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'Pantries of sharing' mustn't let dark side win
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 13/05/2020
» The "pantries of sharing" project -- a small charity scheme involving those who have more leaving behind food and other necessities for anyone who may need an item or two -- has become the talk of the town. Yet, a dark side has emerged with some people being too greedy, emptying all the shelves in one fell swoop.
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Caring for the young and homeless during Covid-19
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 12/07/2021
» 'I'm afraid I'll get infected living on the streets," said Vee (not her real name), cautiously removing her face mask to eat lunch at the Hub Saidek, a refuge for Bangkok's vulnerable children.
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Food apps trade convenience for plastic waste
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 22/11/2019
» Last week when my friends and I were hungry, we began to discuss possible options. Should we go out to a nearby restaurant, or grab leftovers from the refrigerator? One friend suggested using a food delivery service and everyone reached a consensus and agreed.
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A helping hand
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 12/11/2019
» A month after being hit hard by torrential rains, Ubon Ratchathani is returning to normality. The temporary shelters put up to house the victims are now being closed. But this isn't good news for everyone. The shelter that Namkang Sisat and her extended family are being housed in is set to close in the coming days. But they aren't ready to leave.
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Plastic ban -- a viable solution for everybody?
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 25/06/2019
» Just before leaving to buy a takeaway meal from a nearby shop, Chaiyuth Lothuwachai makes sure he has placed enough lunchboxes in his bicycle's basket for his family.
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Get tough on waste to end city flooding
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 09/06/2017
» Bangkok residents definitely hate the monsoon season. There's nothing to enjoy about the massive amount of rainwater that paralyses the city's traffic.
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An adventure of convenience with a big tab
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/04/2017
» As the fate of countless Bangkok street food eateries still hangs in the balance, regular customers like many of us can only wait and see whether our daily lifestyle will change.
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Krathong fest spells bad luck for cleaners
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 16/11/2016
» For revellers, the <i>krathong</i> that are floated on the rivers, canals and waterways on the full-moon night signified the getting rid of of sorrow and bad luck. But for garbage collectors, those beautifully decorated items are a big burden.
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Tesco recalls rotten 'zombie food' batch
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 20/02/2014
» Tesco Lotus has recalled a batch of frozen ready-to-eat meals from its shelves after a customer complained the food had spoiled long before its stated expiry date.
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A rotten deal
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 04/03/2014
» When picking up a ready-to-consume food or beverage product, what do you look at first — the price tag, brand, flavour, package or expiry date? If you look at just one — or don’t look at all — you should think twice.
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