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'Tis the season of goodwill
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/12/2020
» Life celebrates festive times and the spirit of compassion and generosity with our gifts guide where every purchase can help improve the livelihood of those in need.
Presidential portrayals on the big and small screens
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 11/11/2020
» US President-elect Joe Biden finally gained victory over Donald Trump. After his inauguration ceremony in January, he will officially become the 46th president of the United States and the oldest person ever to be elected to lead the White House.
Colombia in the frame
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/10/2020
» In a time when the Covid-19 pandemic is still preventing people from travelling overseas, Thais can get a glimpse of Colombia through a photo exhibition titled "Colombia In 25 Photographs", which is now on view at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) until Nov 1. The exhibition is hosted by the Embassy of Colombia in Thailand.
The road to healthy lunches
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 20/10/2020
» Well-seasoned phalo soup with eggs, crispy fried chicken served with rice, and a khanom jeen dish with side vegetables are all delicious Thai-style treats that can be served to school students for lunch. However, in reality, what some Thai children receive is rotten eggs in phalo soup, small slices of fried chicken on top of a tiny amount of rice that barely fills three spoons, and khanom jeen or fermented rice noodles with sprinkles of fish sauce and nothing more.
Hidden dangers in our food
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 29/09/2020
» For the sake of public health, the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) decided to ban the use of two agricultural chemicals, namely paraquat and chlorpyrifos, which took effect on June 1 -- an action that has stirred public debate. While health-conscious consumers are content with the move, farmers are concerned.
Writing wrong
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 28/09/2020
» What's hot and what's not in the LGBTI communities in Asia and around the globe during the past month
Still making waves: 10 years of Timo Trunks
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/09/2020
» Timo Trunks, Thailand's only men's swimwear brand, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, marking a significant milestone as local swimwear penetrates the international men's beachwear fashion industry.
The consequences of sugar
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 25/08/2020
» About 50% of Thai schoolchildren suffer from dental health issues, with the worst facing five-year-olds where 70% of their milk teeth are found to be decayed, according to figures from the Sweet Enough Network under the Bureau of Dental Health, the Department of Health.
Too much of a good thing
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/08/2020
» Despite being treated as a mere side vegetable, coriander has long had a place in Thailand's culinary culture. A member of the parsley family, coriander -- or phak chee in Thai -- is a significant flavour enhancer and a commonly-used garnish. Thais even have the proverb phak chee roi na, which means window dressing.
Hungry for travel?
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/07/2020
» As lockdown measures are now eased and life starts to get back to normalcy, travel enthusiasts gradually begin to make holiday plans to get away from the stress and pressure caused by the Covid-19 outbreak.