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Veganism bites back during November
Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 13/11/2023
» World Vegan Day falls on Nov 1 each year, and this entire month is dedicated to veganism.
The plastic problem
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 18/07/2022
» Last week I was at a shopping centre, where I had a quick lunch at the food court. After enjoying the meal, I had to dump two plastic food bags for the sticky rice and grilled chicken skewers, and a single-use plastic bag that carried them.
A month of history
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 21/09/2020
» Planned at Thammasat University's Tha Prachan campus, the anti-government rally under the title, "Sept 19: Return Power To Civilians" was set on the same date as the 2006 coup d'état.
When teen stress is deadly
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 08/10/2018
» World Mental Health Day falls every year on Oct 10. The day designated to raise awareness of the overlooked problem of mental wellbeing aims to establish proper mental healthcare for people around the world.
Good choices make a good life
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 23/07/2018
» Throughout 2018, several activities mark the centenary of public health in Thailand. Last week, an academic conference and an expo presenting progress over the last 100 years were held in conjunction with the 15th National Herbs Expo at Challenger, Impact Muang Thong Thani.
Strays no more
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 05/02/2018
» With good intentions of helping dog breeders, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha bought three Bang Kaew puppies during a mobile cabinet trip in Phitsanulok in late December last year. Two of the pups were intended to be New Year's gifts for senior cabinet members and the third pup would be his family's new pet.
Princess Zelda and the appeal of durian
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 08/05/2017
» Despite a scorching heatwave, summer is also time for durian. Dubbed the King of Fruits, this pricey, thorny-shelled fruit has been in the spotlight and is treated more than just a type of fruit.
Tutor classes are a tough school
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 10/10/2016
» Getting into Thai universities has always been a big deal for most Thai kids during this time of year. The 2017 admission process begins with the first entrance exams scheduled for the end of the month. Family pressure, peer pressure, you name it, is there.
Choices, choices everywhere
Business, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 13/06/2014
» This is the sleepy morning after for those who stayed up to watch the much-awaited opening match of Fifa World Cup 2014, which kicked off today at 3am Bangkok time, with Brazilian and Croatian footballers battling it out in the pitch at Sao Paulo’s recently finished Itaquerao Stadium.
Don't forget the poor in rush to become medical hub
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 24/09/2013
» Today marks Mahidol Day, which pays tribute to HRH Prince Mahidol Adulyadej who passed away on Sept 24, 1929.