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The sky's the limit
Life, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 22/08/2022
» Sirawit Sirichokwatanakul's latest batch of Gesha roasted coffee beans sold out within 40 minutes after posting on his Facebook page of nearly 5,000 followers. Many paid up quickly to order from this Akha coffee smallholder in the northern province of Chiang Rai's Mae Chan Tai village.
Baan Ar-Jor
Life, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 18/03/2021
» The fourth generation of Phuket's prominent Hongyok family spent three years renovating this inherited 85-year-old Sino-Portuguese mansion and converted it into a photogenic mini-museum and boutique homestay. Ar-Jor in traditional Hokkien Chinese means great-grandparent. The host's ancestors played an important role in Phuket's tin mining business which was thriving during that time. The restored heritage building gives visitors a chance to experience what it was like living in the 19th century.
Sustainability starts at school
Life, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 21/03/2016
» Orapin Leartsinchaisakun starts her daily routine at 6am. Apart from preparing herself for the 8am class, the head student of Baan Wanaluang will have to cook breakfast made of a variety of organic vegetables from the school's backyard farm for herself and 70 boarding students, ranging from grades 1-9. On today's menu is pad pak boong, or stir-fried Chinese morning glory with oyster sauce.
The challenge of sustenance security
Life, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 29/07/2015
» Whether walking into an air-conditioned supermarket or taking a stroll through a fresh market, there is almost no sign of food shortage anywhere in Thailand. But in little more than a generation from now, food might become harder to come by in many countries — including Thailand.
Making the web welcome to all
Life, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 20/03/2012
» WEERASAK TANGPOOLPAN and his new female friend were sitting in front of their computers in their homes. Both logged on to a chat group for pet lovers to share ideas about dog care.
Emergency care will be free for all from April 1
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 14/03/2012
» All Thai citizens will be eligible for unconditional free treatment in emergency cases from April 1.
Virologist calls for vigilance to stop the return of bird flu
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 08/03/2012
» A renowned virologist is calling on livestock authorities and health workers to closely monitor poultry farms and communities nationwide in a bid to prevent the re-emergence of bird flu.
Traditional drugs seen saving money
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 18/02/2012
» Thai traditional medicines are to be included in official healthcare services in nine provincial hospitals this year to reduce reliance on expensive modern treatment.
Thai health scheme used in major study
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 28/01/2012
» Thailand's experience of universal health coverage has prompted the Rockefeller Foundation to encourage other countries to adopt the scheme in a three-year project costing half a million US dollars.
Keep funds independent, say experts
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 25/01/2012
» International experts have advised Thailand to solve discrepancies in its three health-care schemes rather than attempt to merge the funds into a single national system.