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Despite fears, sunshine is essential for good health
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 28/04/2015
» In the summertime, many people shun the sun. Ladies apply thick sunscreen, wear shades and stay indoors to avoid as many rays from the sun as possible.
Coconut oil, the hype is not healthy
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 24/02/2015
» The popularity of coconut oil continues to increase among health-conscious Thais who have retained faith in its supposed ability to lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels as well as help people lose weight.
A senior moment
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/02/2015
» In the first of a series delving into the work of people often overlooked, Life follows a caregiver at a home for the elderly, hearing her thoughts on a country verging on becoming an ageing society, and what actions need to be taken to ensure the aged are not forgotten.
The ALS challenge
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 02/09/2014
» Everybody has heard of the Ice Bucket Challenge. Everybody knows the campaign’s viral spread started from luminaries like Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Microsoft’s founder Bill Gates, both — after pouring a bucket of ice water on themselves — donating to the ALS Association, a US-based non-governmental organisation founded almost 30 years ago to fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or, in short, ALS. The challenge eventually reached Thailand a few weeks ago with famous people soaking themselves, either willingly or unwillingly, and making donations to any charitable organisations. But how many of us know what ALS is?
Women Warriors
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 18/03/2014
» Living amid the unrest Thailand’s Deep South has never been easy. But being a woman in the areas where bombs and gun shots are not unusual, normal life is even harder.
Politically Minded
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 14/01/2014
» Psychiatrist Dr Kavi Suvarnakich commonly attends patients suffering such psychological symptoms as stress, depression and anxiety caused by various stimuli _ career pressure, a strained wallet, family problems or even broken hearts.
Geothermal gems
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 31/10/2013
» Still glowing from the shower and wearing nothing but a thin, green dressing gown, Nobuhito Motoyasu exited the changing room to be politely greeted by a female member of staff. She directed him to the area where the special service he had requested was provided. There, he was met by another woman who assured him there was no need to disrobe _ just stretch out and relax in that spot over there that's been specially prepared for you, she told him.
The other side of the story
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 08/10/2013
» Suttirat Muttamara has definitely been one of the most talked about women in the past couple of months.
Under pressure
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 13/08/2013
» Tuesday morning was, arguably, found to be the most stressful time of the week among white-collar employees, according to a British research conducted among office workers between the ages of 18 and 45.
It's meal time!
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/06/2013
» Modern people lead a busy life. Heavy workloads and personal errands keep the daily schedule completely tight, leaving no room to even think about eating properly.