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Titillating Thai TV is a turn off
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 01/05/2014
» I can’t remember the last time I had a good laugh while watching Thai television.
Not just bubbles and fizz
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 20/03/2014
» No summer is complete without a cool drink. A sip of cool water can help us beat the heat and quench our thirst. However, for children, water is sometimes not enough.
Don't take Facebook at face value
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 09/01/2014
» The internet has no boundaries. With the rise of social networks, millions are sharing information and pictures online. We share news about family and friends. We share our thoughts and opinions on current affairs. We share vacation plans and new purchases.
How do you Like this selfie?
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 13/02/2014
» When I hopped on a crowded Skytrain during evening rush hour this week, I noticed a young lady standing next to me, posing and snapping shots of herself on her smartphone. She then quickly uploaded one to a social networking site.
Life is sweet - too sweet
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 19/11/2013
» Looking back on past decades, there was a war on fat. We were educated to wean ourselves off fat in our diet to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Swimming against the tide
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 16/10/2013
» Several villages in the country have been submerged following heavy rains. The floodwater has got into houses and buildings, trapping families in their villages, damaging property and killing livestock. Roads have been swamped with water. Things have been washed away.
Worth your weight in gold
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 01/08/2013
» Recent news of a United Arab Emirates weight-loss challenge tied to a solid-gold incentive makes me envious of Emiratis _ the authorities there clearly care for their people's health. Dubai's municipal officials are offering their people a gramme of gold for each kilogramme shed in a 30-day challenge.
Hospital advertising can make us sick with worry
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 10/09/2013
» My recent visit to a private hospital was a stressful experience as I was bombarded by aggressive advertising campaigns for the hospital's healthcare services.
Smartphones induce dumb behaviour
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 27/06/2013
» The world today is too fluid for smartphones. Nowadays people do almost everything with this little glowing handset. We spend many hours a day surfing the web with the device. We send and read emails from our smartphones for business and pleasure. We post information, photos and comments on Facebook to connect with friends.
Toying with the idea of a return trip
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 17/04/2013
» My first visit to Japan a few weeks ago amused and amazed me. We witnessed the splendour of sweet, pink flowering cherry blossoms that cover Tokyo and grab the attention of local people and travellers alike.