We All Have Our Own Light - Worapoj Panpong

We All Have Our Own Light
By Worapoj Panpong
[ Winner of the Silpathorn Award for Literature ]

We All Have Our Own Light is the definitive debut of Worapoj Panpong—a masterclass in literary journalism that combines interviews, essays, and documentary prose. This special 20th Anniversary Edition, meticulously redesigned by Sommadhi Publishing, preserves the historical soul of the text while featuring a brand-new afterword: “20 Years of Light.”

Defining itself as a "chronicle of the youth of an era," this collection serves as a profound reflection of Thai society. Panpong’s prose moves with a stark, disarming honesty, advocating for radical empathy. He suggests that if we simply "open our hearts" before passing judgment, we gain a deeper understanding of the complex entity known as "human."

"I have interviewed only a few, yet enough to say that society would improve if we spoke more—if we allowed knowledge, ideas, and experiences to circulate freely. Every voice confirms to me that every life holds a compelling story, if only someone is ready to listen."

Through a style that is deceptively simple yet immensely rich, Panpong paints "portraits of life" that allow readers to immerse themselves in the lived realities of others. Despite being written two decades ago, these raw, unfiltered accounts of sex workers, teenagers, musicians, artists, and outcasts remain startlingly contemporary.

Ultimately, this is not a book merely to be read, but to be heard. It illuminates a universal truth: every life possesses inherent value, and every individual is engaged in their own quiet, heroic struggle.


Details
▪️Format : Paperback
▪️Piyavit Tepumnuaysakul : Editor
▪️Designed by ● SM STUDIO | Chirawat Rotaim ●
▪️Published : Feb 2022
▪️Length : 276 pages
▪️ISBN : 978-616-562-034-5
▪️Dimensions (cm) : 10.8 x 17.8
▪️Price : 300 THB