- Standard-size photographs of artwork in any medium, such as photography, graphic design, computer graphics, sculpture and painting.

- Articles of 300 to 400 words written in English about any movie, music, play, cartoon, concert, television programme or life experience.

Send your work to The Nation, Smartlife, 44 Moo 10 Bangna-Trad Road (Km.4.5), Bang Na, Bangkok 10260, or via e-mail to education@nationgroup.com.

Students whose pictures and stories are published will receive gift vouchers for Coffee World.

Kanachai ‘Kid’ Bencharongkul, 14, a Year-11 student at Harrow International School

This painting is inspired by Frida Kahlo’s work, “What the Water Gave Me”. It is a piece of course work under the theme “Local Environment”, submitted as part of Kid’s International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination.

Download photos

Each week, Smartlife has a selection of photos for you to download at www.nationmultimedia.com/smartlife. This week, you can download the photo above and Smartlife’s cover story.

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Ur Say: How can we save energy?

The Thai government has launched several campaigns to reduce energy consumption in an effort to combat the effects of rising fuel costs. Here are some students’ ideas on how to save energy.

Nawaphan Metthanan, 21, Chulalongkorn University

“We mostly use electricity while at home. So to save energy, we should find something to do besides watching television or surfing the Internet or playing computer games. Like going outside to exercise or meditate, or visiting with your family outdoors on nice days. Riding a bicycle to nearby places can help you economise on transportation. And this last one is something I personally recommend, especially for women: I always eat veggies and fruit for my main meal. All of this saves on gas and makes me healthy too.”

Nuttawut Putjun, 21, College of Fine Arts Bundit Patanasilp Institute

“I use candles instead of electric lights, especially when I’m with my girlfriend, a barbecue instead of a gas stove when I’m with friends, a fan instead an air conditioner, and I sometimes ride a bicycle to exercise and save money. If my ways seem too strange, then just do what the campaigns urge: turn off your lights and unplug of your electrical appliances when you don’t need them.”

Sunasit Visirtsiri, 17, Siam Institute of Technology

“There are many ways I save energy, including supporting the government’s policy. I try to turn off my air conditioner at 6am. I usually read books in public places, like libraries and bookstores, to save electricity at home. I always turn off my mobile phone at 10pm to decrease charging time, which wastes electricity.”

Worrada Pongrux, 21, Silpakorn University

“I think using a fan is better than using an air conditioner and a blanket, and I turn off the tap every time I brush my teeth. I always pour some water into my bottle of bath foam when it’s nearly finished to rinse out the remainder and save money before buying some more. And I use the soapy water that I used to my face to wash my feet. First, wash your face with facial foam, catching the water in a basin. Then take the basin to the bathtub and pour the water on your feet to wash them. Lastly, rinse your feet with clean water.”

PLOYBUSSARA LONGSOMBOON