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Empowering Workers
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 01/05/2012
» After years of getting paid to sew fabric by the piece, home-based worker Sujin Rungsawang never knew what she and her fellow workers were branded as. That is, until one day she was told by an activist that she was an "informal worker", who needed to have access to the social security programme.
Getwise to policyfor elderly
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 23/04/2012
» 'Relieve the burden", "no medical check-up required" and "small fee" are commonly found terms used by major life insurance companies in their commercials to attract prospective clients, particularly those in the middle-aged group or older. It gives an impression that life after retirement will be easier, with an affordable life insurance policy especially designed for the elderly.
The slow and the curious
B Magazine, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 25/03/2012
» 'This car is the result of an argument between two designers," says Jiraporn Ruanngoen, a guide at the Jesada Technik classic car museum, as she opens the right door on a tiny, fridge-sized vehicle.
Food products making false claims
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 05/03/2012
» If you think it's safe to consume a product that is advertised in public, think again. Many don't work the way they are claimed to, warned the Consumer Protection Foundation.
Bikers vent their love in public
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 15/02/2012
» It was St Valentine's Day yesterday and everyone wanted to show their love, and a bunch of city cyclists chose a unique way to do it _ in public.
Demolition plan meets defiance
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 01/02/2012
» When there's a land development plan, the first things to go are usually old buildings in the vicinity. The older they are, the faster they go, as aged structures often require higher maintenance costs. That seems to be the case at Wat Suan Phlu in Bang Rak district, which is seeking to demolish and replace old buildings belonging to the temple.
Look to the bright side
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 30/01/2012
» There's always a positive side to every bad luck. For those whose houses were hit by floods last year, this is a good time to rearrange your homes and welcome the Year of the Dragon. Damage caused by floodwater makes it easier for you to decide which pieces to throw away and which to keep, and where exactly the new furniture should be placed.
A sign of things to come
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 23/01/2012
» Chinatown's bustling streets and deafening traffic noise do not seem to bother an old calligraphy artist who concentrates on his work. Dipping a brush into a pot of gold paint, he whips the device to write Chinese letters on the well-cut red paper strips for his customers who watch his brushstrokes with great curiosity.
Book Recovery Gains Steam
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 10/01/2012
» As they stepped inside the residence of famed writer Suchart Sawatsri, a group of visitors were taken aback by the damp, murky smell that shrouded the place. The prominent muddy stain on the walls suggested the place had been inundated for weeks.
Socialising in a networked world
Outlook, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 13/09/2010
» Once the team meeting was over, frustrated Surakiat (not his real name) couldn't wait to get back to his cubicle. On the way out, he started typing furiously on his BlackBerry to share what was on his mind. Seconds later, several hundred of his friends could learn not only what was on his mind, but also what was going on in his office and his perception of his bosses and company.