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IT princess presents

By Tatat Bunnag
Photographs by Varuth Hirunyatheb

One of the most popular IT experts in Thailand is 28-year-old Chatpawee Trichachawanwong (Cee). Often referred to as the princess of IT, Cee has long been a familiar face both on television and in the online world, due to a winning combination of good looks and a vast knowledge of the latest high-tech gadgets.

Cee is currently hosting a number of IT, game and gadget review programmes including Om Yim and 168 Hours on Channel 3, Cyber City on Channel 5, as well as her online TV show at Ceemeagain.com.

Student Weekly recently caught up with the IT princess at a Town in Town café. Cee told us about how she started working as an IT TV anchor and about her love of technology.

Student Weekly: You seem really busy at the moment working on television shows, websites and writing columns for magazines. How do you manage your time?

Cee: I just love working! There are so many things that I want to do. Although I’m doing a lot of stuff at the moment, luckily I’m still able to schedule of my life quite smoothly.

Student Weekly: How do you divide all the information you find for each project you’re working on?

Cee: All the information can be used in different ways. For television, I mostly report news about updated technology. I don’t go into deep details like I do with the websites.

Student Weekly: How did you get started as a TV presenter?

Cee: I studied journalism at Chulalongkorn University. I chose journalism because I love to communicate with people.

After graduating I hosted some teen and beauty shows before landing a job on the technology and gadget show, Tech 24, where I co-hosted with John Nuvo. I soon realised how much I love IT stuff, and I started doing an online programme. Once that started getting noticed, I got a lot more TV job offers for as an IT presenter.

Student Weekly: You’re the most famous IT news presenter in Thailand. Why do you think you’ve received so much attention and recognition?

Cee: There are a lot of people who are more knowledgeable than me. Many people I meet and work with are really talented, and some have PhD degrees. I think I’ve become popular because I always present myself as a normal IT user, rather than an IT guru. I think the general public can relate to the way I present.

Student Weekly: How does it feel to be known as the princess of IT?

Cee: I’m really proud of that. It shows that I’m succeeding with what I want to do in my career. I don’t have to pretend to be somebody else to achieve what I want.

Student Weekly: Can you tell us about the international computer expos and technology trade shows you’ve taken part in over the past few years?

Cee: I’ve been very fortunate to have the opportunity to visit trade shows, including the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and CeBIT in Germany, to preview cool new products. I was also chosen to be part of the Google I/O trade show in San Francisco. I posted some footage from the shows on my website.

Student Weekly: Are you a fan of social networking websites?

Cee: Definitely! Besides my websites and blogs, I also have Twitter and two Facebook accounts. [Laughs.] I’m addicted to social networking and gadgets, but it’s also part of my work. I know that for many people it can be a waste of time. It’s okay to keep in touch with friends, but it shouldn’t be at the expense of interacting with the real world. We need to use our time productively.

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