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Kratom now a $1-billion industry in the US
Published on 03/10/2024
» In Southeast Asia, people for centuries have chewed the leaves of the kratom tree — part of the coffee family — as a pain-relieving, energy- and mood-boosting remedy.
Breaking the cycle
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 19/03/2024
» 'Our mission is to break the cycle of despair," says Chanya Suebpetch, one of the members of a team of social workers at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok. The 37-year-old works in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Pediatrics. Chanya's work is therefore focused strongly on supporting vulnerable children.
Ministry extends support to families
News, Published on 31/01/2024
» The families of a 14-year-old schoolboy and the fellow student he allegedly fatally stabbed in Suan Luang district on Monday are under the care of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, minister Varawut Silpa-Archa said on Tuesday.
Global mental health crisis needs new plan
Oped, Published on 17/01/2024
» The world is in the grips of a mental health crisis. From rising climate anxiety in rich countries like the United States to intense trauma in conflict zones like Ukraine and Gaza (especially among children), psychological suffering has become widespread, and traditional healthcare services cannot keep up. This leaves tens of millions of people at risk of serious pathologies and suicide.
Prisoner who escaped after penis surgery recaptured
Online Reporters, Published on 10/12/2023
» CHON BURI: A prisoner who escaped from the surgical ward of Bang Lamung Hospital after undergoing surgery for a penis infection on Saturday has been recaptured, the Department of Corrections announced on Sunday.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Nov 1-7
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/11/2023
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Nobel winners stage rare protest in Moscow court
AFP, Published on 11/10/2023
» MOSCOW - Two Nobel winners staged a rare denunciation of Russia's offensive in Ukraine in a Moscow courtroom Wednesday, as public dissent over the conflict has been all but silenced by a wave of arrests.
A new lease on life
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/08/2023
» Somchai used to drink three bottles of rice whisky every day, but when his alcohol addiction began to affect his family relationships and jeopardise work, he decided to call the helpline Stop Drink 1413 and ask for help.
Australia legalises psychedelics for medical use
Published on 01/07/2023
» Psychedelics can now be legally used as medicine in Australia in a world-first approval that is aimed at treating acute mental health conditions.
Elephant seals big on power naps
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 11/06/2023
» It long seemed as if African elephants were the champions of the all-nighter. They can get by on about two hours of sleep. Other mammals need much more, like koalas (20 hours) or you (at least seven plus at least one strong cup of coffee).