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Turning a new leaf
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 24/06/2022
» To all Thais, now you can proudly brag that we're the first Asian country to legalise marijuana. The new milestone was marked on June 9, 2022, when growing and trading cannabis were no longer a crime in Thailand. Smoking gets a green light too, but puffing a joint in public is still prohibited. With a newfangled marijuana business popping up around the city, we list dispensaries in Bangkok for those who are curious. We also asked the weedness-owners about their backgrounds and basics for begin-stoners.
Halal skincare
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/06/2022
» As a religious Muslim and a woman who uses make-up, Suraiya Waeusang has to remove the product and wash her face at least three times a day before prayers. Muslims must wash their hands, mouth, nose, face, arms, head, ears and feet before prayers five times a day -- three times in the day and two times in the evening and at night.
Roadside disposal, pensioner rage, fancy footwork
News, Published on 19/06/2022
» A woman with a reputation for picking fights with the locals was killed by the roadside after hitting a neighbour with her shoe.
Cannabis pop-up truck proves popular with tourists
Reuters, Published on 14/06/2022
» "Amnesia", "Jack Haze", and "Night Nurse" are among marijuana strains on sale at a pop-up truck in Bangkok, as retailers cash in on demand for the newly decriminalised substance from foreigners and locals alike.
Lifestyle choices can help prevent fatty liver disease
Life, Published on 14/06/2022
» DEAR DOCTORS: My father passed away due to unexplained liver problems that we only now know was fatty liver disease. It's 20 years later, and a CT scan shows some fat in my own liver. My liver readings are normal, but I'm the same age as my father was when his issues began. Should I be concerned?
Revellers on cloud 9 at cannabis festival in Nakhon Pathom
Published on 13/06/2022
» The pungent smell of smoke was unmistakable as revellers celebrated under the stars at a major annabis festival following the kingdom's decision to begin relaxing the laws around the drug.
Caffeine sensitivity grows as people age
Life, Published on 07/06/2022
» DEAR DOCTORS: I think that as I get older, I may be developing a sensitivity to caffeine. If that's actually something that can happen, it will make me very sad. I have always loved my cup of coffee in the morning, but now I find that it makes me a bit racy. I would love to understand why.
Karma goes to work, relatives pall, undies killer strikes
News, Mae Moo, Published on 05/06/2022
» Love-hate coupling sours
Killer with a guide, inept shooter, suspect calls the movers
News, Mae Moo, Published on 29/05/2022
» Ex-soldier turns dogged hunter
Nutrition must be priority during chemotherapy
Life, Published on 17/05/2022
» DEAR DOCTORS: I'm getting chemotherapy for breast cancer. I expected the nausea and exhaustion, but I didn't know food would start to taste metallic and just plain weird. Some days all I want are potato chips, which still taste OK to me. I'm never hungry, so it's hard to eat. What can I do?