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China's durian imports plunge as stricter checks catch out traders
Published on 27/06/2025
» China's imports of fresh durians have fallen this year because of stricter sanitation checks at the border, according to people who follow the trade.
China's durian imports plunge as stricter checks catch out traders
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/06/2025
» HONG KONG - China's imports of fresh durians have fallen this year because of stricter sanitation checks at the border, according to people who follow the trade.
Trump admin axes safeguards against 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
AFP, Published on 15/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday moved to scrap limits on several toxic "forever chemicals" in drinking water, reversing what had been hailed as a landmark public health victory.
Toxin found in 15 syrup products for children
Online Reporters, Published on 09/06/2024
» The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered the recall of 15 pharmaceutical syrup products for children after they were found to contain the toxic contaminant ethylene glycol.
Livid about Lumpini
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/05/2024
» Re: "No surprises", (PostBag, May 13), & "Accident waiting to happen", (BP, May 12).
Beer made from recycled toilet water wins admirers in Singapore
Published on 30/06/2022
» “NEWBrew” is no ordinary beer. The new Singapore blond ale is made with recycled sewage.
Watch what you eat
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 22/02/2022
» Earlier this month, children in various provinces across Thailand including Chiang Mai, Phetchaburi, Saraburi, Trang and Kanchanaburi suddenly developed acute conditions, including breathing difficulty, paleness, fatigue and eventually methemoglobin -- a dysfunctional form of haemoglobin that is incapable of transporting oxygen -- after eating unbranded sausages.
Too late to save Klity Creek
News, Published on 08/03/2021
» Pollution in Klity Creek in the deep forest of Kanchanaburi has been a health and environmental threat for villagers who have relied on its water for consumption for decades. Three years ago, authorities launched a cleanup -- the first state-supervised environmental cleanup in Thailand. The second and final part of this series aims to explore how it is going.
Cancer in the workplace: Eliminating cancer anxieties
Published on 01/10/2019
» Cancer! Everyone fears that word. Millions of people every day around the world are affected by it either directly or have been touched by it through someone they know or love. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases characterised by the growth of abnormal cells beyond their usual boundaries that can then invade adjoining parts of the body and/or spread to other organs. Cancer can affect almost any part of our body. There are different subtypes that require specific medical care and management approaches. In recent years, cancer has become the second leading cause of global death. In 2018, it is estimated that cancer accounted for 9.6 million deaths.
The SHADE Sathon 1: Limitless lifestyle framed in green space
Published on 14/02/2019
» Discover this private space in the heart of Bangkok’s CBD, where office buildings are abound and daily commuting is convenient - it could be the simplest of tasks for today’s urbanite. Instead, how many properties can afford you “freedom” to live the very best indulgent lifestyle… every second of the day?