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Chicken, ham -- what else isn't 'safe'?
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 06/11/2015
» Meat lovers are probably now reluctant to order their favourite dishes following the recent announcement by the World Health Organization's (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer, which stated that processed meats such as ham, bacon and sausages can cause bowel cancer.
Back to the blackboard
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 07/10/2015
» In Thailand, while strong efforts have been made by the science and technology sector to transform research and development projects into reality, we have seen very little progress in the field of education, where plenty of studies are conducted each and every year.
How small-scale farming bears fruit
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 01/07/2015
» I've known about the Bangmod tangerine since I was a child, and it might be the first or only orange species of which I have knowledge. Growing up in a Chinese family, we have the tradition of "wai jao" (to offer a sacrifice to Chinese gods or ancestors) many times a year and oranges are one of the important fruits that we use, not only to pay respect to the gods, but also for special occasions.
Inconvenient truth of city living
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 13/01/2015
» While many city dwellers admire rural life, an increasing number of the population from other provinces move to Bangkok every year. A rapid expansion of condominium projects, congested roads, paddy fields in suburbs and the outskirts of Bangkok being transformed into residential zones are some of the indicators showing more people have relocated and settled in Bangkok.
Cold water, warm hearts
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 21/08/2014
» The Ice Bucket Challenge would not be as popular as it is today if New Jersey governor Chris Christie hadn't challenged Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who in turn challenged Microsoft founder Bill Gates. The chain reaction started from there.
Connecting with our children
News, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 17/07/2014
» The change in the previous government’s “One tablet per child” policy to that of the current “Smart Classroom” project sounds promising as this now means that students at any level will be able to take advantage of technology and online content, as opposed to the tablet scheme, which only awarded tablets to Prathom 1 and Mathayom 1 grade students.
Giving kids a sporting chance
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 25/09/2013
» The women's volleyball match this past weekend has been the cause of much happiness and pride for many Thai people.
This Line of thinking simply won't wash
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 20/08/2013
» So the powers-that-be want to monitor exchanges on Line, that wildly popular instant messaging app? Well, while the revelation has certainly garnered lots of coverage of late, it's far from being the first time the authorities here have threatened to violate the privacy and freedom of speech of individual citizens.
Weighty issue rests on tender shoulders
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 05/06/2013
» Although the school bag that little Thai students have to carry around is getting heavier, the average IQ test score of Thai children is getting lower.
Come on, NBTC, show us the big picture
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 01/05/2013
» Television has become more than just another appliance in the living room. It is a family's companion. Weekends and holidays often mean a whole day spent in front of a TV set. For those who don't subscribe to cable TV services, free TV is an inevitable option, and even though we now have to make do with Channel 3, 5, 7, Modern 9, the professorial Channel 11, and Thai PBS, soon Thai viewers will be drowned in alternatives with 48 channels of digital TV.