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The price of prejudice
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 03/12/2018
» Luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana made an irreversible mistake with its racist mishaps just recently when they posted a series of short video advertisements on social media that made fun of Chinese culture. The videos enraged the entirety of China simply because the fashion powerhouse stereotyped people from different racial backgrounds.
Right man for the job
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 01/08/2016
» From a farang-looking showbiz sweetheart who starred in a soap opera, television commercials and music videos 17 years back, today Christopher Benjakul is selling bread.
Declaring war on diseases
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 01/02/2016
» One month into 2016 and there's already been lots of signs that this is going to be another tough year for both global and national public health. First, let's just start with the Department of Disease Control's forecast that there will be another major dengue outbreak this year in Thailand, with the number of infected cases nationwide expected to reach 7,500 per month. In rainy season, monthly figures could skyrocket to 25,000.
Taxi services are one uber-mess
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 17/12/2014
» The Department of Land Transport last week decided to ban part of the service offered by US-based taxi company Uber, citing safety concerns and a lack of regulation.
Those with a vested interest
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/07/2014
» You may have some family heirlooms, real estate or a healthy bank balance to pass on to your loved ones as an inheritance, but for the motorcycle taxi drivers in Soi Ngam Duphli on Rama IV Road, their vests are a priceless piece of their family legacy.
Digital cabbie showdown
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 25/06/2014
» Hailing a taxi in Bangkok? That can be one of the most annoying challenges in the City of Angels. For Bangkok denizens and tourists alike, experiences with the city’s candy-coloured taxis are often not as sweet as the cars look. Especially during rush hour, getting a driver to take you to your desired destination sometimes requires begging him as if he drives for you gratis.