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Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/05/2020
» Sightings of dolphins in canals, sea turtles laying eggs on the beach, and a clear sky as a result of reduced pollution may seem like silver linings amid all the devastation brought on by Covid-19. While humans may suffer, it looks as though nature and the environment are getting a much needed break to recover from all the human activities that have disrupted them in the past -- a positive impact from the lockdown, as it appears on the surface to be.
Life, Sawarin Suwichakornpong, Published on 17/04/2020
» In the morning of Aug 25, 2017, a group of militants belonging to the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) unco-ordinatedly attacked police and border guards in northern Arakan (Rakhine) state, killing at least 12 officers. The Myanmar Armed Forces, known as the Tatmadaw, retaliated by launching a military counter-insurgency campaign in order to capture the perpetrators who attacked the border garrisons.
Published on 09/04/2020
» COVID-19, as we all now know, is a contagious disease that can be deadly to certain groups of people. Many patients infected by the COVID-19 virus may experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment. Recent studies have shown that older people who have reduced immunity or those with secondary medical issues such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and chronic respiratory problems are likely to develop more serious symptoms.
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 01/04/2020
» Many Thai filmmakers would agree that our movie industry is in the rough. Several obstacles are preventing it from flourishing. A group of film professionals recently gathered for a plenary discussion held at Unesco Bangkok to address the challenges of, and the changes they want to see in, the Thai film sector.
Life, Sawarin Suwichakornpong, Published on 06/03/2020
» 'The man who finds his homeland sweet is still a tender beginner; he to whom every soil is as his native one is already strong; but he is perfect to whom the entire world is as a foreign land." Hugh of Saint Victor.
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/02/2020
» From Parasite's historic triumph at the Oscars earlier this month to the hype generated by the romantic drama Crash Landing On You which just wrapped last week, it's undeniable the influence South Korean content is having on our big and small screens.
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 17/02/2020
» Putting in an effort to save the Earth, Thailand has marked the beginning of the new decade by introducing bans on the use of single-use plastic bags, with the aim of cutting 225,000 tonnes of plastic rubbish a year. This is a significant step for Thailand to take as it is the sixth largest contributor to plastic waste in the world's oceans.
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/01/2020
» The news and images of two Thai e-sport teams that won gold medals at the recent SEA Games 2019 brought joy to people. Yet, for many people, the growth and popularity of e-sports has also led to other concerns. While e-sports as a profession has become a lucrative endeavour for some young people, not all gamers end up awash in money. While on their way to achieving such a goal, many become gaming addicts.
Life, Supara Janchitfah, Published on 07/01/2020
» In the past, food served to hospital patients was typically of conventional produce from general markets, secured through electronic procurement or e-bidding. But since April of last year, the Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital has changed its policy to purchasing solely organic vegetables through special procurement.
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 27/12/2019
» As 2020 comes a-knocking, Guru asked inspiring Thais what has meant the most to them in the past decade.