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Thai innovation takes centre stage at Bitec
Life, Published on 03/02/2025
» More than 1,000 creations by Thai and international inventors are being exhibited during "Thailand Inventors' Day 2025", which is running at Bitec Event Hall 101-104, Bang Na-Trat Road, daily from 9am to 5.30pm, until Thursday.
Channels of kindness for flood victims
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/09/2024
» Villagers in Chiang Rai are experiencing flooding that has so far affected over 9,000 families. Many people, particularly in Mae Sai district, are stranded in their homes awaiting help from rescue officers. Meanwhile, floods and landslides are also wreaking havoc in other northern provinces, not to mention the neighbouring countries of Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. In Chiang Mai, several people have been injured or are missing while many areas in Nan are also currently under water. The floods in Nan are reportedly the worst in 100 years. Several organisations — public, private and foundations — have joined forces to provide relief for flood-affected victims in all areas. To help out, Life has compiled a list of places where people can donate necessities or provide financial aid.
Waste warriors
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/11/2023
» While working as a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration waste collector, Nampu Toka often gets injured by sharp sticks, fish bones, needles, broken glass, tiles and other hazardous trash. He also encounters the unpleasant task of handling discarded items that should have been properly bagged or wrapped up in paper such as diapers and waste from patients.
Guarding infants against Rotavirus: Unmasking its threats
Mingmuang Worawattanakul, Published on 09/08/2023
» Rotavirus is the most frequent cause of diarrhoea in infants and children worldwide, Thailand included. Millions of babies become sick with rotavirus diarrhoea annually, with high morbidity and mortality. The illness exerts considerable psychological and financial strain on parents and caretakers.
Take your furry friends to the flicks
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 19/06/2023
» A perfect holiday is when you spend a leisurely day out with your loved ones. A trip to the movie theatre is an ideal excursion, especially when you enjoy a newly released film.
Paws and popcorn: Cinema goes pet-friendly
AFP, Published on 10/06/2023
» A fluffy white cat in a yellow dress perched on the top of a Bangkok cinema seat while, nearby, a Chihuahua in a Sebastian the Crab costume geared up to watch Disney’s "The Little Mermaid" with their owner.
Donations sought in pandemic fight
Life, Published on 26/04/2021
» The third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has seen infections skyrocket, especially in Bangkok and nearby provinces. And there's no sign of it stopping just yet.
A little help
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 22/01/2021
» Year two of the pandemic and families and individuals are still facing financial insecurity. Lend a hand by donating to these organisations, who provide assistance to those facing economic hardship and medical issues.
Staring into the void
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/12/2020
» George Clooney is probably best-known to Hollywood fans as a true screen icon, Oscar-winning actor, and the heartthrob of every woman's dreams. However, it may surprise some to learn that the man has also cultivated himself a directing career and that he has been behind the camera for nearly 20 years from his debut in Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind (2002), historical drama Good Night, And Good Luck (2005), political thriller The Ides Of March (2011), to his most recent collaboration with the Coen Brothers in Suburbicon (2017).
Vulnerable and struggling
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 20/05/2020
» Suthat Namgasa is relieved to discover he still has one packet of instant noodles in his relief bag. He will eat tonight, but he has no idea how he will find the money to pay the next instalment on his taxi.