, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Canada and Colombia had also legalised euthanasia and assisted suicide. In Thailand, euthanasia has been discussed as well but more discussions are scheduled to be held in the future since the country is fast becoming an ageing society.
The artist who gives the junta headaches
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/08/2020
» Criticising the government is part of a normal functioning democracy, but perhaps not in Thailand. The junta government who claim they came from an election frowns upon any kind of criticism, even political art.
Not making the grade
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/12/2019
» Thailand was reported last month as having dropped in English-proficiency rankings for a third year in a row. The ranking is conducted annually by EF Education First, a Switzerland-based company specialising in language training and cultural exchange.
The sound of silence
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/05/2019
» Two men pit themselves against each other, taking on the challenge of the Matterhorn. As they test their limits to conquer one of the highest peak of the Alps, they also hope to win the heart of the same woman.