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How to prepare for the unexpected
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/06/2022
» It's been three years since the Covid-19 pandemic began and we tried to adapt in order to survive. By now, everyone is aware that this crisis has affected the world in many aspects such as trying to maintain good health and struggling to earn enough money to cover expenses and debt. And most importantly, we've tried our best not to lose our jobs. Yet, who knows when it will be our turn?
No justification for Smith's actions
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 25/04/2022
» Ironically, despite many important things happening in our world, people have spent more time in the past few weeks talking about superstar Will Smith and his "Oscars slap heard round the world" than the Russia-Ukraine war, the pandemic or climate change.
The bigger picture
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/02/2022
» By now, everyone is probably aware of OnlyFans, an online social media platform known for allowing anyone to share 18+ content in order to make money. It's a platform that has generated many controversies, especially in Thailand in the past few months, whether it be criticism in society or headline news involving arrests of several young women believed to be so-called "sex creators".
A plea for tradition
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 25/10/2021
» When was the last time we went to a movie theatre? While most cinemas have reopened following months of pandemic-forced closures, I doubt moviegoers are ready to return en masse. As a movie critic who's been mainly working from home for the last 15 months, I miss the ambience of cinema -- the smell of popcorn, the posters advertising coming attractions or the greats of cinema's glory years. I miss finally watching that film on the big screen in darkness, the chilly atmosphere and surround sound that created an immersive experience that can't be replicated in a living room.
Vaccine conundrum
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/08/2021
» Despite shortages of vaccines and people struggling to get access as they look forward to resuming normal life, not everyone is eager to get vaccinated.
Putting a pause on the monkey dance
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/06/2021
» Despite the Thai Government's recent announcement with regard to a plan to fully reopen the country within the next 120 days, there are still some people who think it isn't fast enough.
Empathy is needed to bridge conflict
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/12/2020
» Despite all the conflicts brewing in the country at the moment, there is no denying that this is an exciting time as several changes have provided us with a glimpse of the Thailand of tomorrow. Whether the demands are social, political, or regarding basic rights and equality in society, one of the most interesting developments is how the young generation is speaking up and making themselves heard.
Sarasas case shows flaws in the system
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/10/2020
» What are the roles and responsibilities of teachers and schools? As understood in almost every context, schools are meant to be a second home for children and a place where parents and guardians send them with hope and trust of their mental and physical well-being as teachers are supposed to take care of them, provide knowledge, and train them to develop good habits.
Stop the shameless and unjust system
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/08/2020
» What do you think of the saying, "In Thailand today, prisons are only built for the purpose of imprisoning the poor"?
A plea for reason
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/06/2020
» What's going on with netizens today? A few years ago they said that the internet would be a new medium to bring people closer together, but why does it seem now that these technologies are tearing us apart? In this age of new communication, technologies and social media have made it easier for us to stay in touch with the people we care about, like family members and friends, and even strangers from different places and cultures around the world. However, what this comes with is a dark side of being so connected.