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On these apps, the dark promise of mothers sexually abusing children
Published on 08/12/2024
» The promotional photo showed a mother affectionately hugging and kissing her daughter. The girl, around 8 years old, smiled into the camera.
Is there a quiet isolation pandemic now?
Published on 01/12/2024
» This may seem an exaggeration, but there is an ongoing isolation pandemic. The current wave of loneliness, along with the decreasing number of family members; and even the growth of pet care businesses are signs of this problem.
Formaldehyde found in e-cig samples, dept says
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/11/2024
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned that formaldehyde was found in samples of e-cigarette liquids sold illegally in Thailand and that the aerosol of the chemical can cause cancer.
Choked by pollution
Life, Published on 25/11/2024
» Prof Rawiwan Oranratmanee was an impressively health-conscious person. Her routine workout included yoga, jogging and cycling, among others. Yet at the age of only 55, she was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.
Curing loneliness
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/11/2024
» Studies have shown that loneliness and isolation can have a negative health impact, comparable to risks associated with smoking up to 15 cigarettes or drinking six glasses of alcohol per day.
Once again, it was the economy, stupid
Oped, Published on 15/11/2024
» 'It's the economy, stupid!" This famous mantra, coined by the political strategist James Carville, helped Bill Clinton unseat President George H W Bush in 1992, and now it explains another election. The economy played a critical role in the 2024 presidential race, creating the conditions not only for Donald Trump to trounce Kamala Harris, and for the Republicans to gain control of the Senate and the House of Representatives, but possibly also for a counter-elite to usher in a new power structure.
Yinxing could trigger flash floods in south: TMD
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/11/2024
» Heavy downpours will take place in the south on Monday and Tuesday with a chance of flash floods especially on hillsides and in low-lying areas due to the impact of a tropical storm in the region, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warns.
UNICEF and Partners Advocate Extended Paid Parental Leave
Published on 04/11/2024
» To encourage workplaces in Thailand to adopt stronger family-friendly policies, UNICEF, the Embassy of Sweden, and UN Global Compact Network Thailand (UNGCNT) organised a thought leadership conference titled “Supporting Working Parents with Paid Parental Leave: Status, Sharing Experiences, and Next Steps”. The event brought together stakeholders including businesses and government representatives to discuss the positive impact of paid parental leave on both businesses and families, particularly the importance of family-friendly policies for child development.
App finds Thai teens in need of mental health help
Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2024
» Almost 20% of Thai teenagers are in danger of self-harm, the Department of Mental Health (DMH) says.
App finds teens in need of mental health help
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2024
» Almost 20% of Thai teenagers are in danger of self-harm, the Department of Mental Health (DMH) says.