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Chemical reaction
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 13/11/2024
» The situation of local fruit vendors has gone from bad to worse after the Thai Pesticide Alert Network (Thai-PAN) released its finding two weeks ago, revealing chemical contamination in popular Shine Muscat grapes.
At the end of the rainbow
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 22/04/2024
» When Tunyawaj Kamolwongwat saw his older sister go on a date as a child, he imagined her marrying a man with whom she had fallen head over heels in love.
Miyazaki masterpieces to watch ahead of new release
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 02/01/2024
» The Boy And The Heron — a much-awaited film by celebrated Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli — is scheduled for release in Thailand next week. The film opened in the United States in early December last year and managed to lead the box office with an estimated take of US$12.8 million (437.5 million baht).
Welcome Halloween with this horror line-up
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 06/10/2023
» The upcoming celebration of Halloween will once again spark people's interest in horror. A lot of events and activities to create a spooky atmosphere are being organised and horror and ghost movies -- new and old -- are making their way into cinemas and streaming platforms.
Exploring diversity through Barbie dolls
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 02/05/2023
» A new doll representing a person with Down's syndrome was launched by US toy manufacturer Mattel last week. This reflects the company's commitment to diversity and inclusivity and its effort to counter social stigma through play.
For children, food should be equal
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 01/05/2023
» Food -- how it is prepared and consumed -- can be a reflection of social status. A commonly available ingredient cooked in lower- or middle-class kitchens can be seen as mediocre, but the same thing prepared by a renowned chef and served in a star-studded restaurant can be a symbol of wealth.
From pandemic to endemic, is Thailand ready?
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 29/08/2022
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) spokesperson Taweesilp Visanuyothin said last week that the government will declare Covid-19 as endemic in October. The decision to label the infectious disease as endemic was based on the relatively limited number of severe cases and fatalities.
Proceed with caution
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 11/07/2022
» The Royal College of Pediatricians of Thailand and the Pediatric Society of Thailand last week announced three cases of children suffering severe side effects of cannabis consumption.
National child seat law rooted in science
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/05/2022
» After years of debate, Thailand finally has a law that requires small children to be in child seats in cars.
How much is too much?
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 25/01/2022
» After the government approved the resumption of the Test & Go programme starting next week signalling a strong desire to restore the country's tourism and overall economy, the Ministry of Public Health also proposed a vaccination programme, focusing on the 10 tourism and high-risk provinces where a fourth Covid-19 jab is strongly encouraged.