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Banking on batteries
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/10/2024
» Many people know electric vehicles (EVs) are fuelled by batteries, but houses, factories and power plants that use renewable power also require batteries for lighting, supporting daily work, and to serve as a back-up electricity source.
Potash mine govt's fault
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/07/2023
» A recent report by a research institute into pollution from a potash mining site in Nakhon Ratchasima has confirmed the worst fears of local residents in Dan Khun Thot district. They have been protesting against the mine for years out of fear it will contaminate the area's water sources and arable farmland.
Potash mine contaminates over 10,000 rai of farmland
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 20/07/2023
» More than 10,000 rai of agricultural land located near a potash mine in Nakhon Ratchasima has been contaminated with sodium chloride and potassium chloride, according to an analysis by the Synchrotron Light Research Institute (SLRI).
A gruesome reminder
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/05/2023
» A few weeks ago, suspected serial killer Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, dubbed "Aem Cyanide", shook Thai society when it was revealed she had poisoned all 15 of her victims. Despite the fact that she has not legally acknowledged her involvement in the murders, her response has sparked fury on social media. She seems unconcerned about the law, and once again, some have questioned the legitimacy of Thai law and punishments.
Govt calls on firms to log sodium cyanide stocks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/12/2022
» The Department of Industrial Works (DIW) has told at least 141 companies to register their stock of poisonous sodium cyanide, widely used in mining and as a pesticide, by Thursday.
The high price of sodium
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/09/2022
» To raise awareness and encourage manufacturers to reduce salt and sodium in food products, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health) organised a forum titled "Reducing Salt/Sodium Consumption In Thailand" at the Thai Health office. At the forum, Dr Chantana Ungchusak, chairman of the board of healthy food planning, said that excessive salt intake can cause high blood pressure, heart conditions, reduce kidney functions and clog blood vessels, which can lead to death.
Syrian ex-prisoners haunted by horrors of 'salt rooms'
AFP, Published on 15/09/2022
» GAZIANTEP, Turkey: When a Syrian prison guard tossed him into a dimly-lit room, Abdo was surprised to find himself standing ankle-deep in what appeared to be salt.
Klongtom Heritage boosts large-scale project
Published on 12/05/2022
» Makes ready to become a world-class health and wellness hub after salt hot spring discovery
Klongtom Salt Hot Spring
Published on 02/03/2022
» “The number of hot springs known for their healing benefits changes from time to time but not all hot springs possess the properties to help alleviate health ailments. Thailand is blessed to have a remarkable curative hot spring located in Krabi’s Klongtom district. Aside from its properties to treat poor mental health and unfavourable physical conditions, the hot spring is also unique for its naturally sparkling saline water. The Klongtom Salt Hot Spring is considered one of the world’s five best mineral saltwater hot springs, following those previously found in Taiwan, Japan, Italy, and Malaysia.”
The Chinese dad making medicine to treat his dying son
AFP, Published on 23/11/2021
» KUNMING: Two-year-old Haoyang has likely just months to live -- but the only medicine that can help his rare genetic condition is not found anywhere in China and closed borders due to the Covid-19 pandemic mean he cannot travel for treatment.