'Beam' and the Beasts
from Tell Us, Bangkok Post
It's been almost 10 years for teen heartthrob Kawee "Beam" Tanjararak in show business. One of the leading pop stars managed by entertainment powerhouse RS, he's proved his versatility in his work, which ranges from music to movies, soap operas and commercials.
He is still remembered for his early days as part of the boy band D2B, with the late Apichet "Big" Kittikorncharoen and Worawet "Dan" Danuwong, with whom he later formed the pop duo Dan-Beam, who only called it quits last year, after releasing three albums.
Currently studying for an MBA at Chulalongkorn University, the pop idol hasn't stopped building his fanbase. In his latest comedy, Sading Lamsing Sai Na, which hit cinemas last year, Beam starred as a taxi driver, appearing alongside Northeastern folk group Ponglang Sa-On. As always, the movie was a smash across the nation.
But his latest role shows that he is more than just a pretty face. Along with many big names including Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and former Indian Prime Minister Inthira Gandhi, he has been chosen to be a WWF Ambassador, to work on raising awareness of environmental issues in Thailand.
Tell us ...
... what you have done so far as a WWF Ambassador?
There was a big campaign named "Earth Hour" that was about energy saving. On that day [March 29], Bangkokians were asked to turn off their lights for one hour, and it turned out to be really great. Apart from that, I've been to visit many WWF nature conserves. The first one I went to was Bang Pu. The conserve is not only for saving forest areas, but it also has activities that allow young people to explore nature and study the ecosystem ... its flora and fauna - mudskippers, birds and mangrove trees.
... if you feel pressure from being made a WWF Ambassador?
Pressure? No. I feel more honoured. It is an honour not only for me, but for my company as well. The moment I realised I was chosen, I intended to do the best I could. And of course, I would not try to compare my work with that of others. What really matters is what I can do myself.
... what you would do to help address environmental issues in Thailand?
As an ambassador, my main job is to publicise the campaigns. All the policy planning part is still too far from where I stand. But in case I go to places like Bang Pu, and I have some ideas, I can still mention them to the staff or locals - "Hey, why don't you do that?" or "Why don't you do this?" That is basically what I can do. Like with the elephants in the city issue, personally, I think the problem must be solved promptly. What I can do is to make people aware of the issues and to tell those who are responsible, like the government, to impose a policy or law regarding it.
... how it feels living in both the showbiz world and activists' world?
At first, I thought they were going totally different ways, but I learned that people can live with nature and I can be someone who tell others about that. Everybody has their own duty to save nature. I'm a well-known person. I can use my fame to help inform the press, and help see the problems like I do. So yeah, I think both roles can exist together, especially when it comes to environmental issues. It's not all about deforestation any more. We're now facing the overuse of natural resources. This is simply everyone's problem, whatever you do and wherever you are.
... what you miss most being a part of D2B and Dan-Beam?
I never regret or feel bad about being part of Dan-Beam or D2B. I feel that I have gained friendships and good feelings. Professionally, I miss the days when we worked together and they are like the best companions ever in my working life - both Big and Dan.
... about the most exciting part of your new album?
Probably the new tracks! They'll sound a lot like what I love to listen right now, like when we [Dan-Beam] were head over heels with catchy and upbeat tunes. Same here. It just boils down to what I want the fans to listen to the most. Will there be anything new? Oh yes, there will be new songs. You know, it'd really sound cheesy to say "it [the album] is so me". I don't think so, because "me" changes all the time. Therefore, I'll stick to pop, as always.
Visit http://www.wwfthai.org/ for details of WWF projects.
Source: Bangkok Post
For those who want to read this article in Thai, I translate this news from English to Thai and post it at OLFBC webboard. Just follow this link.
Pop idol and now WWF Ambassador, Kawee `Beam' Tanjararak
It's been almost 10 years for teen heartthrob Kawee "Beam" Tanjararak in show business. One of the leading pop stars managed by entertainment powerhouse RS, he's proved his versatility in his work, which ranges from music to movies, soap operas and commercials.
He is still remembered for his early days as part of the boy band D2B, with the late Apichet "Big" Kittikorncharoen and Worawet "Dan" Danuwong, with whom he later formed the pop duo Dan-Beam, who only called it quits last year, after releasing three albums.
Currently studying for an MBA at Chulalongkorn University, the pop idol hasn't stopped building his fanbase. In his latest comedy, Sading Lamsing Sai Na, which hit cinemas last year, Beam starred as a taxi driver, appearing alongside Northeastern folk group Ponglang Sa-On. As always, the movie was a smash across the nation.
But his latest role shows that he is more than just a pretty face. Along with many big names including Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and former Indian Prime Minister Inthira Gandhi, he has been chosen to be a WWF Ambassador, to work on raising awareness of environmental issues in Thailand.
Tell us ...
... what you have done so far as a WWF Ambassador?
There was a big campaign named "Earth Hour" that was about energy saving. On that day [March 29], Bangkokians were asked to turn off their lights for one hour, and it turned out to be really great. Apart from that, I've been to visit many WWF nature conserves. The first one I went to was Bang Pu. The conserve is not only for saving forest areas, but it also has activities that allow young people to explore nature and study the ecosystem ... its flora and fauna - mudskippers, birds and mangrove trees.
... if you feel pressure from being made a WWF Ambassador?
Pressure? No. I feel more honoured. It is an honour not only for me, but for my company as well. The moment I realised I was chosen, I intended to do the best I could. And of course, I would not try to compare my work with that of others. What really matters is what I can do myself.
... what you would do to help address environmental issues in Thailand?
As an ambassador, my main job is to publicise the campaigns. All the policy planning part is still too far from where I stand. But in case I go to places like Bang Pu, and I have some ideas, I can still mention them to the staff or locals - "Hey, why don't you do that?" or "Why don't you do this?" That is basically what I can do. Like with the elephants in the city issue, personally, I think the problem must be solved promptly. What I can do is to make people aware of the issues and to tell those who are responsible, like the government, to impose a policy or law regarding it.
... how it feels living in both the showbiz world and activists' world?
At first, I thought they were going totally different ways, but I learned that people can live with nature and I can be someone who tell others about that. Everybody has their own duty to save nature. I'm a well-known person. I can use my fame to help inform the press, and help see the problems like I do. So yeah, I think both roles can exist together, especially when it comes to environmental issues. It's not all about deforestation any more. We're now facing the overuse of natural resources. This is simply everyone's problem, whatever you do and wherever you are.
... what you miss most being a part of D2B and Dan-Beam?
I never regret or feel bad about being part of Dan-Beam or D2B. I feel that I have gained friendships and good feelings. Professionally, I miss the days when we worked together and they are like the best companions ever in my working life - both Big and Dan.
... about the most exciting part of your new album?
Probably the new tracks! They'll sound a lot like what I love to listen right now, like when we [Dan-Beam] were head over heels with catchy and upbeat tunes. Same here. It just boils down to what I want the fans to listen to the most. Will there be anything new? Oh yes, there will be new songs. You know, it'd really sound cheesy to say "it [the album] is so me". I don't think so, because "me" changes all the time. Therefore, I'll stick to pop, as always.
Visit http://www.wwfthai.org/ for details of WWF projects.
Source: Bangkok Post
For those who want to read this article in Thai, I translate this news from English to Thai and post it at OLFBC webboard. Just follow this link.
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