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Food for thought
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 29/07/2019
» Som tam is a staple that I eat almost every day, but always skipping the tomato and long bean that end up in the restaurant's bin. The other day, I started drinking soya milk -- it was too sweet. The remaining amount was discarded in the kitchen sink. I often have to throw away rotten carrots and other vegetables as well as unconsumed kub khao in plastic bags. Those ready-to-eat foods became expired items in the fridge.
Ageing in an ill-prepared society
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 27/05/2019
» As one of the younger baby boomers, someone who will turn 60 in 2023, I still don't have a retirement plan, let alone enough savings for the winter years of life.
It's a dog's life, which in Thailand means rough
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 24/12/2018
» Today is Christmas Eve and next Monday we will be counting down to the New Year.
Good choices make a good life
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 23/07/2018
» Throughout 2018, several activities mark the centenary of public health in Thailand. Last week, an academic conference and an expo presenting progress over the last 100 years were held in conjunction with the 15th National Herbs Expo at Challenger, Impact Muang Thong Thani.
The necessity of education reform
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 06/11/2017
» Landing a place at university can be quite an ordeal for the majority of Thai youths, who seek out academic studies rather than questionable vocational training.
The walking dead
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 07/08/2017
» Last month, Honolulu in Hawaii successfully made a significant legal move, labelling itself as the US major city to ban pedestrians from texting or viewing their mobiles or other digital devices when crossing the road. Effective in October, the distracted-walking law will pose penalties from US$15-35 (500-1,163 baht) and repeat offenders fined up to $99.
Princess Zelda and the appeal of durian
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 08/05/2017
» Despite a scorching heatwave, summer is also time for durian. Dubbed the King of Fruits, this pricey, thorny-shelled fruit has been in the spotlight and is treated more than just a type of fruit.
Throw caution to the wind
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 23/01/2017
» Chinese New Year is on Jan 28 and most people have their horoscopes read to prepare themselves for the Year of the Rooster. According to Chinese astrology, this year's rooster comes in the form of a yin fire rooster.
Tutor classes are a tough school
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 10/10/2016
» Getting into Thai universities has always been a big deal for most Thai kids during this time of year. The 2017 admission process begins with the first entrance exams scheduled for the end of the month. Family pressure, peer pressure, you name it, is there.
Forever young
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 11/07/2016
» A good friend of mine went to the "Grand Ex Grand Concert" held last month at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani. He was an alumni of Borpit Pimook College -- the same high school attended by the founders of the popular 80s band, who revived the popularity of Thai songs after the dominance of Western music in the 70s.