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Caution is the internet watchword
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 26/11/2016
» Like a coin with two sides, there is more to digital media than meets the eye as it penetrates our privacy and is prone to abuse if handled carelessly and irresponsibly. The potential dangers transcend just about every age bracket.
Farmers go back to the future to retain water
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 02/04/2016
» A small clay pot used in everyday cooking has provided the inspiration for an unusual method of ensuring not too much water, nor too little, reaches farmlands growing crops that need to be carefully monitored.
When the message of love fills the air
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 14/02/2015
» Today could have been just another Saturday for millions of Bangkok residents. Instead, they will be plied with roses, chocolates, gifts or candle-lit dinners.
Dishing up for the down and outs
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 31/01/2015
» It was a chilly Monday night as the homeless gathered in front of City Hall. Some languidly drifted around while others tucked themselves away in secluded corners of nearby concrete buildings to escape the wind.
Preserving the food of kings
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 20/12/2014
» Today, many restaurants within Thailand and outside the country claim they serve authentic Thai cuisine which continues to grow in popularity around the world.
Sorry state of HIV discrimination
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 29/11/2014
» HIV/Aids is one of the most researched diseases in the world with medical advancements adding more years to the lifespan of sufferers. However, in Thailand, laws are lacking that prevent a job seeker with the disease from being screened out by employers.
A vegetarian tale
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 18/10/2014
» Vegetarian meals bring a full dose of spiritual cleansing but debate still rages over the long-term health benefits of going vegan.
Home away from home
Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 24/09/2014
» Visiting a doctor in a hospital can be a nightmare for a child and accompanying family members, and this is particularly true for the Laow sa-ard family. Get’s mother Amwicha Laow sa-ard said her 7-year-old daughter is always stressed when she needs to visit a hospital or a doctor, even refusing to eat or drink.
Let's get physical
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 24/09/2014
» Most people want to emerge the winner in any competition. But for Saowanit Kittidamrungsak and her team, there is something more important than winning.
Omega-3 and why it’s good for thee
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 29/04/2014
» When it comes to choosing fish that provide the greatest health benefits, species like salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines are widely recognised for their high content of omega-3 fatty acids. However, according to Kunchit Judprasong, an associate professor at Mahidol University’s Institute of Nutrition, other popular types of marine and freshwater fish commonly found in local markets can also contain useful levels of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), omega-3 fatty acids that are known to be good for both the heart and the brain.