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Hidden dangers in our food
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 29/09/2020
» For the sake of public health, the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) decided to ban the use of two agricultural chemicals, namely paraquat and chlorpyrifos, which took effect on June 1 -- an action that has stirred public debate. While health-conscious consumers are content with the move, farmers are concerned.
Writing wrong
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 28/09/2020
» What's hot and what's not in the LGBTI communities in Asia and around the globe during the past month
Still making waves: 10 years of Timo Trunks
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/09/2020
» Timo Trunks, Thailand's only men's swimwear brand, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, marking a significant milestone as local swimwear penetrates the international men's beachwear fashion industry.
The consequences of sugar
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 25/08/2020
» About 50% of Thai schoolchildren suffer from dental health issues, with the worst facing five-year-olds where 70% of their milk teeth are found to be decayed, according to figures from the Sweet Enough Network under the Bureau of Dental Health, the Department of Health.
Too much of a good thing
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/08/2020
» Despite being treated as a mere side vegetable, coriander has long had a place in Thailand's culinary culture. A member of the parsley family, coriander -- or phak chee in Thai -- is a significant flavour enhancer and a commonly-used garnish. Thais even have the proverb phak chee roi na, which means window dressing.
Hungry for travel?
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/07/2020
» As lockdown measures are now eased and life starts to get back to normalcy, travel enthusiasts gradually begin to make holiday plans to get away from the stress and pressure caused by the Covid-19 outbreak.
Change your mind
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 07/07/2020
» For people in Thailand, the lack of any domestic Covid-19 transmission event has been a weight off their chest. Furthermore, with curfew revoked and lockdown measures relaxed, people and businesses have sprung back to life under a new normal to prevent a second wave of infections.
Forgotten victims of the virus
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 06/07/2020
» Although he is categorised in a high-risk group due to his age, Wai Chaikong isn't intimidated by the novel coronavirus infection.
Same but different
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/06/2020
» As Thailand officially enters the rainy season according to the Thai Meteorological Department announcement released last month, the country is also gearing towards a bad flu season.
Home is where the virtual background is
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 28/04/2020
» Although Thailand is seeing a drop in daily coronavirus infections nationwide, it seems people in provinces where the spread is huge such as Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Chon Buri, Phuket, Samut Prakan, Pattani and Yala are still being asked to hunker down as the lockdown is expected to continue until June.