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Starving kids of a future
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 11/06/2018
» The public felt rage when they saw a video clip on social media wherein small students at Ban Tha Mai school in Surat Thani province were served khanom jeen with sprinkles of fish sauce as a school lunch. Nutrition-wise, it was a sad choice.
Art showcase for young talent
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/05/2018
» Serving as an inspiration for art students to showcase their skills, United Overseas Bank (UOB) Limited has for many years organised the "UOB Painting For The Year" as a platform for creative minds. And to prepare for the ninth edition of the competition, the roadshow is now being held at 26 academic institutions around the country to encourage the young generation to participate in the art event.
Philanthropy at its finest
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/01/2018
» When Thailand was wrecked by months of heavy flooding in 2011, over 13 million people were affected. More than 2,300 households were completely destroyed, almost 100,000 homes partly damaged. The deluge killed around 650 people.
What a year for the human body
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 19/12/2017
» From Toon's super-marathon to the 'sugar tax', we look at the big issues of the past year concerning Thailand's healthcare.
A love of labs
Muse, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 21/10/2017
» For Marisa Ponpuak, calling her office a second home is simply an understatement.
Music with a vision
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/10/2017
» Master Kong Nay is blind, but his physical disability is not contagious. So whenever he hears people say whoever plays his music will become blind just like him, he always feels a lump in his throat.
Defeating dengue
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 29/08/2017
» The vaccine against dengue fever celebrates its first anniversary of licencing in Thailand this month. Although the price is still relatively high, medical experts have faith in the vaccine's competence and believe it will play an important role in controlling the disease on a national scale.
To be or not to be vaccinated
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 22/08/2017
» Thailand celebrated last year when the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine against cervical cancer was finally added to the National List of Essential Medicines after an ongoing push. Given its cost-effectiveness, the shot was approved to be administered for free during the pilot phase, which started on Aug 1 to 400,000 fifth-grade students nationwide -- an achievement for the government and health advocates, a boon for the public.
Nurturing our future
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 13/06/2017
» When the news about the murder of a Khon Kaen karaoke girl broke earlier this month, several media outlets started to dig up the childhood history of the suspect Preeyanuch "Preaw" Nonwangchai, who allegedly killed and dismembered her friend in cold blood.
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.