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Succour for the homeless
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/05/2022
» With Bangkok's governor election just around the corner, most candidates have highlighted several issues in their campaigns. Yet one topic remains mostly unaddressed -- the homeless.
Pandemic hotlines ringing off hook
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/04/2021
» The phones at the 1669 hotline call centre in Klang Hospital have been ringing off the hook since the third -- and by far, the deadliest -- wave of Covid-19 infections began earlier this month.
Protecting society's most vulnerable
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/04/2020
» Aside from medical personnel and other state officials at the forefront of the country's fight against the new coronavirus outbreak, there still are small groups of non-governmental organisations working behind the scenes reaching out to groups with the least access to state welfare and assistance during the outbreak.
Special hospital for the elderly gets an upgrade
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/08/2019
» Bang Khunthian, which is the only coastal district in Bangkok, is famous for its seafood eateries and coastal views, but it's also known for some less appealing qualities, like its severe coastal erosion.
The road from dependence to self-sufficiency
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/05/2019
» There are more than 300,000 autistic people in Thailand, while only about 200 of them have "proper" jobs and live independent lives.
Holy war of words at Wat Suthat as curses invoked
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/06/2017
» After numerous failed attempts to keep Wat Suthat Thepwararam free of stray dogs and cats the temple has ignited a firestorm on social media with its latest "solution" -- keeping them out with the invocation of curses against those who ditch or feed the animals.
Hydrotherapy centre proves to be a boon for the elderly
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/05/2017
» At 81, Salee Wattanachat is well aware of the risks and unwanted complications -- some of them life-threatening -- if she undergoes joint replacement surgery to relieve the nagging pain in her knees. She decided to opt for physical therapy and aquatic exercise programmes that work to ease her discomfort.
Thailand's 'dancing grannies' show there is life after 60
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/05/2017
» New 48-hour courses for the elderly in Bangkok on subjects ranging from nutrition and legal rights to a watered-down version of tai chi shows there is life after you retire while also addressing concerns tied to having one of the world's fastest-ageing populations.
When memories of the past risk crumbling away
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/05/2016
» Behind the award-winning Bangkok Folk Museum in Bang Rak district, one can only imagine how much time and energy its original owner Waraporn Suravadee spent on the neatly kept property.
Building a healthier neighbourhood
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/05/2016
» Sunee Saetia was never a big gym fan until City Hall recently renovated its youth centre in her Klong Toey neighbourhood.