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When contagious epidemics threaten health: Give natural immunity a boost
Published on 18/02/2020
» Now that the latest epidemic, the Corona Virus, has exceeded the penetration rate of previous disease epidemics, it is time for all of us to enhance the natural protection that our body’s natural immune system provides. External protection devices such as facial masks and periods of quarantine isolation can help, but we often overlook the natural protection already built into our own immune systems. These already provide protection and are capable of enhancement to become our best safeguards.
Your horoscope for 7-13 Feb
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 05/02/2020
» Spot-on horoscope for work, money, coupled & single life from famously accurate Bangkok Post's fortuneteller. Let's see how would you fare this week & beyond!
Enforcing the law on Law-Enforcement
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 15/01/2020
» Public-opinion polls on police reform have always favoured change, under the junta's rule or otherwise.
Living the high life at Saffron
Holiday Time, Published on 24/12/2019
» At Saffron, a high-end Thai restaurant at the Banyan Tree Hotel on Bangkok's ever-busy Sathon Road, the setting alone will put you in the mood for a rare treat of fine dining in the festive spirit.
Live like a king
Life, Published on 29/11/2019
» Ever wondered what it would feel to live like an Indian monarch in the 300-year-old City Palace of Jaipur? Well, you can find out for yourself now that the Gudliya Suite of this iconic building in the heart of Rajasthan's capital is accessible and bookable on Airbnb. Having until now been reserved for royals and esteemed guests such as Bill Clinton, Prince Charles and Jackie Kennedy, the luxurious suite is a rare opportunity to witness the rich history, cultural heritage and artistic traditions of Jaipur's royal family. It comprises a lounge, kitchen, luxurious bathroom and private indoor swimming pool. Guests will be feted by a private butler who will arrange curated city experiences including shopping tours, guided walks through local museums and other excursions. Authentic Rajasthani meals may be enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the Aravalis, and a peaceful daily breakfast can be had in the company of the peacocks who roam the palace's lush gardens. The suite is available to book on select nights for a special inaugural offer of US$1,000 (30,000 baht) per night. From Jan 1, onwards, the suite will be available to book at the full US$8,000 rate.
Up to par
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 01/11/2019
» The first thing I did when becoming a newspaper film reviewer was to import a shortcut from the West: evaluating movies with stars. One Trink star was for the very worst motion picture, five Trink stars for the very best. Which was followed by a paragraph explanation. Readers approving my cinema tastes thus knew on what to spend -- or save -- their earnings.
Fear and desperation in Latin America
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 11/10/2019
» At Simon Bolivar International Bridge, the most transited point across the Tachira River on the Venezuela-Colombia border, Thailand's UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Praya "Pu" Lundberg witnessed a grim sight.
Everything old is new again
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 11/10/2019
» Bangkok is a city that constantly sees new constructions reaching up to the sky. But if you look close enough, a great number of ancient homes are being brought back to life, reborn with renewed purpose. They demonstrate that embracing historical beauty along with modern innovation produces fascinating and profitable results, with the reassurance that architecturally significant homes are being kept alive. Over the recent years, such places have been popping up more and we hope they continue to. Guru has scoped out some of Bangkok's most admirable, century-old homes to discover the stories behind them.
Mit's kin yet to spring, sit-down critics, Dew drops in ring
News, Mae Moo, Published on 28/07/2019
» Likay performer Mit Mitchai's family is coming under pressure to help the young man pay off his debts after the Supreme Court last week sent him to jail for six years for fraud, with more cases in the dispute still pending.
Weathering the storm
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 23/07/2019
» Annie*, a vibrant 21-year-old interior designing major, fell to her death from her high-rise condominium in the heart of Bangkok on a Saturday morning. It was the day she was expected to join a family excursion upcountry.