One True Thing

a documentary by Vichart Somkaew

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the political prisoners and victims who have suffered under the Thai state during the three periods of Thai political history.

After the crackdown of the pro-democracy protesters in the 8888 Uprising on 8th August 1988, Tarji's parents were students who joined the protest in Rangoon, left Burma to Thailand through Koh Song Island (Victoria Point) of Ranong Province. They moved and worked in the Southern region of Thailand. The documentary focuses on observation Tarji's life that is about to change from children to the world of adults. The film interviews the life of Tarji and his mother. Follow Tarji to various locations, observing his coming of age.

This is a documentary of wounds and defiance, A roaring cry channeled through photographs and memories. Proclaiming that though the body may be shackled within a bleak prison, The "Utopia" of the mind... shall never be destroyed.

The film chronicles the historical wounds inflicted upon the Communist Party in Phatthalung and neighboring provinces, interwoven with the events of the Thai state, including instances of people being killed, pushed down hills, and burned in red tanks. Despite the passing of many decades, the story of the people's struggle endures, and the lasting scars from those events remain unhealed.

Royal court news will present news, royal duties or royal duties of Her Majesty the Queen and the royal family. Spices arose around the beginning of 1957 following the idea of ​​Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat at that time.

"Talad Phian​ Yindee" area is an old area of ​​Phatthalung Province. It has historical importance both in terms of space and connection with people and communities in the past.​ and through various stories and events​ Both in terms of architecture that was destroyed by a big fire. or in the context of common points in the area​ and the ways of the people in the community, including the Tom Yum Kung incident and the large COVID outbreak in Phatthalung The documentary explores the area and its people to look back at its glorious past​. and look to the future regarding the restoration and creative use of space.​ that the community participates in development to lead to the creation of creative art. Open space for expression of all voices in the urban community.

This short documentary explores the living breath of the Thai peninsula. Their simple yet invaluable ways of life are now being challenged by the blueprints of the “Landbridge”—massive, parallel lines of concrete, railways, and deep-sea ports destined to cut through the heart of their traditional existence.