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Desalting som tum, the silent killer
News, Published on 09/03/2019
» A 50-year-old som tum (papaya salad) vendor who works outside some flats in Din Daeng in Bangkok was stunned when her medical check-up three years ago revealed she suffered from high blood pressure, which prompted doctors to advise her to urgently cut back on her sodium intake.
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Narongsak rules himself out of city governor race
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/12/2021
» Pathum Thani governor Narongsak Osottanakorn has announced he will not contest the next Bangkok governor election, shooting down reports he would run under the banner of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
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All about Wa Q
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 19/03/2021
» To say that Wa Q Yakiniku is a gastronomic delight is no overstatement, and I say that not as a food writer but an ordinary diner who seeks out the best culinary quality on a budget.
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15,942 new Covid cases, 257 more deaths
Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2021
» Thailand logged 15,942 Covid-19 cases and 257 fatalities, with Bangkok setting records again in both categories.
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Samut Prakan adopts new battle tactic
News, Published on 24/06/2021
» Samut Prakan is adopting a new approach of "dividing and vaccinating" to prevent Covid-19 infections from escalating into big clusters, according to the Public Health Ministry.
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Highlights of the Week
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 31/08/2012
» Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwannatat appears to have resolved his conflict in his ministry with his abrupt transfer of three generals. But Science and Technology Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi is caught in a three-way war of words with the City Hall and a group of water experts on the flood prevent plan. In the deep South, militants went on bomb-planting spree to mark their national day.
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All I need is the air that I breathe
B Magazine, Normita Thongtham, Published on 20/11/2016
» 'Please introduce air plant farms in the Bangkok area," an email I received recently requested. I am sure there are hobbyists growing air plants in their gardens or balconies, but because of high land prices, I doubt it if there are plant nurseries in Bangkok. Be that as it may, I went to my favourite haunt, the Chatuchak midweek market, last Wednesday to ask around.
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Weakness in europe keeps global equities subdued
Business, Published on 31/10/2016
» Recap: Global equities were affected by poor sentiment led by European stocks, which fell for the entire week on disappointing corporate results. The European Central Bank is expected to now consider further stimulus to spur the lacklustre euro zone. The US Federal Reserve, meanwhile, is seen as moving closer to raising interest rates as third-quarter GDP growth of 2.9% exceeded expectations.
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Emerging markets gain as US rate worries recede
Business, Published on 12/10/2015
» Recap: Disappointing US jobs data and minutes of the September Federal Reserve meeting triggered speculation that US interest rates will not rise until sometime next year, prompting capital flight back to emerging markets last week. Thai shares surged past 1,400 points, a level not seen since August.
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Key challenges for 2015
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 05/01/2015
» Thais are hopeful that the Year of the Goat will be an easier and more prosperous one than the rough and bumpy Year of the Horse.
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