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Time to stop bullying
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 13/03/2023
» Images of students being bullied in school resurfaced following the worldwide premiere of The Glory, a 16-episode series which shines a spotlight on bullying, the dark side of wealth and power, as well as the importance of good parenting.
Chronic issues
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/06/2019
» At midnight, Vasu* was still struggling to keep his eyes closed. In a bid to cure to his chronic insomnia, the 28-year-old decided to try cannabis oil for the first time. After putting two drops under his tongue, he started to feel tranquilised. The self-administration continued until he'd eventually consumed a total of 40 drops. By 3am, Vasu had begun to hallucinate. He saw demons and had a double-vision alongside other symptoms such as a stiff tongue, speech difficulty, limb spasticity, nausea, vomiting and palpitations. In the end, he was rushed to hospital.
Emergency assistance at your fingertips
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 05/07/2018
» In light of the high toll exacted every year by natural and man-made disasters, illnesses and accidents, Thailand needs to be better prepared for unforeseen circumstances and take structurally pro-active measures to enhance people's safety. Take road accidents, for instance. The World Health Organisation (WHO) last year revealed that an average of 36.2 out of 100,000 Thais are killed in road accidents every year, equivalent to around 25,000 annual deaths, making Thailand the country with the highest road-fatality rate in Asia and second-highest in the world.