• THAILAND

  Guiding light for Parkinson's sufferers

  News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 25/01/2020

  » Walking sticks have helped to advance mobility and independence for countless people with physical limitations. A home-grown innovation has brought such advancement to a whole new level, specifically for sufferers of Parkinson's disease (PD).

• THAILAND

  A vegetarian tale

  News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 18/10/2014

  » Vegetarian meals bring a full dose of spiritual cleansing but debate still rages over the long-term health benefits of going vegan.  

• WORLD

  Kicking the butt

  Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 27/05/2014

  » Smoking cigarettes is addictive and quitting it can be as tough for the mind as for the body. This is especially true for Peechaow Chalernpaison, who smoked for more than 20 years.

• 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.

• WORLD

  Back to basics

  Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 08/04/2014

  » Her job involves hours of continuous computer use, dealing with numbers and heaps of detail, so Sorracha Carmer is often at her desk from early in the morning to late in the afternoon. She has a swivel chair, so can twist and turn around, but is otherwise rooted to her seat, motionless for extended periods of time.

• TECH

  Back To Home

  Muse, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 29/03/2014

  » Cases of child kidnapping and abuse in Thailand often make newspaper headlines. The case of six-year-old Nong Cartoon who disappeared early this year after her father took her to a concert near Soi La Salle in Bangkok was one example.

• WORLD

  Sweet hazard

  Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 25/03/2014

  » Actor and TV host Kanchai Kamnerdploy understands how bad the situation can be for the whole family when a member is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

• WORLD

  Take it without a grain of salt

  Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 11/03/2014

  » The kidneys remove harmful waste and extra water from the blood and produce the hormones necessary to make red blood cells.

• OPINION

  Don't take Facebook at face value

  Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 09/01/2014

  » The internet has no boundaries. With the rise of social networks, millions are sharing information and pictures online. We share news about family and friends. We share our thoughts and opinions on current affairs. We share vacation plans and new purchases.

• WORLD

  Early start needed to save lives

  Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 07/01/2014

  » Cervical cancer, a condition caused by malignant cells forming in the cervix, is one of the most common forms of cancer and is responsible for a high number of fatalities worldwide each year. In this country it is the second most common cancer in women (after breast cancer) and the one that causes the most deaths among the female population: it is estimated that cervical cancer takes an average of 14 lives every single day.

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