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Seize the drugs nettle
News, Editorial, Published on 05/04/2016
» A recent series of arrests and seizures by anti-drug forces is a rare ray of optimism in the fight for a rational drug-control policy. But they also revived serious questions and brought more confusion to the problem. It is clear that some countries in the region are keen to take more responsibility while suffering more losses than others. And it seems while authorities have a somewhat tenuous handle on who is controlling drug trafficking, efforts to deal with the kingpins are ineffective at best.
Behind the wall
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 05/04/2016
» Last Monday, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) put up an eviction notice at the Mahakan Fort community. City Hall has set an April 30 deadline for residents to relocate from their 200-year-old quarters, a culmination of a long dispute between the authorities and villagers. The BMA's plan is to turn the area into a public park. Meanwhile residents, conservationists and a few architects argue that people should be part of living history, and the plan to drive locals out will destroy the character of the city.
Drinking from the source
Life, Published on 05/04/2016
» Suda* is a mother of two who moved from New Zealand to Thailand only five months ago. Before relocating here, she breastfed her son until he was two-and-a-half years old. Now also breastfeeding her 15-month-old daughter in her homeland, Suda is shocked by the negativity she's experienced breastfeeding in public.
Perils of white powder
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 05/04/2016
» Jacqueline Fox died from ovarian cancer last October at the age of 62. The death of the American is notable in that it has raised a public health concern with regard to what possibly caused her passing -- baby powder.
Not just water, water everywhere
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 05/04/2016
» The one good thing about Songkran, which is celebrated next week, is that Bangkok will be less congested, as people leave the city for greener pastures.
About face
Life, Pamela Tan, Published on 05/04/2016
» Today there are many facial-treatment options for those who would like to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, treat skin problems or enhance their facial skincare regimen to achieve a look that's healthy and natural. There are treatments that involve expensive medical-type equipment, fillers injections and other techniques such as chemical peel, plasma-skin regeneration and more, all of them promising to deliver quick-fix results.
From Carnegie Hall to Thailand Cultural Centre
Life, Published on 05/04/2016
» Italian pianist and composer Giovanni Allevi will give a solo piano recital in the small hall of Thailand Cultural Centre on April 11 at 7.30pm.
Come a long way baby
Life, Noko, Published on 05/04/2016
» A British household name, The Body Shop turns 40 this year with a celebration in Thailand hosted by Narumol Patrathiranond, the brand's assistant vice-president since January.
The British invasion
Life, Published on 05/04/2016
» While The Body Shop has been in business in Thailand since 1993, other British brands specialising in natural beauty treatments have recently followed suit and set up shop in the country.
Disney CEO frontrunner Thomas Staggs resigns
AFP, Published on 05/04/2016
» NEW YORK - US entertainment giant Walt Disney Corp said Monday that chief operating officer Thomas Staggs, viewed as the likely successor to chief executive Bob Iger, will step down next month.