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Coronavirus disease mimics an old one
Life, Published on 07/07/2020
» NEW YORK: At the beginning of the pandemic, the coronavirus looked to be another respiratory illness. But the virus has turned out to affect not just the lungs, but the kidneys, the heart and the circulatory system -- even, somehow, our senses of smell and taste.
Of the people, for the people and by the people
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 19/06/2020
» Locall Thailand connects small, individually-run shops, and even food vendors, with customers while creating a sense of community. Peangploy Jitiyatham, co-founder of Locall Thailand and civil society network Satarana's management team member, has introduced an online delivery platform that is created "by the community and for the community".
Understanding life after Covid-19
Life, Published on 27/05/2020
» What will our lives be like after the Covid-19? Interested people wishing to learn more about this new reality and new normal are invited to the "ASAIHL Online World Congress 2020" held under the theme "Covid-19: The Global New Reality". It will be presented through Zoom Webinar tomorrow from 2pm to 9pm.
Echoes of an education?
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 18/05/2020
» Now in the 12th grade, Charatrawi Khunakornbodin has spent her vacation at home taking online lessons to gear up for the upcoming school year. With the dream of becoming a dentist, she has to deal with central entrance exams to pave the way to university admission next year.
Plastic panic
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/05/2020
» Sightings of dolphins in canals, sea turtles laying eggs on the beach, and a clear sky as a result of reduced pollution may seem like silver linings amid all the devastation brought on by Covid-19. While humans may suffer, it looks as though nature and the environment are getting a much needed break to recover from all the human activities that have disrupted them in the past -- a positive impact from the lockdown, as it appears on the surface to be.
A thousand cuts
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 06/11/2019
» At the zenith of her career in music, South Korean singer and actress Sulli appeared as if she was living a perfect life. Unfortunately, the dark side to her apparent fairy tale was revealed with her recent tragic death.
A Tale of Two Chinese Cities
B Magazine, Published on 27/10/2019
» It was a gloomy morning when we arrived in Hangzhou, China. The overcast sky turned the entire city to quiet, grey grandeur under light drizzle as our bus pulled away from the airport to the city.
Your other set of footprints
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/08/2019
» A survivor from the 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School shooting massacre in Florida, American pro-gun activist Kyle Kashuv made headlines earlier this year after Harvard University rescinded its admission over his use of racial slurs. After Kashuv wrote the comments on Google Docs for a class study guide and in Skype messages, they were captured and shared to the media by students who knew him. Although the 18-year-old posted an apology about his past behaviour, he still lost a spot at Harvard.
Tinder swipes right on Thailand
Life, Published on 19/08/2019
» In recent years, the dating app Tinder has gained a lot of popularity in Asia, especially among the 18-30 age group.
The dangers of shopaholism
Life, Published on 13/08/2019
» For Kanlaya*, online shopping changes her behaviour -- at least her sleeping habits. A person who used to go to bed early, the 33-year-old stays up until midnight waiting eagerly for a promotional code offered by an e-commerce site. Sometimes she even sets an alarm clock so that she can wake up in the middle of the slumber and won't miss those customer privileges.