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Firms urged to give paid menstrual leave
News, Published on 23/05/2025
» The Labour Department is encouraging employers to provide paid menstrual leave and free sanitary pads, as campaigned for by women's rights advocates.
Menstrual cravings are all in your head – in your brain
Life, Published on 26/11/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: I'm pretty good about eating a healthy diet. The exception is each month during my period, when all I seem to want is potato chips and ice cream. Is there something going on with my body, or is this just a good excuse for a few cheat days each month?
Menopausal woman drinks soy milk to ease hot flashes
Life, Published on 07/11/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: I am a 51-year-old woman, and I eat a very good diet and exercise six days a week. When I went into menopause, I got hot flashes. Drinking a cup or two of unsweetened soy milk each day helps a lot. Is that safe? I don't have gout, but I've read that soy products can increase uric acid.
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding is more dangerous than thought!
Published on 03/05/2023
» Prof. Unnop Jaisamrarn, M.D., from Chulalongkorn Hospital’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Challenging the norm
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/04/2023
» After reading two books with red-coloured covers -- bell hooks' All About Love and Tara Costello's Red Moon Gang, Chanaradee Chatrakul Na Ayudhya, better known as juli baker and summer, became triggered by issues in the books, including relationships, politics, capitalism and menstruation. In order to convey the messages she perceived in the books, Chanaradee tracked her emotions throughout her 28-day menstruation cycle and transformed them into sketches. Inspired by her daily events, the artist created 29 paintings, one fibreglass sculpture and one animation for her latest exhibition titled "She's Too Much". All rough sketches are displayed at the showcase.
Organon marks International Women's Day with cross-sectoral collaboration to drive 'Smart Families' progress
Published on 14/03/2023
» As March 8, marked International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness around the issues faced by girls and women worldwide, Organon (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a leading pharmaceutical company for women’s health, the Ministry of Public Health, non-government organisations, including the global NGO, Jhpiego, and the Kenan Foundation Asia, united at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) to discuss how each sector can collaborate to improve the health and overall well-being of Thai women, girls, and their families.
City groups push for legalisation of sex work
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/03/2023
» Women's rights groups in Bangkok on Wednesday called for the decriminalisation of sex work in the country, along with a range of broader measures supporting women.
Women march as rights under threat across the globe
AFP, Published on 08/03/2023
» Women were taking to the streets from Kabul to Bangkok on Wednesday to mark International Women’s Day and defend rights that are coming under increasing attack.
Living in La La Land
Oped, Postbag, Published on 25/02/2023
» Re: "Poll seen sparking spending spree", (Business, Feb 23).
Doctors warn that over 80% of sexually active people may have been infected with HPV
Published on 09/11/2022
» Since persistent infection raises cervical cancer risks, doctors encourage women to be vaccinated to reduce risk and have regular screening before it’s too late