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Pesky pesticides
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 31/03/2015
» For consumers who wish to avoid vegetables with pesticides, there are two main options: either plump for the pricey organic produce from high-end supermarkets or just buy regular vegetables and wash them as thoroughly as possible.
Top tummy troublers
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 17/03/2015
» The summer heat is all around us, and so is bacteria found in food which prefers warm and moist weather such as we are currently experiencing.
No smoke without fire
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/11/2014
» The Tobacco Products Control Act — Thailand's primary law on tobacco merchandise imposing a ban on most forms of tobacco advertising and promotion — has been enforced since 1992. The implementation, unfortunately, does not seem to be able to stop some tobacco goods being popularised and sold — both online and underground — especially electronic tobacco smoking devices.
Clearing the air
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 01/04/2014
» The fire that cremated the 100 rai garbage dump in tambon Phraeksa in Muang district of Samut Prakan province last month prompted local authorities to declare the surrounding area an air pollution disaster zone because of thick fumes from the burning waste.
Too much of a good thing?
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 08/07/2013
» There are always doubts and ambiguity around bottled mineral water. While some say drinking it every day is a boon, others warn there are some health risks in the nutrient-rich liquid.
The water of life
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 18/06/2013
» When Nidda Hongwiwat's husband injured himself at a historic site in India years ago, locals immediately wanted to take him to hospital. They were astonished when Nidda asked them, "Where is the toilet?"
Fast food nation
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 19/02/2013
» One major advantage of grab-and-go bread and bakery products available in convenience stores is that they stand for speed and convenience. Pre-packaged bakery products are among the most popular choices for city people, not just because they are tasty but also easy to consume. Just grab them from the shelves and your stomach is instantly satisfied.
Live outside the box
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 29/01/2013
» You're starving and you're shopping for food. Your hands are shaking and your grumbling stomach conditions the brain to want food, any food. When this happens, you tend to grab anything convenient, especially ready-to-eat food in foam containers.
Tackling toxicity
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/10/2012
» From playground equipment, snacks children eat at school to fruit and vegetables served at home or even the food containers they use, children these days are being increasingly put at a higher risk of exposure to hazardous chemical substances than ever before.
The Healing Herb
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 10/04/2012
» Rattanapan Pansri only wished to hear some good news from the second doctor about her husband who was earlier diagnosed as suffering the final stage of colon cancer. Unfortunately, the second opinion turned things from bad to worse.