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In the eye of the beholder
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 26/03/2019
» The number 60 on the scale wasn't the only thing that told Vanna* she was fat. Her friends at school said likewise.
Mementos of the meltdown
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 03/07/2017
» This month marks the 20th anniversary of the 1997 'Tom Yum Kung Crisis', the landmark financial crash that left investors in shock, employees in tears and the economy in tatters. As hard lessons are still being learned, Life looks back at colourful memories from one of the seismic events that has helped define modern Thailand.
Doping not the name of the game
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 02/08/2016
» Thai badminton darling Ratchanok "Nong May" Intanon has finally walked free of her doping scandal after she tested positive for a drug used for a knee injury. The Badminton World Federation decided Ratchanok had not technically abused the anti-doping rules.
The dangers of diet pills
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 24/09/2015
» Only once in a blue moon does Thailand's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have a campaign that hits right between the eyes of Thai consumers. But with its recently launched video clip about the danger of diet pills, it seems the FDA has done something right.
No smoke without fire
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/11/2014
» The Tobacco Products Control Act — Thailand's primary law on tobacco merchandise imposing a ban on most forms of tobacco advertising and promotion — has been enforced since 1992. The implementation, unfortunately, does not seem to be able to stop some tobacco goods being popularised and sold — both online and underground — especially electronic tobacco smoking devices.
Those with a vested interest
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/07/2014
» You may have some family heirlooms, real estate or a healthy bank balance to pass on to your loved ones as an inheritance, but for the motorcycle taxi drivers in Soi Ngam Duphli on Rama IV Road, their vests are a priceless piece of their family legacy.
Beware of buying beauty online
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 30/04/2014
» Last week, Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlawed 34 brands of illegal health products and dietary supplements. The warning was made public as the FDA hopes that consumers will not fall victim to unauthorised health-related goods, many of which can potentially be detrimental to one’s well-being — or even fatal.
Eyes on the prize
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 13/05/2013
» When Porntip Pan-in was little, back-to-school time was her mother's nightmare. While other mums and dads would visit shopping malls to buy school uniforms and stationery, the first place Porntip's mother thought of was a pawnshop.
Elephantine task requires some candid navel-gazing
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 13/03/2013
» No one loves elephants as much as Thais do. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra made this statement in her opening address to the 16th Cites (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) conference. Held in Bangkok, the international gathering is due to wind up tomorrow.