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Doom, not gloom kicks off my 2025
Life, James Hein, Published on 29/01/2025
» Over the years, the game Doom has been ported onto some amazing platforms including a pregnancy test kit screen. The latest iteration of this practice has turned up in a version that will run in a .PDF file. If you are like me, then this will cause your mental processing to pause for a moment and your next thought may well be: "Wait, what?" The Portable Document Format (PDF) was developed to present documents in a manner that is independent of the software, hardware and operating system showing them. While it does this well, some malware writers have exploited its complexities.
Visions of the future
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 04/12/2024
» Thailand has long been celebrated for its vibrant traditions and unique cultural identity. Yet, in Tomorrow And I, Netflix's ambitious new anthology series debuting today, viewers are invited to imagine a radically transformed Thailand -- one where advanced technologies disrupt deeply entrenched values, sparking tension, reflection and debate.
Deadly consequences
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/08/2024
» Last month, when six Vietnamese people were found dead at a luxury hotel in Bangkok, the news spread internationally. An autopsy conducted by Chulalongkorn Hospital reported that cyanide was the cause of death for all six victims. The tragic incident brought up memories of the case of Am Cyanide in 2023 and renewed awareness of the dangers of cyanide. Am is currently charged with the murder of 14 people by using cyanide and attempted murder of one victim who survived.
Take your furry friends to the flicks
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 19/06/2023
» A perfect holiday is when you spend a leisurely day out with your loved ones. A trip to the movie theatre is an ideal excursion, especially when you enjoy a newly released film.
Meliá Chiang Mai launches doughnut set
Life, Published on 05/01/2023
» Meliá Chiang Mai has introduced a mouthwatering traditional glazed doughnut and Spanish coffee combo set at Ruen Kaew Lounge.
Living with the virus
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/12/2022
» Thailand is gearing up for the upcoming holiday season, with the government collaborating with the private sector to offer a variety of entertainment and leisure activities to create a festive mood. The precautionary measures have been lifted, and people are congregating outside to socialise. Everything seems to be going well, but we shouldn't be careless.
A shot for good health
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 20/09/2022
» Coronavirus vaccines can reduce disease severity and fatality, but the emergence of new strains has raised questions about their effectiveness and future vaccination strategy. Some vaccine makers are rolling out variant-specific boosters to head off the Omicron surge, while others are developing pan-coronavirus vaccines that will hopefully offer protection against all variants.
Google to the rescue
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/09/2022
» Due to Covid-19, many schools changed to hybrid learning which combines the use of technology for online and onsite teaching. Four schools -- Matthayom Watnairong School, Rittiyawannalai School, Panyarat High School and Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Loei -- use Google For Education, an online service featuring many apps including Gmail (email), Meet (video conference), Google Calendar (time management), Drive (file storage), Docs (online word processor), Sheets (spreadsheet), Slides (presentation) and Classroom (learning platform), to allow teachers and students to access lessons, presentations, assignments, documents and grades anywhere at anytime.
Herbs for health
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/08/2022
» Nam pak sathon is a condiment from the Dan Sai district of Loei province. With a salty flavour, people in Loei replace fish sauce and nam pla ra (fermented fish sauce) with nam pak sathon when making som tam (spicy papaya salad), jaew dam (Isan style sauce) and other Isan dishes. Thus, when TCDC Commons at Seacon Square Srinagarindra held the workshop "Nam Pak Sathon", 15 participants learned about the condiment and how to use it in dishes.
From pandemic to endemic, is Thailand ready?
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 29/08/2022
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) spokesperson Taweesilp Visanuyothin said last week that the government will declare Covid-19 as endemic in October. The decision to label the infectious disease as endemic was based on the relatively limited number of severe cases and fatalities.