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Capturing the many faces of khon
Life, Published on 02/10/2023
» A white unadorned mask, worn back-to-front in unorthodox fashion, rises from the ground and levels an inscrutable gaze upon the audience. A consummate performance of Chui Chai, a piece of traditional dance choreography, commences with the dancer facing away from the audience and towards the back of the stage of Jitti Chompee's Miscellany Of Khon.
Questions remain about link between sleep meds and dementia
Life, Published on 26/09/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: I am a 57-year-old man, and ever since the pandemic started, I have had trouble getting enough sleep. I sometimes use a sleep medication, and it has been helpful. But I've been reading that using sleep meds can increase your risk of developing dementia. Is this true?
Water exercises are good for people with Parkinson's disease
Life, Published on 12/09/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She has been told that exercise -- especially swimming -- can be helpful. She isn't a strong swimmer and is afraid to try now. Why are people with Parkinson's advised to swim? Are there any drawbacks?
Low blood pressure can have negative impact on health
Life, Published on 08/08/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: I'm a 97-year-old woman. Sometimes my blood pressure drops, and I faint. It lasts just a few seconds, because as soon as I'm prone, I wake up. I don't have any cardiac issues, and there's no pain. It's just a sudden funny feeling, then I'm out. What might be causing this?
Senior health in focus with the launch of 'Yaphrom 60+' online pharmacy
Life, Published on 04/08/2023
» In order to support Thailand's transition to a smart ageing society, the Department of Older Persons and Yaphrom recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch a new feature called Yaphrom 60+, which allows users to access medication and free online consultations with pharmacists, or learn how to take care of illnesses, congenital and chronic diseases on time.
Lifestyle changes can help arm numbness at night
Life, Published on 25/07/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: My arms and hands have begun to go numb when I'm in lying down in bed at night. It wakes me up, so I'm not sleeping well. What causes this? I'm healthy, eat a pescatarian diet and exercise regularly. I don't have diabetes, but I may have high blood sugar. Should I see a doctor?
Inside 'Fractured Realities' at Central: The Original Store
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 22/07/2023
» Now on view at Central: The Original Store on Charoen Krung Road is a group exhibition by up-and-coming female artists, Wanda Chaima, Saengrawee Klangmanee and Rattanapron Sisawat. They have used their artworks as a way to question or critique the status quo —politically, socially and culturally.
Your horoscope for July 21-27
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 20/07/2023
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond!
To invest or not to invest in Thailand?
Published on 28/06/2023
» In this post-Covid era, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Thailand has been on the rise, with FDI inflows and applications for investment promotions increasing 36% from the previous year (approximately $13 billion). Accordingly, Thailand's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase from 2.6% in 2022, to a projected high of 3.7% in 2023.
New Thai series drops on Netflix
Life, Published on 28/06/2023
» Following the popularity of the Thai film Hunger, Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying and Nopachai Jayanama return for a new original Netflix series worth checking out titled Delete. However, this time they do not play a lead role.