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The reality of rabies
Life, Published on 21/02/2012
» Summertime is the time when cases of dogs infected with rabies begin to escalate. However the term for rabies in Thai, which translates to "mad dog's disease", is somewhat misleading as other types of household pets are also prone to rabies, including cats, hamsters, squirrels and rabbits. And if unaware, owners can get the virus from their infected pets.
Magazine returns to life
Life, Oraya Sutabutr, Published on 20/02/2012
» After 13 years of absence Writer magazine, practically Thailand's only literary magazine, has risen again from the ashes, this time with writers, Binla Sangalakiri, Nara (Pornchai Viriyaprapanont), and Worapot Panpong at the helm. Former editors of this magazine were Kajornrit Raksa and the late Kanokpong Songsompan, the 1996 SEA Write awardee.
A Washington thriller
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 20/02/2012
» No country is free of corruption, least of all the US as stateside author David Baldacci has been reiterating in his two dozen political thrillers to date. He doesn't name names, but he names titles all the way to the top.
Witthaya rejects criticism of new NHSO appointees
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/02/2012
» Public Health Minister Witthaya Buranasiri says the government's medical welfare policies will not be affected by new appointees to the National Health Security Office board who allegedly harbour political and commercial motives.
Drawn to his career
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 01/02/2012
» Illustrator Pierre Le-Tan is a man of few words. Like every single line in his meticulous drawings, he is very careful with the words he uses, but his every answer is delivered with honesty and emotion.
Building the future
Life, Alfred Tha Hla, Published on 19/01/2012
» Tucked away on the fourth floor of the Department of Primary Industries and Mines building, in the vicinity of the Ministry of Industry (MoI), is the makeshift office of the Construction Institute of Thailand, or CIT.
The kids come first
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 13/01/2012
» Like many of his pals who graduated from Thammasat University's Economics Faculty, Sanphasit Koompraphant, well-respected child rights advocate, began his career as a banker.
Heady times
Life, Oraya Sutabutr, Published on 12/01/2012
» It seems years ago that Bo Nok made headlines when residents of this village in Prachuap Khiri Khan stood up to powers that be and kept out a coal-fired power plant planned for their neighbourhood.
Consumers Unite!
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/01/2012
» What do you do when sen lek arrives at your table instead of the sen yai that you ordered? What will you do in protest when dtac's service inevitably goes down again? How about taxi drivers who won't take you to your destination unless you accompany them on a joyride to a gem store first?
Thailand faces challenge from rivals
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/10/2010
» Political instability and sharp gains in the baht are having a profound effect on the medical tourism industry, turning regional competitors into a major challenge, say international experts.