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Empowering Giving: Bangkok Bank-Siriraj Card’s Impact on Lives
Published on 18/09/2024
» Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited (PCL) continues to make a tangible impact on the lives of underprivileged patients at Siriraj Hospital, having donated over 70 million baht from medical spending under its “Bangkok Bank-Siriraj Card Project.” This initiative aligns with the bank’s long-standing commitment to social responsibility and sustainable contributions.
Channels of kindness for flood victims
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/09/2024
» Villagers in Chiang Rai are experiencing flooding that has so far affected over 9,000 families. Many people, particularly in Mae Sai district, are stranded in their homes awaiting help from rescue officers. Meanwhile, floods and landslides are also wreaking havoc in other northern provinces, not to mention the neighbouring countries of Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. In Chiang Mai, several people have been injured or are missing while many areas in Nan are also currently under water. The floods in Nan are reportedly the worst in 100 years. Several organisations — public, private and foundations — have joined forces to provide relief for flood-affected victims in all areas. To help out, Life has compiled a list of places where people can donate necessities or provide financial aid.
Fight must go on, despite obstacles
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/08/2024
» Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut was suddenly thrust into the spotlight when he was appointed to lead the newly-formed People's Party (PP).
The hidden costs of fashion
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/08/2024
» When Thammika Songkaeo, a co-founder of the Singapore-based company Two Glasses, saw people around her with big boxes of clothes for donation, she wondered, who wanted used clothes?
Youth of Buriram Honour King with Musical
Published on 15/07/2024
» There are only a few weeks left until the grand event of the year in Buriram province, the celebration in honour of Commemorating the Sixth-Cycle (72nd) Birthday Anniversary Of His Majesty King. Another major highlight of the event is the musical performance titled "The Breath of the Land." All parties involved, especially the students from Buriram Province, have dedicated themselves and practised hard for more than two months to express their gratitude for His Majesty's great kindness and demonstrate their loyalty.
Charity and collectables
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/06/2024
» As a regular blood donor, Siriporn Plangchatuk, country general manager of Pop Mart Thailand, learned from the National Blood Center, Thai Red Cross Society that during the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of blood donors dropped from 24% to just 11%. This shortage forced many patients to postpone surgeries and/or medical treatments, which affected their life.
Faces of courage
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 20/05/2024
» Si Leeya knew he had fallen prey to leprosy at the age of 15. Overwhelmed by fear of social stigma, he decided to run away from home.
Misplaced blame?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/05/2024
» Re: "Clean air comes before animal feed", (Editorial, May 12).