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Small yet big
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 29/11/2023
» Prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, residents of Jalandhar in northern India were never able to see the Himalayas as the view of the mountain range -- even in close proximity -- had always been clouded by air impurities. However, after traffic pollution dissipated following lockdowns, the Himalayas suddenly came into view, unveiling mountain peaks that had otherwise been unfamiliar to residents.
Sombre remembrance at Thammasat
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/10/2019
» To mark the 43rd anniversary of the Oct 6 student uprisings in 1976, myriad activities will be organised this weekend at Thammasat University, Tha Prachan campus.
A failing grade
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 20/08/2019
» First it was rotten eggs in phalo soup served to schoolchildren in Prachin Buri province. Then it was criticism over a school lunch case in Nakhon Pathom where people took to social media, complaining both the quality and quantity of a lunch meal served to primary pupils.
No longer one-size-fits-all
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 01/08/2019
» When it comes to healthcare of today, it seems taking tablets of over-the-counter vitamins or drinking eight glasses of water a day is no longer adequate. To live healthily in this 21st century, doctors and the health conscious alike have put more focus on personalisation which will definitely be here to stay.
Beware of the green god
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 25/06/2019
» When Grammy-award singer Pharrell Williams posted on his Instagram a photo of himself with the "green juice" last September, celery juice started to gain momentum. But later as more celebrities including Selma Blair, Jenna Dewan and even Kim Kardashian jumped on the bandwagon, the drink officially became a serious health trend.
Christmas lights and festive delights in Singapore
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 08/12/2017
» Christmas carols play over loudspeakers, while blinkers and lights add to the spirit of this festive season. The lights and sounds of Christmas already fill the air of Singapore as its Gardens by the Bay has been turned into the fourth edition of "Christmas Wonderland", the country's biggest yuletide fair across an area of 57,000m².
To hell and back
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 25/07/2017
» Actress Inthira "Sai" Charoenpura once labelled herself a superhero. Carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders, it was as if she had put on an invisible bulletproof cloak that barred her from getting sick and vulnerable.
Mementos of the meltdown
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 03/07/2017
» This month marks the 20th anniversary of the 1997 'Tom Yum Kung Crisis', the landmark financial crash that left investors in shock, employees in tears and the economy in tatters. As hard lessons are still being learned, Life looks back at colourful memories from one of the seismic events that has helped define modern Thailand.
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.
Stray bullets
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 22/11/2016
» Maple Syrup Urine Disease. Gaucher Disease. Prader-Willy Syndrome. Pompe Disease. Angelman Syndrome.