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Medical malpractice in Thailand: Part 2
Spectrum, Angus Mitchell, Published on 21/07/2013
» Last week, we introduced you to the legal definition of medical malpractice, which is professional negligence by an act or omission of a healthcare provider where the treatment falls below the accepted standard of practice in the medical community and causes injury or death of the patient. We outlined both the civil and criminal laws that govern medical malpractice lawsuits, and the possible compensation one could receive depending on the injury suffered. Today, we would like to delve further into what happens when medical malpractice occurs, as well as legislation currently before parliament that offers additional protections to victims of medical malpractice.
Strangebook
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 19/07/2013
» The usage of Facebook in Thailand is getting stranger by the minute, it seems. Besides posting pictures of unfortunate people asking for "likes" to show "support", or scared entities promising auspiciousness to followers, some individuals have set up Facebook pages to promote things you wouldn’t think merit a Facebook following. We’ve selected 10 such pages in case you want to grow up one day and become a page administrator to promote something niche like your collection of belly-button lint (or dandruff collecting). Go ahead since you’ll probably find more followers than you think, like these strange Facebook pages.
Banned in Siam
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/05/2013
» Fah Tam Pan Din Soong, or Boundary, is the first film in Thailand to be banned, unbanned and then censored a bit.
Glimpses into pre-Siam life
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 30/03/2013
» A recently discovered Khmer-style artefact links a historical northern Thai town to the wider Southeast Asian region, not only proving Thailand's cultural wealth of old, but also adding an important piece to the puzzle about the region's trading significance in pre-Siam days.
Bangladesh National Day
Published on 26/03/2013
» This is one of our special publications, which you can view in PDF format.
Finding Peace
Life, Karnjariya Sukrung, Published on 25/02/2013
» The majestic Shwedagon Pagoda glowed against the waking navy-blue sky. Every day before the crack of dawn, the platform in front of Myanmar's iconic pagoda is crowded with throngs of devotees _ lay and holy, children and elderly. Some sit meditating, still and silent; others chant prayers. Some do walking meditation around the golden edifice. The air is crisp, the ambience filled with peace and joy.
Old village show gets a modern lift
News, Nopparat Kingkaew, Published on 26/01/2013
» Jariang Baroen is still a feast for the eyes and ears for the older generation but time and modernity have caught up with it.
Key to the future
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 26/01/2013
» Keith Wecker's years of experience in education - both in Thailand and overseas - make him a respected figure within academic circles.
ZEN Celebrates 22nd Anniversary
Life, Published on 21/12/2012
» ZEN has never stopped adding colours to the modern lifestyle. This year, the trendy department store helps you boost the power of happiness in return for your love for ZEN. To celebrate its 22nd anniversary next year, Asia's biggest department store with exclusive lifestyle products presents the Vertical LED Virtual Board or "BIG ZEN", the largest vertical LED screen in Southeast Asia measuring 525 sq m, that displays the current local time in big cities around the world.
Gift ideas to give at Asia Books
Life, Published on 10/12/2012
» Asia Books Co., Ltd. and all branches would like to take this opportunity to wish their valued customers and everyone a happy holiday season. And to help celebrate this joyous holiday season, Asia Books brings you "Very Gifted: Time for Giving" from today to January 31, 2013. They have carefully put together a great selection of books that will make it easier to find that perfect gift for your loved ones.