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Living forever
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 30/01/2018
» A new scientific study has been published on the upper limits of the human lifespan. While medical advances continue to lengthen the average time a human stays alive on Earth, scientists have determined that the maximum age a human can likely survive is no longer than 120 years, due to physical imperfections in the gene-replication process. Like all things borne of flesh, our bodies can only alter the natural force of entropy for so long before we break down forever.
Seeking care for mental health problems
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 25/07/2017
» Last week, the rock world reeled following the announcement that Chester Bennington, the frontman of the band Linkin Park, had ended his own life at the age of 41. It was just a couple months removed from the band's release of their seventh album in May, and a week out from the band's planned tour.
Assuming a role on the international stage
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 02/08/2017
» When World War I erupted in July 1914, Siam under the reign of King Rama VI declared itself neutral. Having maintained strong diplomatic ties with various countries from both sides of the conflict, there was little reason for the small country in Asia to enter the war on either side, far removed from the conflict in Europe, and with nothing to gain from taking part.
The boon of sourcing the crowd
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 02/06/2017
» Internet users have most likely heard of crowdfunding, the concept of acquiring funding for projects from voluntary public contributions, usually online. But while most crowdfunding platforms (Kickstarter, IndieGoGo, etc) are usually focused on the funding of cool ideas or products, Weeboon -- a new Thailand-based platform -- is currently leveraging the power of social media and online crowdfunding towards charitable causes, allowing NGOs, companies and members of the public to receive the funds for pursuing their causes.
Seeking status
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 18/04/2017
» Thailand has long seen a great influx of foreign migrants and workers from its surrounding neighbours, such as Myanmar or Laos. It is also home to many smaller ethnic minority groups such as the Karen, Hmong or Lahu. However, Thailand has never had the best track record when it comes to dealing with these foreign or ethnic minorities, especially when it comes to documentation. This poses a problem to these minorities, many of whom have lived in Thailand for decades, as they don't have the legal documents and identification often required in various situations, from medical or school applications to basic protection of law.
Helping hands
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 08/11/2016
» Bend, knead, squeeze, relaxed and healed -- Thai massage is an ancient art that retains its contemporary relevance and actually gains steadfast popularity. Traditional Thai massage establishments have grown in number in Thailand and abroad, but the nerve centre of it all remains Wat Phra Chettuphon, or Wat Pho.
The open gallery
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 22/08/2016
» As a member nation at the Asean summit, Thailand has a responsibility to nurture collaboration with fellow bloc members in matters of cultural exchange, as is one of the three tenets of the summit. To that end, the National Discovery Museum Institute (NDMI), the organisation responsible for development and promotion of museums in Thailand, as well as the curators of the beautiful Museum Siam, recently hosted the Museum Forum 2016, a conference aimed at the exchange of experience between various museum curators from all over Asia for the sake of development in museum works in Thailand as well as Asean as a whole.
Pedalling for the long haul
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 09/03/2016
» One-hundred kilometres is a considerable distance to cover in a car, let alone on a bicycle. For context, that is the approximate distance from Bangkok to Suphan Buri, an almost 90 minute car ride, equivalent to almost 1,094 football fields. But for Thawatchai Ekkuturaprakan, 67, 100km can be as simple as a single day's workout.
Health by the numbers
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 22/03/2016
» As the culture of health-obsession becomes more and more prominent throughout the world, Thailand included, people are taking a greater interest in their fitness, as evidenced by the numerous marathons and bicycle races. Fitness-tracking concerns like FitBit, Garmin and Jawbone are reaping the rewards, as their products' ability to detect heart rates, step-counts, sleep quality and calorie gain/loss can help users get a more in-depth picture of their body's needs, as well as provide the necessary motivation to get one moving.
Beating addiction
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 24/08/2015
» Since 2010, The Cabin -- a rehabilitation centre for people with addictions -- has opened its doors in the Northern province of Chiang Mai to patients, especially foreigners, to come for in-patient treatment.