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National child seat law rooted in science
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/05/2022
» After years of debate, Thailand finally has a law that requires small children to be in child seats in cars.
A brush with sophistication
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 05/06/2019
» On a recent Saturday in a packed James Christie Room at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Rahul Kadakia kicked off the auction at 5.30pm sharp. From there the figures quickly rose to dizzying heights, not unlike the skyscrapers that dot the metropolis.
Howling good reads
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/08/2017
» Big Bad Wolf, the 24-hour English-language book sale, returns at Hall 9 of Impact Muang Thong Thani starting on Friday, until Aug 27.
Meat and mosquitos raised health concerns in 2016
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 13/12/2016
» Thailand’s medical issues this year mostly touch personal health and 2017 is predicted to be even more individualised.
Death by meat
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 17/05/2016
» It was just less than a year ago that worldwide consumers almost jumped out of their skin when the WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) categorised processed meats such as sausage, ham and bacon as not just unhealthy, but linked to cancer.
Beware of buying beauty online
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 30/04/2014
» Last week, Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlawed 34 brands of illegal health products and dietary supplements. The warning was made public as the FDA hopes that consumers will not fall victim to unauthorised health-related goods, many of which can potentially be detrimental to one’s well-being — or even fatal.
Whatsale
Muse, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 24/08/2013
» Whatsale provides updates on special shopping promotions and discounts from a great variety of shops and businesses. Divided into categories such as food and drink, clothes, travel, technology, cosmetics, furniture, cars, spa and beauty, the updates are posted on a regular basis.
Practicalities of style
Muse, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 11/05/2013
» While spending six weeks in the Northeast when her Bangkok home was inundated in the floods of 2011, Soravit Kaewkamon had a chance to visit the local zoo where she became fascinated by the beauty of hornbills. Before she knew it, she was spending week after week in libraries studying and researching the tropical bird.
Fast food nation
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 19/02/2013
» One major advantage of grab-and-go bread and bakery products available in convenience stores is that they stand for speed and convenience. Pre-packaged bakery products are among the most popular choices for city people, not just because they are tasty but also easy to consume. Just grab them from the shelves and your stomach is instantly satisfied.
When commodities become a craze
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 19/05/2011
» The recent launch of the second generation of iPads, one of the world's most popular tablet computers, has predictably turned into madness.