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Deadly consequences
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/08/2024
» Last month, when six Vietnamese people were found dead at a luxury hotel in Bangkok, the news spread internationally. An autopsy conducted by Chulalongkorn Hospital reported that cyanide was the cause of death for all six victims. The tragic incident brought up memories of the case of Am Cyanide in 2023 and renewed awareness of the dangers of cyanide. Am is currently charged with the murder of 14 people by using cyanide and attempted murder of one victim who survived.
Google to the rescue
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/09/2022
» Due to Covid-19, many schools changed to hybrid learning which combines the use of technology for online and onsite teaching. Four schools -- Matthayom Watnairong School, Rittiyawannalai School, Panyarat High School and Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Loei -- use Google For Education, an online service featuring many apps including Gmail (email), Meet (video conference), Google Calendar (time management), Drive (file storage), Docs (online word processor), Sheets (spreadsheet), Slides (presentation) and Classroom (learning platform), to allow teachers and students to access lessons, presentations, assignments, documents and grades anywhere at anytime.
Herbs for health
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/08/2022
» Nam pak sathon is a condiment from the Dan Sai district of Loei province. With a salty flavour, people in Loei replace fish sauce and nam pla ra (fermented fish sauce) with nam pak sathon when making som tam (spicy papaya salad), jaew dam (Isan style sauce) and other Isan dishes. Thus, when TCDC Commons at Seacon Square Srinagarindra held the workshop "Nam Pak Sathon", 15 participants learned about the condiment and how to use it in dishes.
Bathe your pup without water
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/01/2022
» After surgery and other medical treatments, pets cannot be bathed and must avoid getting wet for several days because the wound may get infected and would take longer to heal. What follows is unwanted odours from our furry friends.
Treat heroes like heroes
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/07/2021
» Volunteer firefighter, Kornsith Laophan, 18, was killed in the July 5 explosion at the Ming Dih Chemical factory in Samut Prakan.
When there's no one to turn to @CoCare is there to help
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/06/2021
» 'My son got swabbed and tested for coronavirus. The results from his first and second tests were negative, but his third test result showed that he was infected.
Fears of a brain drain
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/05/2021
» A couple of weeks ago, the Facebook forum "Let's Move Abroad" was established and it grew rapidly to 500,000 members within three days. The founder of the forum, Pooh, said in an interview with The Standard that he runs many restaurants in Thailand that have all suffered financially due to the pandemic. He wants to expand his business to other countries so he established the forum to get information from people who have experience working and living abroad. The forum, which provides both positive and negative information about being an immigrant, includes how to study languages, what kinds of jobs are available, how to prepare visas and apply for jobs. Even though Pooh supports the youth protest movement, the forum does not aim to tackle political issues but focus on information regarding how to settle down in developed countries.
Sending messages of hope
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/05/2021
» After artist Vasan Sitthiket returned to Thailand, he experienced Covid-19 lockdown.
Unlocking the artist within
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/01/2021
» Growing up in an impoverished neighbourhood could have had a negative impact on photographer Phichai "Eak" Keawvichit, who once worked as a motorcycle taxi driver. However, instead of getting into any trouble or being led the wrong way, young Phichai preferred to spend time in his room or play with his siblings in the house.
Get your concert kicks online
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/06/2020
» Although certain lockdown measures have been relaxed where live concerts are concerned, many rules still apply. Concertgoers, for example, are required to keep a physical distance of at least 5m from one another and should not scream or sing along.