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Make plastic fantastic
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 10/08/2021
» As medical personnel and hospitals around Thailand are still fighting the shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suits, Less Plastic Thailand and its alliances are now inviting people to donate used PET bottles that can be recycled and transformed into the much-needed PPE suits.
Chronic issues
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/06/2019
» At midnight, Vasu* was still struggling to keep his eyes closed. In a bid to cure to his chronic insomnia, the 28-year-old decided to try cannabis oil for the first time. After putting two drops under his tongue, he started to feel tranquilised. The self-administration continued until he'd eventually consumed a total of 40 drops. By 3am, Vasu had begun to hallucinate. He saw demons and had a double-vision alongside other symptoms such as a stiff tongue, speech difficulty, limb spasticity, nausea, vomiting and palpitations. In the end, he was rushed to hospital.
Where to give in the season of giving
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 26/12/2018
» New Year is approaching and it's time to declutter your old, unused stuff at home to make way for something newer, fresher and better in 2019.
Help spread love and joy to children in need
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 20/12/2017
» While our remaining days of 2017 are full of Christmas and New Year parties and unwrapping our gift boxes, impoverished and needy children are also looking forward to unwrapping their presents too.
The elderly incorporated
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 07/09/2017
» Around 20 years ago, there were only about 4 million elderly in Thailand. Fast-forward to 2014, Thailand saw more than 10 million senior citizens, which accounts for almost 15% of the entire population, according to figures from the National Statistical Office. This simply means our country is an ageing society.
Decluttering for a cause
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 11/01/2017
» Want to declutter your home to make some changes for this new year? One problem you have may be figuring out where your old stuff should end up. Now the Mirror Foundation's latest project can be of great help.
Channelling creativity
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 18/09/2012
» For almost a month now, Somluk Wanta has been constructing something from more than 4,000 new and used plastic bottles. And his motive for doing so is a bit out of the ordinary.