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Finding joy in helping others
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/08/2021
» Two years ago, Banjerd Nualiem opened his first khao kaeng (curry and rice) shop in Nakhon Pathom's Kamphaeng Saen district to offer self-service meals.
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Driving towards disaster
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 29/03/2021
» Starting April 1, the maximum speed limit on highways will change from 90km per hour to 120km per hour. The new policy by Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob is not only sending a confusing signal to drivers but is also raising the need for an urgent debate about road safety.
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Choco-toxins
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/10/2017
» Who doesn't love chocolate? It is a favourite snack for everyone, from kids to the elderly and even healthy eaters who opt for dark chocolate. I often buy chocolates as souvenirs for relatives and friends. So it was a shock to me when I learned from the Foundation for Consumers that most of the imported chocolates, even from Europe, contain heavy metals.
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Not time to relax
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 29/06/2020
» When the government launched the Thai Chana platform in the middle of March, it expected the app to play an important role after the easing of lockdown measures. However, the assumption was too high as things have turned out differently.
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The perils of plastic
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/09/2019
» Last week, I visited Wat Chak Daeng in the Phra Pradaeng district of Samut Prakan to make merit. Instead of donating cash, food or monk robes, I donated paper boxes, UHT (ultra-high temperature) boxes and a big bag fully loaded with single-use plastic bags that I had collected for two months.
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Shocking use of pesticides continues
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/07/2019
» The Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare of Japan recently found pesticide residue in exported durian and other processed products. It issued a warning letter that if Thailand's durian is not safe for the consumer, all durian from the country will be quarantined.
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New rules for a traditional medicine
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/05/2019
» As Thailand is the first country in Southeast Asia to amend the narcotics laws and allow cannabis, still a narcotic drug, to be used for research and medical purposes, another issue is raised if we will lead other countries in the region to legalise cannabis.
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Empty promises, shallow projects
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/12/2018
» Since tourism is the rising economic star of the country, it is no surprise to see the Community Development Department of the Interior Ministry jump on the tourism bandwagon. It officially launched the Otop Nawatwithi project nationwide in June to promote tourism in 3,273 Otop communities or villages that have products certified as One Tambon One Product (Otop) by the department.
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An accident waiting to happen
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/07/2018
» It is sad to know that tourist safety would be treated as a national issue only when there is a fatal accident.
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The ground floor in plastics pollution
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/04/2018
» People worldwide celebrate Earth Day every year on April 22. This year's campaign focuses on ending plastic pollution.
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