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Emergency assistance at your fingertips
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 05/07/2018
» In light of the high toll exacted every year by natural and man-made disasters, illnesses and accidents, Thailand needs to be better prepared for unforeseen circumstances and take structurally pro-active measures to enhance people's safety. Take road accidents, for instance. The World Health Organisation (WHO) last year revealed that an average of 36.2 out of 100,000 Thais are killed in road accidents every year, equivalent to around 25,000 annual deaths, making Thailand the country with the highest road-fatality rate in Asia and second-highest in the world.
The time to combat plastic is now
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 02/07/2018
» It comes as no surprise that Thailand is among five Asian countries -- together with China, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines -- that are responsible for more than half of the 8 million tonnes of plastic waste dumped into the world's oceans every year, according to a 2015 Ocean Conservancy Report. The people of Thailand use over 70 billion plastic bags a year.
Buyer and maker beware
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 18/06/2018
» The scandalous headline-making case of Lyn dietary supplements is not just a wake-up call for consumers in buying suspicious products. It is also a trigger for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to actively crack down on manufacturers that break safety regulations.
Biking for a good cause
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 12/06/2018
» The fifth edition of charity cycling event Pun Namjai Hai Nong -- which translates as Biking For Kids -- returns this year on June 24, 7-11.30am.
Starving kids of a future
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 11/06/2018
» The public felt rage when they saw a video clip on social media wherein small students at Ban Tha Mai school in Surat Thani province were served khanom jeen with sprinkles of fish sauce as a school lunch. Nutrition-wise, it was a sad choice.
The measles minefield
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/06/2018
» Thailand at first didn't seem to be much affected by the unprecedented outbreaks of measles reported earlier this year to have wrecked havoc in several European countries, especially Romania and Italy.
Lido to bid a fond farewell
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 22/05/2018
» The final curtain is closing at the Lido Theatre on May 31. To bid farewell to the 50-year-old movie house, Mongkol Cinema is inviting moviegoers to take part in its goodbye activities.
Hope on the horizon
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 22/05/2018
» Life can be very complicated for patients falling victim to thalassaemia. First, the inherited blood disorder leads to anaemia so patients require very frequent blood transfusions for the rest of their lives -- an expense of around 10 million baht through the age of 30.
Beating bipolar
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 14/05/2018
» Mariah Carey is probably good at keeping secrets. For almost 20 years, the American superstar was trying to sweep under the carpet her struggle with mental illness. So when she opened up to People magazine last month that she has been treated for bipolar disorder since 2001, millions of her fans were stupefied.
Art showcase for young talent
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/05/2018
» Serving as an inspiration for art students to showcase their skills, United Overseas Bank (UOB) Limited has for many years organised the "UOB Painting For The Year" as a platform for creative minds. And to prepare for the ninth edition of the competition, the roadshow is now being held at 26 academic institutions around the country to encourage the young generation to participate in the art event.