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Lost in peranakan wonders
B Magazine, Nattha Thepbamrung, Published on 29/07/2018
» Created from the passion of authentic Phuket young bloods, Peranakan Phuket Museum or PPM has been established to preserve and showcase precious memories of the island, which consists of a mix of Thai, Chinese, Malay and European cultures. Unlike conservative museums, PPM offers a more approachable collection that no museum fan should miss.
Temple dogs a victim of religious commercialisation
Spectrum, Nattha Thepbamrung, Published on 25/03/2018
» Temples in tourist hotspot Phuket are experiencing a crisis of identity: are they places of compassion, contemplation and meditation, the spritual and social centres of the community? Or are they tourist attractions, beholden mainly to visitors?
The south still rises
Brunch, Nattha Thepbamrung, Published on 14/01/2018
» They were once just a small group of Phuket schoolkids, much like any other. But their shared love for hip-hop music led the crew known as South Side -- aka South Side Phuket -- to become one of the shining stars of Thailand's rap scene.
Harassment claims over music raid
News, Nattha Thepbamrung, Published on 10/08/2014
» Restaurant owners in Din Daeng say they were harassed last week by seven men who claimed to be police cracking down on the unauthorised playing of copyrighted music.
Making money over merit
Spectrum, Nattha Thepbamrung, Published on 17/08/2014
» Since it came out with its esoteric teachings on Buddhism in 1970, the secretive Dhammakaya temple and its adherents have been rumoured to be involved in illegal actions which are at odds with the traditional monkhood.
Getting through a dangerous haze
Spectrum, Nattha Thepbamrung, Published on 31/08/2014
» As a freshman, Panuwad Hongsawatchai felt the wrath of his fellow students at Maejo University in Phrae when he refused to be part of its traditional hazing ceremonies intended to absorb him into campus life.
Krabi locked in power struggle
Spectrum, Nattha Thepbamrung, Published on 15/06/2014
» ‘We have suffered a great deal of misery because of the old coal-fired plant,” says Somneug Krodsua. “It is not acceptable that they plan to build another even bigger one in the same area this time.”
Watchdog lashes out at digital tv rollout ‘flaws’
News, Nattha Thepbamrung, Published on 15/06/2014
» A media industry group has attacked the national broadcasting regulator’s handling of the digital television rollout, saying poor management has left consumers and investors in the dark and potentially out of pocket.
The battle for hearts and minds
Spectrum, Nattha Thepbamrung, Published on 22/06/2014
» With Thailand’s long history of military coups, the country’s generals are well versed in the ways of post-putsch propaganda.
Marching to a happier beat
Spectrum, Nattha Thepbamrung, Published on 29/06/2014
» ‘I like to make funny faces to make people laugh,” says Sutariya “Kiew” Settawanit, her broad smile contrasting sharply against her crisp military fatigues and neatly arranged red beret. “I feel happy when I see my audience happy, even though I dress like a crazy person.”