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Reeking havoc
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/06/2019
» For over two years now, locals at Chao Lae Community in Chon Buri province haven't been able to breathe fresh air. Massive flow from a sewer tunnel located next to the beach in their neighbourhood has turned part of the sea into polluted, smelly water. After the news made headlines last month, a local fisherman said the only thing the authorities from the municipality did was to drop Effective Microorganism (EM) balls in the sewage to get rid of the smell. But at times, the malodorousness returns to wreak havoc on people in the community.
Grisly guidance
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/06/2019
» When Si Quey was accused of murdering seven children back in 1950s, the Chinese immigrant also was believed to have removed his victims' organs, boiling them before eating. After the murders that took place in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom and Rayong, Si Quey was arrested in Rayong in 1958, reportedly in possession of the body of a boy, together with an extracted heart and liver. He confessed to the murder but denied charges of cannibalism.
Born again
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/06/2019
» Life in showbiz can be a roller-coaster ride. One day, you are one of the most in-demand singers. The next you could suddenly face a vague future. That's how two former members of the band Room 39 -- Olran Chujai and Chutimon Vitchitrisadee -- felt when their group of three disbanded earlier this year after Isara Kitnitchee, winner of the popular singing contest The Mask Singer Season One, decided to not renew a contract with their music label LoveIs.
The best of Asean films in Bangkok
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/06/2019
» The Ministry of Culture has teamed up with the National Federation of Motion Picture and Contents Associations for the Bangkok Asean Film Festival.
Kamikaze's singers reunite
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/06/2019
» June must be a happy month for fans of singers from Kamikaze, since it will bring back two reunion shows of former top artists from the music label of the same name.
A better Korean option
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/05/2019
» South Korea is one of the most popular destinations for Thais -- both tourists and illegal workers. According to the Ministry of Labour, there are 165,854 Thais living in South Korea, 143,169 of them illegally. Such a large number of illegal workers has caused Korean immigration officers to strictly screen Thai visitors. On April 20, a Facebook user shared a post saying that only five Thai passengers from a low-cost flight could get through Seoul, while the rest were detained for deportation. On the post, many comments blamed illegal workers for causing trouble for those attempting to travel legitimately. An unlawful worker defended himself by saying others didn't have sympathy for his poverty.
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.
Change is in the air
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/05/2019
» If the news these days is anything to go by, the PM2.5 crisis appears to have subsided. And yet, the air-quality monitoring app AirVisual says otherwise. While Bangkok's air-quality index has certainly improved, other provinces such as Nakhon Ratchasima and Chiang Mai are still suffering.
Calling all inventors
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/05/2019
» For inventors and creators looking for creative inspiration as well as those looking for a space to share ideas, Maker Jam is a not-to-be-missed event.
Fare isn't fair
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/05/2019
» Bangkok's buses are known to offer a Fast And Furious kind of ride. Years ago, the No.8 was voted worst in the city in the Transport Ministry's Facebook survey, due to the horrible experience. Despite a sudden change in driver and conductor behaviour after the survey was released, many public buses are still notorious for their impolite and inefficient services, as well as poor facilities, among many other things.