• LIFE

  Preserving the food of kings

  News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 20/12/2014

  » Today, many restaurants within Thailand and outside the country claim they serve authentic Thai cuisine which continues to grow in popularity around the world.

• LIFE

  Hot-season sustenance

  Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 15/04/2014

  » For many people, staying cool in the hot season means taking refuge in air-conditioned rooms or, if they have the means and the leisure, wallowing in jacuzzi pools equipped with massage jets. But when the mercury keeps going up week after week, there’s really no escaping the heat, so eating the types of food that are most suitable for this time of year can keep you feeling refreshed as well as reduce the risk of dehydration.

• LIFE

  Omega-3 and why it’s good for thee

  Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 29/04/2014

  » When it comes to choosing fish that provide the greatest health benefits, species like salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines are widely recognised for their high content of omega-3 fatty acids. However, according to Kunchit Judprasong, an associate professor at Mahidol University’s Institute of Nutrition, other popular types of marine and freshwater fish commonly found in local markets can also contain useful levels of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), omega-3 fatty acids that are known to be good for both the heart and the brain.

• LIFE

  Finding a lifeline

  Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 11/02/2014

  » When US scientist and immunologist Dr Anthony Fauci decided to follow his heart, his research resulted in a medical breakthrough that has changed the cause of life of people infected with HIV. His unwavering dedication and contribution to the area of HIV/Aids over three decades has seen him awarded with the 2013 Prince Mahidol Award in the field of medicine.

• LIFE

  Plant foods for a healthier future

  Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 18/02/2014

  » There has been a change for the worse in this country in the lifestyle and dietary patterns of the majority of the population. Adherence to unhealthy eating habits — characterised by excessive consumption of diets high in fat and calories, processed foods and sweets but a lower intake of fruit and vegetables — is a factor that has made many people more susceptible to chronic diseases.

• LIFE

  Achieving new goals

  Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 03/02/2014

  » Some may think those with special needs have difficulty forming friendships, but it's not true for Sakorn Nohtoa. He is an athlete with intellectual disabilities who will represent Thailand at the Special Olympics Unified Football Cup 2014.

• LIFE

  Development made fun

  Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 19/11/2013

  » Napasawan Weeradejtaweewong was waiting patiently for over nine years to hear her son say "Mum". And to her, this was one of the most memorable and heartfelt experiences a mother could ever have.

• LIFE

  Purls of wisdom

  Muse, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 14/09/2013

  » It's creative. It's calming. It's knitting. If you are looking for a peaceful hobby that can encourage you to challenge yourself while showing off your creative side at the same time, knitting perfectly fits the bill.

• LIFE

  In the grey area

  Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 17/09/2013

  » When economics lecturer Terdsak Chomtohsuwan suggested in all seriousness that singles should pay more tax _ bachelor's tax, as some may call it _ he became an object of ridicule, anger and criticism. Terdsak has been mocked in the social media ("Will the government help me find a husband/wife if they don't want me to stay single," is a common jibe), while critics attacked his idea as absurd, unfair and groundless.

• LIFE

  Reboot and Restore

  Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 19/07/2013

  » If you have a desk job that requires hours and hours of work at a computer, beware of muscle, joint, tendon and nerve problems. This condition, according to Associate Professor Dr Visal Kantaratanakul, director of the Rehabilitation Medicine Center at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital, is medically referred to as musculo-skeleton disorders (MSD). From a pain in the neck, back and shoulders, to constant weakness in the forearms and from finger and hand strains to wrist injury, as well as tight and achy hips and legs, all these symptoms are caused by static positions and prolonged hours spent at a computer.

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