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A new age for old age
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 06/11/2018
» The population aged 60 or above is growing at an exponential rate. Last year, the world was home to roughly 962 million elderly people, according to the United Nations' World Population Ageing Report. That is more than twice the 1980 figure, when there were only 382 million worldwide. By 2050, the number is expected to reach 2.1 billion.
Emergency assistance at your fingertips
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 05/07/2018
» In light of the high toll exacted every year by natural and man-made disasters, illnesses and accidents, Thailand needs to be better prepared for unforeseen circumstances and take structurally pro-active measures to enhance people's safety. Take road accidents, for instance. The World Health Organisation (WHO) last year revealed that an average of 36.2 out of 100,000 Thais are killed in road accidents every year, equivalent to around 25,000 annual deaths, making Thailand the country with the highest road-fatality rate in Asia and second-highest in the world.
School-break specials
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 08/03/2017
» Summer break has already begun, and it's about time for students to find some useful activities to keep themselves busy with before the next term begins.
In shape, on trend
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/01/2017
» Health is wealth and exercise is the best medicine. From yoga and cycling to fitness classes, Thailand has seen it all. But what are the top exercise trends to watch for in 2017? Based on the American College of Sports Medicine, health and exercise specialist Dr Benjapol Benjapalakorn suggests what will potentially become a big hit this year.
Keeping sugar levels in check
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 08/11/2016
» Like several other lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes is no longer the sickness of Westerners. In Asia, its prevalence has constantly been on the rise.
Taking it in stride
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 06/09/2016
» Running isn't just a new fad. Medical practitioners all say the same thing: running is also medicine.
Mother's Day out
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 12/08/2016
» Today is the National Mother's Day. Let's take this celebratory opportunity -- at least a public holiday for Thais of course -- to just indulge in interesting and fun activities that are organised for mums around town. Here are some of our picks.
Right man for the job
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 01/08/2016
» From a farang-looking showbiz sweetheart who starred in a soap opera, television commercials and music videos 17 years back, today Christopher Benjakul is selling bread.
The whole child
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 06/10/2015
» With the continuous advent of new technology, it gets harder to tear people's eyes away from smartphones, televisions, tablets or computers -- especially children.
Digitising healthcare
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 20/05/2014
» Things like music, books, photography and televisions have all gone digital in the last few years. And the same goes with healthcare.