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Eating in certain order helps control blood glucose
Life, Published on 23/04/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: Can you please talk about the idea that the order in which you eat your food has an effect on your blood sugar? I have a friend who never eats sweets unless she can also have some vegetables and protein. Does this really matter?
Farewell to a maestro
Life, John Clewley, Published on 10/04/2024
» The world of molam has been in mourning since news emerged that Thailand's greatest phin player Thongsai Thap Thanon passed away on March 20 at his home in Warin Chamrap district, Ubon Ratchathani, at the age of 77. The phin is a two- or three-stringed Isan Lao lute that is part of the trinity of molam instruments, along with the iconic khaen (free reed bamboo mouth organ) and the sor (fiddle).
Num evades the cops, Tar forgives angry motorist, Toy freezes up
News, Mae Moo, Published on 16/12/2018
» A rocker enmeshed in a copyright dispute over a song he no longer performs is asking if the owner isn't going too far after police tracked him down to a concert venue in the Northeast, forcing him to flee in his van.
Ride of your life
Muse, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 14/05/2016
» For serious cyclists, riding a custom-fitted bicycle is like wearing a perfectly tailored suit. With different bodies, flexibilities and riding styles, each rider needs their own bike set-up for optimal performance. Holding a certificate from Serotta International Cycling Institute (SICI) and Fit Institute Slow Twitch (FIST), seasoned bike fit specialist Andrew Gerking teamed up with personal trainer/triathlete Yannapon Thumapun to found Bangkokbikefitter. The duo make personalised adjustments for each individual rider -- both competitive cyclists and recreational riders -- who come to tri bike retailer Bike Zone.
Driving to the finish line
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/03/2015
» Though it was Montol Sittipreechacharn's first time competing at the Shell Eco-Marathon (SEM) Asia — a contest to find the most fuel-efficient, student-made car — he was sure his team would be taking the trophy home.
Countryman lights JCW fuse
Life, Published on 20/11/2023
» Mini is taking renewed aim at the performance SUV ranks with its new and larger John Cooper Works Countryman. Set for UK sale in 2024, it receives an updated version of parent company BMW's turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which sends a total of 296bhp and 400Nm to both axles through an eight-speed automatic.
A pocket monster
Life, Published on 25/09/2023
» BMW Thailand recently invited Life to experience driving the entire M family equipped with race-inspired technology, at the BMW Driving Challenge 2023.
The big picture of cancer
Published on 14/09/2022
» For over a century, scientists have painstakingly worked to find the ultimate causes of cancers, hoping this could point to a cure for the disease. Many disparate agents are known to be associated with cancers: cigarette smoke, soot, asbestos, radiation, alcohol, chemicals, and others. But exactly how they lead to cancer is not entirely clear.
Street scenes
Life, Published on 29/06/2022
» Amateur photographer Thamarong Wanarithikul spent his Saturdays on a footbridge capturing eye-catching vehicles. His photos show common scenes people see on the streets but do not take time to scrutinise. Photos of a truck decorated with lights on its front, a three-wheeled motorcycle carrying various sizes of brooms and motorcycles carrying things like tyres, orange traffic cones and fruits in plastic bags are showcased at the exhibition "Footbridge" at 6060 Arts Space. The highlight of the photo series is colourful Vespas carrying various loads, which recently scooped Silver Winner at the Tokyo International Photo Contest 2021.
Affordable luxury
Life, Published on 17/01/2022
» While the original Terra PPV (Pickup Passenger Vehicle) launched in 2018 did not create as big an impact as Nissan would have liked, the Japanese automaker has made sure that the current updated version gets whatever is required to turn things around.