BIOGRAPHY
ARGLIT BOONYAI
Arglit is an award winning, Thai-British, Journalist and documentary filmmaker. He has produced a range of documentary and entertainment content for CNA, The History Channel, Discovery Asia, Al Jazeera, Channel 4, VICE and MTV.
He began his career in print media and radio, but quickly found an affinity for video content after being thrust into the field covering Thailand's violent political protests. As a host and director he has covered everything from hard-hitting news to food, travel and lifestyle.
His credits include The Crimes that Shocked Asia, Danger Zone, Nagaland: Twilight of the Headhunters, Thailand: The Great Divide and Yo! MTV Raps: The Rise of Asia.
Arglit is the co-founder of Zone Media, the creator of the Memories of Murder podcast and he also teaches journalism to university students.
FILMOGRAPHY
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DANGER ZONE
Visit some of the most dangerous regions of the world, where political conflict, and social and ethnic upheaval define everyday life. Delve into the lives of ordinary people to find out how they cope with challenging circumstances, and discover the roots of conflicts that seem to rage on decade after decade with little prospect of resolution.
CRIMINAL PLANET
Vice documentary series investigating organized crime's worrying expansion in our global age. A coalition of Chinese Triads, a Myanmar insurgent army, Thai drug runners and Australian biker gangs uses Thailand as a narcotics super highway to fuel Australia's meth crisis.
CRIMES THAT SHOCKED ASIA
In Taiwan, a shocking double murder disrupts an idyllic farming community. Meanwhile, Singapore witnesses two murder cases where the victims have been cut up. This series gives accounts of some of the most shocking crimes committed in Asia.
NAGALAND: TWILIGHT OF THE HEADHUNTERS
Explore Nagaland, a region of India historically known for headhunters and a thriving opium trade. In just five generations, Nagaland has transitioned from a tribal society to one with smartphones, the latest fashions, and widespread Christianity – but how has rapid modernization affected these proudly traditional people?
GET REAL
The Thai military believes separatist groups in the Deep South are using drugs to lure in new recruits; Get Real investigates whether or not insurgents are to blame for Southern Thailand's drug problem.
101 EAST
From regulating the length of students' hair to what they wear and how they behave, Thailand’s schools have long been a place where one must abide by strict rules. 101 East investigates the school scandals that have shocked a nation and finds out what is really going on inside Thailand’s classrooms.
GROUND ZERO
From a terror attack in Paris to the election of President Duterte in the Philippines, some events fundamentally change societies. This series explores seismic events straight from ground zero.
COMING SOON
Currently in production.
NEW YORK FILM FESTIVALS
BEST DOCUMENTARY
ASIAN TV AWARDS
BEST DOCUMENTARY
WAN_IFRA Asian Digital Media Awards