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The new oil shock
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/03/2026
» On Feb 28, the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation to attack Iran and kill the supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Iran retaliated with attacks targeting Israeli military bases as well as US military bases in the Middle East. Following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, on March 27 the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz which is a key oil transit route.
Setting the record straight
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/12/2025
» Last month, a teaser interview about cow's milk on the Woody Avenger talk show, founded by host Woody Milintachinda, became a controversy because influencer guests raised many questions about the quality of cow milk produced in Thailand.
Food safety under scrutiny
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/09/2025
» Although fruits and vegetables are a good source of vitamins and minerals, people are also aware that they may contain harmful residues due to the use of pesticides.
Exploration of free will
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/04/2025
» Thammatat Saithong, better known as Karms, has created striking and unique works since his undergraduate days at the Faculty of Decorative Arts, Silpakorn University. His distinctive work caught the eye of Trendy Gallery owners, who purchased many of his paintings. Thammatat is now Trendy Gallery's number one artist in terms of high value pieces.
From atheist to faith
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/03/2025
» Kornpat Kotchabhakdi used to be an atheist who refused to go to a temple with his parents who are Buddhists. When he became a lifestyle editor of a magazine, he became frustrated due to personal and work issues. To reduce pressure, he tried meditation and to do so properly, Kornpat sought advice from monks who led him to take an interest in amulets and Buddhism.
Redefining art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/01/2025
» S.E.A. Focus, a platform and marketplace for contemporary Southeast Asian art, returned for its seventh edition and will run until Jan 26 at Tanjong Pager Distripark in Singapore. Organised by STPI -- Creative Workshop & Gallery and commissioned by the National Arts Council, Singapore, SEA Focus is one of the highlights of Singapore Art Week, the pinnacle of Southeast Asia's visual arts season.
Promoting inclusivity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/08/2024
» According to Asst Prof Dr Kaewta Nopmaneejumruslers, deputy director of the Clinical Services and Early Childhood Development Center, the National Institute for Child and Family Development (NICFD), Mahidol University, worldwide statistics showed that one infant out of every 1,000 newborns was diagnosed with autism a decade ago. Today, the number of infants born with autism has increased to 10 out of every 1,000 births.
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.
An invasive threat
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/08/2024
» Blackchin tilapia was imported from Ghana in 2010 by CP Foods (CPF) with a permit for research in Samut Songkhram. CPF claimed that it terminated its research in January 2011 and had sent sample blackchin tilapias in bottles of formalin to the Department of Fisheries.
The elemental diet
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/04/2024
» Traditional Thai medicine categorises people into four elements based on their date of birth -- earth, water, air and fire.