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    Divided we fall

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/06/2021

    » In 2019, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stormed an election campaign rally stage with a promise to end turmoil and move the country forward. He managed to survive attacks from all sides, from an oath gaffe to anti-government protests. However, nobody imagined that the coronavirus would present a real challenge to his rule. After 18 months, the crisis has battered the country with 218,000 infections and 1,600 deaths so far.

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    Cancellation of period tax proposal in limbo

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/06/2021

    » A gender advocacy group fears that a campaign for scrapping the tax on period products will stall due to political instability.

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    State of confusion

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 09/06/2021

    » The Mor Prom platform met its doom on the day of its launch. A large number of people flocked to register for the Covid-19 vaccination, causing the system to break down temporarily due to overwhelming demand. Bookings for people over 60 and patients with seven chronic diseases experienced a bumpy ride ahead of the mass vaccination starting earlier this week. While the application's name is translated as doctors are ready, people joked that doctors are actually not.

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    Parenting in a pandemic

    Life, Published on 08/06/2021

    » Feeling frustrated amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Bee posts on a web board that she feels lonely spending most of her time alone during stay-at-home. Although the junior high schooler chats with friends online, she feels it's not the same as seeing them in person.

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    Defeating an earlier pandemic

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 07/06/2021

    » In London, Sompol* can know his HIV status almost immediately. He registers on a website and fills out a questionnaire. Even illegal immigrants can avail themselves of this free service because it doesn't require ID and visa status checks. In two days, a white parcel of self-test kits arrives on his doorstep.

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    Video series to provide tips on mental health amid Covid-19

    Life, Published on 27/05/2021

    » Stress is a common problem especially during Covid-19 as infections are rising and worrying people whose careers don't allow them to work from home, which puts them at a higher risk of getting infected.

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    With vaccine tours, let the buyer beware

    Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 24/05/2021

    » While new Covid-19 clusters have been springing up like mushrooms, health authorities are working against time to convince people to register for the vaccine, aiming to build herd immunity. So far, more than 7.5 million people aged 60 and above and those with seven types of underlying health conditions are in a queue to receive 16 million doses of the AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines as part of the national vaccination scheme, which is slated to begin in June.

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    New Line channel provides counselling for those families needing help

    Life, Published on 12/05/2021

    » The Covid-19 situation has had a big impact on many families who are struggling to survive financially and emotionally each day.

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    Putting safety first

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/05/2021

    » Phiangkwan Phanthumphan, a fourth-year student at the Faculty of Architecture, Kasetsart University, blindfolded herself and held a cane while carefully walking down the stairs. Even with a cane, she was worried about her safety since the stairs were not designed for the visually impaired.

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    Promoting gender identity acceptance

    Life, Published on 20/04/2021

    » Mark* is the oldest son in a Chinese-Thai family, so his parents have high expectations. After being forced to study what he disliked, Mark consulted a lawyer to file a lawsuit against his parents because he felt he had been mistreated due to his gender.

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