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Choosing the right air purifier for Thailand’s rising air pollution
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 08/02/2026
» As Thailand continues to battle worsening PM2.5 pollution and persistent urban smog, air purifiers have quickly shifted from optional home appliances to essential health safeguards, especially for expatriates adjusting to the country’s environmental conditions. Understanding how these machines improve indoor air quality can make a substantial difference to daily comfort and long-term well-being.
The healing touch
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/09/2025
» Since childhood, Aruth Chinsupakul, 17, a student of Phillips Exeter Academy, a boarding school in the US, has lived with severe eczema, along with allergies to nuts, shellfish and dust mites.
Pollen counts are the highest they've been in decades
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 15/07/2025
» Dear Doctors: I have hay fever, but usually it's not that bad. This year, however, it has been awful. I'm plugged up, my eyes are itchy and by the end of the day, I have a headache. We live near Atlanta and a lot of people here are miserable. Over-the-counter meds aren't helping. What can I do?
Fix by Love: How Thai kintsugi artist beautifies broken objects
Life, Nannalin Tiengtae and Jetjaras Na Ranong, Published on 07/06/2025
» If you search for a kintsugi repair in Thailand, the Fix by Love Facebook and Instagram pages will likely appear first in your feed. Although the owner claims he has never digitally marketed it, the page attracts people genuinely interested and appreciative of the art.
Understanding food allergies
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/01/2025
» Is it true that if you are allergic to seafood, you should eat it often and the allergy will go away? Would it help if we took preventive medication before consuming food that we are allergic to? These are questions regarding food allergies that Thais often ask. Hence, these questions are a part of the exhibition "Uncensored: Perd Mod Plueak (Completely Uncensored)".
Keeping kids current on health tasks
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 15/10/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: My niece and nephew, ages five and nine, will be living with my wife and me this year. We have a good paediatrician for their vaccinations and checkups. What other health-related tasks should we be thinking about?
The best of Koh Samui
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/09/2024
» In the late morning on Koh Samui, it began to sprinkle and strong gusts were driving away the nimbus clouds as we reached Bang Makham beach for breakfast. For a mere 59 baht per person, the Po Lay beachfront eatery offers a full buffet line-up with tempting options of authentic southern-style fare such as yellow fish curry (nam ya pla), thick fish curry (gaeng tai pla) and peanut sauce (nam prik), which can be paired with a range of fresh or pickled vegetables.
Dark circles can arise from health issues, lifestyle or genetics
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 26/12/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: What causes dark circles under the eyes? I have always had areas of darker skin under my eyes, but as I'm getting older, it has been getting more noticeable. Could it be something to do with sleep, or with my diet?
Tower of purifying wind
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 15/11/2023
» As pollution from agricultural burning starts to cover vast swathes of Thailand once again at this time of year, LG is offering the PuriCare AeroTower fan that also filters dust and impurities -- PM10, PM2.5 and PM1.
Culinary innovation
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong and Somchai Poomlard, Published on 25/09/2023
» In today's digital age, a growing number of people are increasingly becoming concerned about their health and well-being. In response to these concerns, many researchers have developed functional foods which contain nutrients and other components beneficial to health. Researchers from Rangsit University, Suan Dusit University and Panyapiwat Institute of Management have dedicated their time and efforts to create innovative food products including vegan eggs, kaeng liang and tom kha gai instant soups along with cricket-based ice cream, cookies, pasta and jelly.