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Sea of change
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 17/02/2020
» The other day, I was walking in the park near my house when I saw this plastic bag, puffed up and blown along by the wind, crossing my path. It reminded me of that famous scene in American Beauty, where teenager Jane Burnham and boy-next-door Ricky Fitts watch a video that Ricky captured of a discarded plastic bag dancing in the wind.
All being well
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 09/12/2019
» Out of 89 nations, Thailand came in sixth on CEOWORLD's list of the world's best healthcare systems, announced just in August of this year.
Food for thought
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 29/07/2019
» Som tam is a staple that I eat almost every day, but always skipping the tomato and long bean that end up in the restaurant's bin. The other day, I started drinking soya milk -- it was too sweet. The remaining amount was discarded in the kitchen sink. I often have to throw away rotten carrots and other vegetables as well as unconsumed kub khao in plastic bags. Those ready-to-eat foods became expired items in the fridge.
Good choices make a good life
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 23/07/2018
» Throughout 2018, several activities mark the centenary of public health in Thailand. Last week, an academic conference and an expo presenting progress over the last 100 years were held in conjunction with the 15th National Herbs Expo at Challenger, Impact Muang Thong Thani.
Tutor classes are a tough school
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 10/10/2016
» Getting into Thai universities has always been a big deal for most Thai kids during this time of year. The 2017 admission process begins with the first entrance exams scheduled for the end of the month. Family pressure, peer pressure, you name it, is there.
Don Mueang work yet to fully take off
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 14/03/2016
» I can always remember my first-ever departure from Don Mueang airport back in 1970 when I was seven-years-old. With my family, we flew with Sabena (Belgium's former national carrier), and took a transit somewhere in the Middle East before continuing to London's Heathrow airport.
Bittersweet effects of too much sugar
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 05/11/2015
» I have a craving for crumble -- apple, strawberry, rhubarb -- any kind of fruity crumble that has become widely available at the many dessert cafes around Bangkok. It's just weird that someone like me with a sweet tooth has to queue up for a seat to enjoy a slice of delectable apple crumble.
Bangkok -- what a waste of space
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 06/10/2015
» This "Urban October" should have us all rethinking the future of Bangkok.
'Happiness' is here to stay
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 31/07/2015
» Earlier this week, I watched a morning TV news programme showing a video clip of Thai soldiers effortlessly dancing to a catchy luk thung number, after performing slower and more precise movements to Khuen Kwam Suk Hai Prathet Thai (Return Happiness To Thailand) — the theme song of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Thailand's weather woes — come rain or shine
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 30/06/2015
» Fast and furious — the first half of the year is over, which will hopefully take away the crazy hot weather and bring more rain.