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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.
The art of optimism
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/11/2025
» Artist Watoosiri Jansin, aka Artsaveworld, reflects on poor construction throughout Bangkok with her sculpture titled Maa Cherry Tid Tor Prapaa (Cherry The Dog Stuck In A Water Pipe). The long body of the dog reflects persistent issues.
A winning formula
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/11/2025
» To elevate athletic performance, the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT)has collaborated with Ajinomoto to launch the Ajinomoto Victory Canteen at SAT as the nation's main sports nutrition centre. Accommodating around 300 athletes daily, it offers 12 special winning meals aligned with three nutritional strategies designed to suit the athletes' different needs.
Carving memories
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/03/2024
» Childhood is the most memorable time for many people and this is what three artists, Chanathip Chuenbumroong, Napol Isaracheewa and Toon Kaewkerd, turned to find inspiration to create wood carvings displayed at the exhibition "…With A Time Capsule".
An alarming rise in childhood obesity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/10/2023
» According to the Ministry of Public Health, the number of obese children in Thailand has increased as of February this year. Around 13% of children aged between six and 14 fall victim to obesity while an estimated 13% of adolescents aged 15 to 18 suffer from the disease. Meanwhile, the percentage of obese children has risen from 4-5% to 9-10% for those below the age of five.
Turning trash into treasure
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/05/2023
» Pavida Kritasaran has suffered from itchy rashes for 15 years. Due to the rashes, she had to take steroids for years. Her unusual condition triggered an interest in macrobiotic foods and later organic food. Although she was careful with her diet, she still had rashes.
Is weight-loss surgery worth it?
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/05/2023
» A pretty female influencer surprised her followers by posting before and after photos and a video of herself after having a sleeve gastrectomy -- a surgical weight-loss procedure. In the video, the influencer said that her previous weight was 86kg and she lost 18kg in three months following surgery.
Changing perceptions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/01/2022
» Sherbet is a transgender woman who studied sports science and wanted to be a personal trainer. However, she faced difficulties due to her sexual identity and her university lecturer worried that if she dressed up as a woman, she would be discriminated against. When looking for an internship, she learned that a famous fitness centre did not accept transgender women. She then applied to be an intern at the international organisation Virgin Active which has a gender equality policy. After training at Virgin Active for three months, she became a personal trainer and has never faced any gender equality issues there.
Healthy snacking
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/08/2021
» Vegetables and fruits are known as good sources of vitamins and minerals but some people dislike their smell and taste and thus avoid eating them. In recent years, dried crispy vegetables and fruits have become popular and can easily be purchased online. Many people, even those who are not fans of vegetables and fruits, find the crispy, crunchy and seasoned vegetables and fruits easy to consume. On online threads and social platforms, there are many discussions and reviews of these products. However, some brands claim that their crispy products contain no sugar or oil and are healthy. But is that true?
Clubhouse is the place to be... but it's invite only
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/02/2021
» Audio-based social networking app Clubhouse has become popular in the past few weeks. The app is similar to a traditional radio station in which a DJ or a moderator allows listeners to participate and speak in a programme. In order to access Clubhouse, users must be invited by a friend and currently, the app is available only on iOS for iPhone and iPad users. Clubhouse has stated that it is working on an Android version but has not set a launch date yet. Due to the app's popularity in Thailand, Clubhouse invitations are being sold on social media and e-commerce websites.