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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.
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.
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.
Putting Coke
Muse, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 01/02/2014
» Who said Coca-Cola was only good for quenching thirst? In fact, the popular carbonated drink can also serve as a unique ingredient for cooking and baking.
Shaken, stirred and every way in between
Muse, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 28/12/2013
» No party would be complete without tasty cocktails.
Braving the elements
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 19/11/2013
» The drop in temperature especially towards the end of the year brings with it not just the cool morning breeze but also the sound of people sneezing. From the beginning of November in particular, the unfamiliar weather makes people more susceptible to illnesses.
Life is sweet - too sweet
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 19/11/2013
» Looking back on past decades, there was a war on fat. We were educated to wean ourselves off fat in our diet to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Here's to good health
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 20/12/2012
» Time flies. We are already in the midst of sweet December. Shops and places beautifully decked out with red and green ornaments signal festive holidays are quickly approaching. And shopping at a supermarket now becomes an adventure. A stunning array of attractively packaged goodies is ready to buy and eat. Everywhere I go, there is somebody talking about a family reunion feast, a company party or a cosy New Year's Eve party with friends.
Being dumb with a smartphone
Muse, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 20/10/2012
» Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives. With a host of applications including texting, social media, music, videos and games, people use the devices every day. Some read things online and on social media like Facebook or Twitter, and they follow people like news anchors, ones they can learn something interesting from. Many pass time by catching up on texts or email. Others use it to check on friends or play games while queuing up to pay a bill.
Stomach-Churning Choice
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 03/07/2012
» When Kanyarin Ketsuwan tells you she's been battling obesity practically her whole life, she's not being over-dramatic or indulging in exaggeration. By the time she entered her teens she'd already graduated to the XXL end of the clothes rack and was feeling increasingly frustrated and gloomy because her size was preventing her from doing things she wanted to do and limiting the places she could go.