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The unhealthy season
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 21/02/2017
» People pushed the panic button when they heard Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha warned two weeks ago that the spread of the influenza virus this year would be greater than the last. The virus forced two Bangkok schools, Chulalongkorn University Demonstration Elementary School and St Joseph Convent School, to close some parts of the premises for inspection and cleaning after students were found to have been infected.
In pursuit of cancer
Muse, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 15/10/2016
» Sudjit Luanpitpong is a biological scientist who does not look like a biological scientist. First, she is young and carefree. And second, she doesn't look like a nerd. But once she begins to explain her research project, she talks pure science.
The internet of myths
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 30/08/2016
» People say eating Thai-style omelettes can cure cancer and so can lemonade. They also say pricking the fingertips of brain haemorrhage victims to release blood can save their lives and should be done even before sending them to the hospital. When bitten by a snake, rumour has it that using herbs to detoxify the blood is a sure-fire solution.
Making the safety message stick
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 19/05/2016
» The new school semester that has just begun earlier this week means a lot of things -- more traffic congestion, more homework and more family expense. But what parents and society should take more seriously are safety precautions with regards to school transportation services, especially after recent news of a schoolgirl's death after being left in a schoolvan for eight hours, in Samut Prakan province.
Say it with a condom
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/02/2016
» Phatcharaphan Prachuablarb is the fruit of an unplanned teen pregnancy. Born to a mother who was only 18, he knows what it is like to grow up in a family not ready to raise a child.
Healthy state of affairs
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 25/01/2016
» On the surface, the Prince Mahidol Award may appear like just another accolade given out to recognise medical experts who have done something good for society. In reality, however, the gravitas of the honour is much stronger.
The smaller the sachet the sweeter your health
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 14/10/2015
» Starting from January next year, if you order a cup of coffee at Cafe Amazon and notice that the sugar sachets they provide are smaller in size, do not get too startled as this is part of a national campaign to reduce sugar consumption among Thais.
Teach by inspiring
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 14/07/2015
» Richard Cairns remembered his childhood days quite clearly when he performed best in the subject where he was inspired by his teacher. Now the current headmaster of Brighton College in the UK, Cairns ensures the school gets all the teachers right.
Lending a hand
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/06/2015
» During school lunch break, Yada Chinachote was alone in her homeroom class, preparing teaching materials. Packs of students were outside, speaking to one another on classroom balconies. Yada could not hear them.
The final act of kindness
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/06/2015
» Corpses are the most valuable part of Durongrit Sawangnet's job. Every day he tirelessly walks in and out of cold storage rooms looking after dozens of dead bodies awaiting dissection.