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World films on world tour
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 18/04/2017
» Oxlaey -- a group of non-profit filmmakers who created short documentaries about local life -- will be showing their latest batch of films this coming Sunday at the Jam Cafe. Focusing on the people of Songkhla, the film event, Lost In Homeland, is a series of 10 short films, each focused on a different person in the province, and is told in documentary-style interviews with locals about everything from art and culture to food. The screenings will last a combined 60 minutes, and are free.
Seeking status
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 18/04/2017
» Thailand has long seen a great influx of foreign migrants and workers from its surrounding neighbours, such as Myanmar or Laos. It is also home to many smaller ethnic minority groups such as the Karen, Hmong or Lahu. However, Thailand has never had the best track record when it comes to dealing with these foreign or ethnic minorities, especially when it comes to documentation. This poses a problem to these minorities, many of whom have lived in Thailand for decades, as they don't have the legal documents and identification often required in various situations, from medical or school applications to basic protection of law.
Sun protection goes high-tech
Life, Published on 18/04/2017
» Monitoring sun exposure involving the first-ever stretchable and wearable skin sensor connected to a smartphone app is the latest approach to saving the skin from photodamage.
Letting the light in right
Life, Noko, Published on 18/04/2017
» Braving the sun requires ultimate protection, since a tube labelled with a high SPF (sun-protection factor) and PA (protection grade of UVA) may not be enough in shielding from electromagnetic radiation.
Reaching for new heights
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 18/04/2017
» Tallness is a physical attribute prized by many Thai parents, so much so that many have fallen prey to false claims on the internet of miracle devices or treatments to help their child grow beyond their expectations.