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Can production efficiency also be green?
Published on 09/12/2021
» Sustainability has moved to the top of the global agenda—and the imperative to combat climate change is particularly urgent in Asia. The region could face more intense impacts than other regions, with its high volume of low-lying coastal cities exposed to flood and typhoon risk, sharp increases in heat and humidity anticipated across the region, and extreme precipitation or drought depending on the location.
Kingly comeback VS. lose-lose bloodbath
Published on 12/10/2020
» Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone globally. Thailand, as much as it is praised by other nations for its ability, as we speak, to contain the spread of COVID-19, is no exception. Undeniably, the tourism and hospitality industries were the first to experience a significant drop in business from the very early stage of Covid-19. Though the situation has seemed to improve in Thailand the number of infected patients around the world has been on the rise and growing.
The Quiet Hours
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 17/07/2020
» Thepharak "Gap" Chanomnoychai, the photographer behind "The Silence Project By Gap", is hosting an exhibition entitled "Covid19-19.00". All the photographs on display were snapped at 7pm over a two-month period of nationwide soft lockdown imposed by the Thai government. Gap spoke to Guru about the inspiration behind this project.
Pandemics through the Ages: One more wake-up call unheeded?
Christopher Bruton, Published on 28/05/2020
» Pandemics have been an endemic feature of human history throughout the passage of time. They have killed off more people than wars and famines.
Unicef's Love Delivery wants your cash delivery
Life, Published on 25/05/2020
» Unicef Thailand presents its first livestream concert "Love Delivery Fest: Tune In To Deliver Love To Children" on YouTube on Sunday, bringing more than 26 celebrities to mobilise public support for millions of children and families whose lives are severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
More ways to help those in need
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 22/05/2020
» The Covid-19 lockdown measures have been eased, but we still need to remain vigilant and keep up our hand hygiene. However, there are still a lot of people out there who just can't afford to do so, let alone the underprivileged who have already suffered in many other ways from the outbreak and need our help.
Restaurateurs adapt to new normal
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/05/2020
» For Somsak Rattanawanwimon, the owner of Kuai Tiao Pak Mor Yon Yook, a vintage-style steamed rice dumpling noodle restaurant in Bang Yai market, running a food business during the pandemic has been challenging. Once filled with diners and people queuing outside on a busy day, at one low-point during the pandemic, his shop had no customers at all.
Mind matters
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 15/05/2020
» Mental health issues are real. If you find yourself struggling with acute stress, tension, anxiety or depression, do not wait until you can't handle it any longer. It's time to seek professional help, or take action to improve your health. Here are a few resources to guide you.
Viral innovations
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 08/05/2020
» This pandemic has revealed a lot of things. For starters, booze is apparently a necessity and we were this close to rioting on the streets when it seemed like the ban wasn't about to be lifted. People who didn't give a crap about others were exposed but thankfully that was overshadowed by news of people helping out and being kind, decent human beings. We've realised just how much we rely on those who deliver our food, how much we miss travelling and whether we like to admit it or not, we actually miss going to work. To top this, the ingenuity of people has also been revealed and a bunch of new innovations have been created to help out as we try and recover from this life-altering state. This week, we've got innovations from Thailand that have sprung up in response to Corona time.
Mindfulness matters in tough times
Life, Published on 20/04/2020
» Mental health is important during the Covid-19 crisis especially for infected patients and others required to quarantine for 14 days.