• THAILAND

  E-Sport: Sport or Not?

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/10/2018

  » Kawee "Mark" Wachiraphas and Sarindhorn "Jinny" Wanothayarnchai spend a lot of their time playing games. To maintain their performance level, Kawee, 26, a professional online gamer, practices eight hours a day, meanwhile Sarindhorn, 27, commits at least six hours a day to improving her skills.

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  Here to stay

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/10/2018

  » When one of the most popular singers in the idol group BNK48 landed her acting debut in the fantasy thriller Homestay -- the most anticipated film of the month -- it's easy to assume she got the role because of her fame rather than her talent.

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  Moving on up

  Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/11/2018

  » We all have moments when we doubt ourselves. Thai-Belgian performer Violette “V” Wautier is no different.

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  Free for all

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/11/2018

  » Sky. Seon: Have you eaten anything yet?<br> Pa. Hoon: Not yet. We are so busy in the kitchen.<br> Sky. Seon: Shall we have rice soup together?<br> Pa. Hoon: Of course, but Seonho …<br> Sky. Seon: Yes?<br> Pa. Hoon: Could you check on Pa. Ong?<br> Sky. Seon: Hmmm.

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  The great uniform debate

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/01/2019

  » Last week's images of Mathayom students at Bangkok Christian College wearing casual outfits to school following the launch of its new "casual Tuesdays" scheme have sparked debate throughout the country. While some argue that school uniforms are essential, as they represent the institution and promote discipline, others say they are unnecessary and that there is no link between uniforms and order.

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  Crisis vs tradition

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/02/2019

  » Like many other Thai-Chinese descendants living in Thailand, Pornthip Thongprasert is looking forward to Chinese New Year, when she can pay respect to Chinese gods and her ancestors. But this year she faces a tough decision. With the hazardous PM2.5 smog that has been wreaking havoc on the city for weeks, whether or not to keep alive the tradition of burning incense sticks, candles and joss papers that would increasingly pollute the air puts her in two minds.

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  Sound effects

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/02/2019

  » A woman rushes to cross a street because she is late for an appointment. On the street, a motorcycle rider is honking a horn to warn that his vehicle is running towards her. Sadly, the woman is hearing impaired. Since she can't hear, she is hit by the motorcycle.

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  Mario's marvellous medicine

  B Magazine, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/03/2019

  » Traditional Thai medicine is perceived by many to be old and outdated. But when Channel 3 decided to place it centre stage in its recent period romcom, Thongek Morya Ta Chalong (Doctor Thongek Of Ta Chalong), it sparked renewed interest among viewers.

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  How not to disappear completely

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/03/2019

  » Before he drove off, Grandpa Saeree*, who lived by himself in Chon Buri, told one of his neighbours he was going to visit his son. The 80-year-old never made it to his destination.

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  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.

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