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Carving out a new niche
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 25/12/2012
» Back in the 1990s, Kraiwit ''Tom'' Bhumsuko used to sing for his supper, but nowadays the former popster gives stage performances of a completely different kind. Wielding a pair of scissors or manoeuvring a comb and a can of hairspray, he strutted his stuff earlier this year styling tresses at Matrix's ''Flights of Fancy'' hair show.
Coming to the aid of the disabled and elderly
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/12/2012
» Barraged by criticism that they have created an unfriendly city for the disabled and the elderly, Bangkok authorities have finally begun to redress the issue by introducing taxis specifically designed for those less mobile.
Assembly proposes nine fresh policies based on public input
News, Published on 21/12/2012
» The National Health Assembly has resolved to propose nine health policies ranging from banning toxic farm chemicals to preventing overuse of the internet among Thai children.
Diphtheria spread sparks AEC concerns
News, Published on 17/12/2012
» PHETCHABUN : The Public Health Ministry is boosting measures to prevent contagious diseases affecting marginalised people when the Asean Economic Community is launched in 2015.
New challenges awaiting capital
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/12/2012
» Bangkok has served as Thailand's capital for 230 years and although it has developed in many good ways, the city is confronting several problems, ranging from crime and pollution to poor town planning and slums.
Temp nurse upgrade 'will halt exodus'
News, Published on 12/12/2012
» The cabinet's decision to upgrade more than 22,600 temporary medical staff to permanent government employees is expected to halt the drain of public sector nurses, the Nurses' Association of Thailand (Nat) says.
New NHSO places spark meddling fear
News, Published on 04/12/2012
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) board's decision to add two more deputy secretary-general positions has upset health activists, who fear political interference.
All tact and diplomacy
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 04/12/2012
» He is as British as they come _ tall and lanky, loose suit, conservative necktie and wry sense of humour.
Doctor urges migrant cover
News, Published on 15/11/2012
» A medical expert has urged the government to expand health care schemes to include migrant workers.
Condos flood the market
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/11/2012
» Condominiums will continue to dominate the Greater Bangkok residential market this year as concerns over future floods have not faded despite the government’s massive spending on flood protection plans.