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Health groups demand govt prioritise GPO
News, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 26/01/2017
» A network of health advocacy groups called on the government to announce a ministerial regulation in its Public Procurement Act to make the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) the first source for drugs supplied to public hospitals, to ensure public access to medicine.
Royal treatment
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 29/11/2016
» It was a busy day at Wat Manao in Suphan Buri. There was no special religious activity, but still people made their way to the temple to receive a free health check-up provided by the support of the Relief and Community Health Bureau under the Thai Red Cross Society.
Generosity in times of sorrow
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 19/10/2016
» It has been almost a week since His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away. Though we know life has to move on, grief is still in the air across the Kingdom. People from provinces nationwide continue making their way to Bangkok to pay their respects to the late King.
The next wave
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 06/10/2016
» South Korea knows best how to capture the Thai heart, and the Thai market. Their export of cultural commodities over the decade has been exceptional in different media, from K-pop music to TV series (in both historical and contemporary styles), from movies to cuisine. Now they want to shift the spotlight to Korean books.
Kafka as inspiration
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 15/09/2016
» After the premiere of Jitti Chompee's Red Peter contemporary dance at The Hague in the Netherlands went successfully under the support of The Kylián Foundation, the Thai choreographer and director is bringing the show back to local audiences.
Pokemon may be a no-go in certain 'sensitive' areas
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 15/08/2016
» Since Pokemon Go, an augmented reality game hunting for Pokemon, has arrived in Thailand, it has been greatly used as a financial and income booster at certain businesses -- from cosmetic shops to restaurants.
Thai architects vie for international honours
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 25/07/2016
» Thai architecture can feel anonymous and banal -- but then maybe we don't look close enough. The design scene has its share of clever, outstanding or unusual architecture and emphasis on material, location and the environment.
Fighting, any which way
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 24/05/2016
» The fighting arena was packed. Roars of excitement from fans of Mixed Martial Arts were heard all over the place. At the Singapore Indoor Stadium where the recent One Championship Ascent to Power competition was about to kick off, the atmosphere was abuzz with the enthusiastic voice of the host followed by the screening of short videos introducing fighters. Then two brave men entered the ring and the battle began.
5 seconds in Bangkok
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 15/03/2016
» Looking around Impact Arena Hall during the 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) concert on Tuesday night, I felt like I was at an orientation for an international secondary school. A few of the teen audience even had their parents chaperoning them.
A swinging Sunday
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 25/02/2016
» Heading a little bit out of town this weekend might not be a bad idea especially to those who have dancing shoes. "Big Bang: Swing Dancing at Phra Pathom Chedi", will take place on Sunday at Rod Fai Street in front of Nakhon Pathom's famous stupa. Even if you don't dance, come check it out.