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Baby's first vaccine
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 11/08/2021
» If there are reasons that keep mothers from breastfeeding, the Covid-19 pandemic shouldn't be one of them. This Mother's Day, mothers are encouraged to continue to breastfeed while taking precautions.
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.
An emphasis on excellence
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 07/01/2019
» Pairin Mongnan lost part of his eyesight when he was 13 years old. Back then he could still manage to take care of himself and do some house chores. But after he lost his visibility completely seven years ago, he became more dependent on his mother and sister.
Protests - heaven for cyclists
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 19/03/2014
» President of Thailand Cycling Club, Thongchai Panswad, has been walking and cycling and encouraging people to do the same for over two decades.
Classroom politics
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 22/01/2014
» 'We used to run the country. And we could manage the economic crisis. We are experienced enough to manage the country again. Please vote for us."
Copenhagen of the east
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 28/01/2014
» When Suthep Thaugsuban decided to lead the Bangkok Shutdown march on January 13, his goal was to change national politics. He had no idea his march would tremendously change Bangkok traffic and the way Bangkokians think about daily commuting - in a good way.
The downside of an energy boost
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 11/02/2014
» When you feel sleepy during the day, chances are you grab a cup of coffee, more often iced brew, to kill your drowsiness. But most of us don’t realise they gain more sugar and fat than caffeine from that cup.
Rebuilding Trust
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 20/09/2013
» Methyl bromide, formalin, growth hormones, preservatives, insecticides, ammonia, or pink slime. What else is included but unidentified in our meals?
Empowering Workers
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 01/05/2012
» After years of getting paid to sew fabric by the piece, home-based worker Sujin Rungsawang never knew what she and her fellow workers were branded as. That is, until one day she was told by an activist that she was an "informal worker", who needed to have access to the social security programme.
Temple demolition raises dilemma
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 07/05/2012
» When Phra Ratwachiramolee, the abbot of Wat Suan Phlu, wanted to renovate his temple last year, he felt he didn't have much choice but to demolish old wooden buildings to pave way for a new multi-purpose concrete building. But his plan was opposed by groups of conservationists.