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'Female power': Japan erotic art destigmatised in new exhibit
AFP, Published on 29/08/2025
» TOKYO — Graphic depictions of enormous phalluses and acrobatic sex positions have long rendered centuries-old Japanese "shunga" art taboo, but a rare exhibition aims to prove the genre is a world apart from male-centred porn.
Bumrungrad Offers 'HNS' New Sleep Apnea Alternative for CPAP-Intolerant Patients
Published on 23/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 22, 2025 — Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is more than a nighttime nuisance, it is a silent global health challenge. The Lancet Respiratory Medicine reported in 2019 that as many as 936 million people worldwide suffer from OSA. In Thailand, it is estimated that 20–30% of middle-aged men and 10–15% of women may be affected, often without realising it. Beyond fatigue and disrupted sleep, OSA heightens the risk of chronic illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, severely impacting overall well-being.
LRC opens mild stimulation fertility research centre
Published on 20/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 19, 2025 — Jointly established by Rhea Medical Group and Thailand’s LRC Fertility Center, the LRC Mild Stimulation Research Center was officially inaugurated in Bangkok on August 16, 2025. The centre is dedicated to in-depth research, protocol optimisation, and clinical application of mild stimulation technology, with the mission of creating a safer, more patient-friendly, and more effective fertility pathway—particularly for families worldwide facing the challenges of advanced maternal age.
Thai consumer confidence slips further
Published on 07/08/2025
» Thai consumer confidence dropped for a sixth consecutive month in July to its lowest level in 31 months due mainly to concerns over US tariffs, a lagging economy and government instability, a survey showed on Thursday.
Thai PM visits new groundwater initiatives in Kanchanaburi
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/06/2025
» KANCHANABURI: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra inspected groundwater development projects in Kanchanaburi province on Monday.
New approach to overseas income aims to spur inflows
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/06/2025
» The Revenue Department is shifting its approach on how it taxes income sourced from abroad.
Thai climate ambitions face trade heat
Oped, Published on 28/05/2025
» Early last month, the US announced plans to impose a reciprocal tariff rate of 36% on goods originating from Thailand due to a trade deficit. This set off alarm bells between Thai policymakers and export-oriented business sectors. So, efforts are underway to negotiate a deal that would safeguard Thailand's highly fruitful trade relationship with the US.
Creative Chiang Mai Initiative Sets Sights on Asia
Published on 16/05/2025
» Chiang Mai, May 2025 – Hylife Group, a leading player in real estate development, asset management, and manufacturing, has joined forces with public and private sector partners to host the academic seminar Creative Chiang Mai: Empowering Tomorrow’s Entertainment—an initiative aimed at transforming Chiang Mai into a regional centre for creative industries and a future hub for innovation and entertainment in Asia.
Phase 3 of handouts in doubt
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/05/2025
» The next phase of the government's flagship money handout scheme requires some revisions as the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariff policies on the global economy looms large, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday.
Backyard barnyard: rising egg prices prompt hen hires in US
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» LA CRESCENTA (UNITED STATES) - Stung by the rocketing price of eggs -- and US supermarkets rationing a basic breakfast staple -- Yong-mi Kim decided to get some chickens to secure her own supply in southern California.