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Living green in the nation's capital
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 16/01/2016
» Moving to Bangkok almost 30 years ago was daunting for Phichet Sowitthayasakun who comes from a small town in Sukhothai province. His life in the city goes at a fast pace. He is racing against the clock, and always in a rush to do things.
Preserving the food of kings
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 20/12/2014
» Today, many restaurants within Thailand and outside the country claim they serve authentic Thai cuisine which continues to grow in popularity around the world.
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.
Worth your weight in gold
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 01/08/2013
» Recent news of a United Arab Emirates weight-loss challenge tied to a solid-gold incentive makes me envious of Emiratis _ the authorities there clearly care for their people's health. Dubai's municipal officials are offering their people a gramme of gold for each kilogramme shed in a 30-day challenge.
Turning dreams into reality
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 21/05/2013
» Fumiya Saeki's favourite hobby is watching TV. One day in 2011, he saw news reports on the tsunami that hit northeastern Japan. He wanted to help the suffering people. And this-eight-year-old boy's idea of helping them is special.
Teens gorging themselves to an early grave
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 14/03/2013
» While online weeks ago, I stumbled across shocking photos of South Korean teenagers who publicised their bizarre dining experience: They gorged themselves on French fries piled on trays, taking pictures of their feast _ a so-called "potato party" _ and then posted them on social networks. And they also challenged the world by saying that they don't care about eating such a staggeringly unhealthy diet.
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.
Happiness should come from having a healthy body, not a skinny one
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 13/06/2012
» Today, people are more concerned about weight and in particular, appearance, than they are about their health. In order to stay in shape, some go to the extreme.
Street food recipes from around the world
Muse, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 12/05/2012
» The World's Best Street Food: Where to Find It & How to Make It brings you menus that are available on every street corner that fulfils every dietary need right into your own kitchen. From pupusa, which is often considered the national dish of El Salvador and som tam (papaya salad), Thailand's best-loved street food dish to the Polish icon pierogi, a crescent-shaped doughy delight with a variety of fillings, the menus offer both savoury and sweet items.