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Reimagining a legendary tale
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 25/08/2023
» For us Asians, the legendary Monkey King character which dates back to 16th century Chinese mythology is nothing new. Based on one of the great classic Chinese novels Journey To The West from the Ming dynasty, the plot revolves around Sun Wukong aka the Monkey King, one of three disciples that follow Buddhist monk Tang Sanzang west to India in search of holy scriptures.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Apr 14-20
Guru, Published on 14/04/2023
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.
Reframing beauty
Life, Noko, Published on 07/03/2023
» It has been 10 years since Lawrence Siow joined Merz Aesthetics. The global company's regional president, he leads strategy and operations in Asia Pacific, where non-invasive cosmetic procedures have gained popularity over the past decade, even among a younger audience.
Beating breast cancer
Published on 12/11/2022
» Breast cancer incidence has been steadily increasing over the past few decades in Asia, according to data from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), due to various environmental, demographic, and reproductive factors. It ranks as the most common malignancy in females in most countries. The lifetime risk of breast cancer is as high as 1 in 8 in the US.
How women have managed periods throughout history
AFP, Published on 27/05/2022
» PARIS: Women have been managing their periods for millennia, but the way they do so has changed as menstruation has become more and less stigmatised over time.
LGBT identification hits US high of 7.1% as Gen Z comes of age
AFP, Published on 18/02/2022
» WASHINGTON: The proportion of US adults identifying as LGBT has increased to a high of 7.1%, double the figure from 2012 when Gallup first started measuring it, reflecting a generational shift, the polling firm said Thursday.
No quick fixes
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/02/2022
» Birth control became the subject of debate when the National Health Security Office (NHSO) started offering free contraceptive pills earlier this month, which will be followed by condoms in April at its service points -- including clinics, pharmacies and private hospitals -- to people aged 15 and above to prevent unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
The Death Valley of cloud kitchens
Published on 24/11/2021
» In a span of over two years, the Covid pandemic has changed and re-shaped life as we know it and, hopefully, taught us a whole lot.
The emergence of new consumer segments and implications for companies in Asia and Thailand
Published on 07/10/2021
» Pandemic disruptions have added some uncertainty to the economic outlook for Thailand. But looking over the longer term at life beyond the pandemic, there is scope for optimism. Incomes are rising, and digital innovation is bringing down barriers to buying.
Nearly 5m fewer girls to be born worldwide over next 10 years
AFP, Published on 03/08/2021
» PARIS: An estimated 4.7 million fewer girls are expected to be born globally in the next 10 years because of sex-selective practices in countries with a cultural preference for male offspring, a trend that could undermine social cohesion in the long term, research showed on Tuesday.