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Guiding light for Parkinson's sufferers
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 25/01/2020
» Walking sticks have helped to advance mobility and independence for countless people with physical limitations. A home-grown innovation has brought such advancement to a whole new level, specifically for sufferers of Parkinson's disease (PD).
Dishing up for the down and outs
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 31/01/2015
» It was a chilly Monday night as the homeless gathered in front of City Hall. Some languidly drifted around while others tucked themselves away in secluded corners of nearby concrete buildings to escape the wind.
A vegetarian tale
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 18/10/2014
» Vegetarian meals bring a full dose of spiritual cleansing but debate still rages over the long-term health benefits of going vegan.
Home away from home
Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 24/09/2014
» Visiting a doctor in a hospital can be a nightmare for a child and accompanying family members, and this is particularly true for the Laow sa-ard family. Get’s mother Amwicha Laow sa-ard said her 7-year-old daughter is always stressed when she needs to visit a hospital or a doctor, even refusing to eat or drink.
Let's get physical
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 24/09/2014
» Most people want to emerge the winner in any competition. But for Saowanit Kittidamrungsak and her team, there is something more important than winning.
Kicking the butt
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 27/05/2014
» Smoking cigarettes is addictive and quitting it can be as tough for the mind as for the body. This is especially true for Peechaow Chalernpaison, who smoked for more than 20 years.
Hot-season sustenance
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 15/04/2014
» For many people, staying cool in the hot season means taking refuge in air-conditioned rooms or, if they have the means and the leisure, wallowing in jacuzzi pools equipped with massage jets. But when the mercury keeps going up week after week, there’s really no escaping the heat, so eating the types of food that are most suitable for this time of year can keep you feeling refreshed as well as reduce the risk of dehydration.
Back to basics
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 08/04/2014
» Her job involves hours of continuous computer use, dealing with numbers and heaps of detail, so Sorracha Carmer is often at her desk from early in the morning to late in the afternoon. She has a swivel chair, so can twist and turn around, but is otherwise rooted to her seat, motionless for extended periods of time.
Sweet hazard
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 25/03/2014
» Actor and TV host Kanchai Kamnerdploy understands how bad the situation can be for the whole family when a member is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Not just bubbles and fizz
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 20/03/2014
» No summer is complete without a cool drink. A sip of cool water can help us beat the heat and quench our thirst. However, for children, water is sometimes not enough.