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Jane Goodall and the chimp wars
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 11/10/2025
» Jane Goodall died last week, still on the road at the age of 91 and still advocating for biodiversity in general and the welfare of chimpanzees in particular. She was a hero to me and millions of others for her courage, her wisdom and her compassion. She was also one of the greatest self-taught scientists in history.
Secondhand smoke 'kills 9,400 per year'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/08/2024
» More than 9,000 people die as a result of secondhand smoke in Thailand each year, a rate higher than that of the United States, says a recent report.
Simone Biles is redefining athletic resilience
News, Lisa Jarvis, Published on 31/07/2024
» With the Olympics underway in Paris, the world has a front seat to something truly magical: the gravity-defying skills of US gymnast Simone Biles. And although I'm, of course, looking forward to watching her attempt the Yurchenko double pike vault -- a jump she is the only woman to even attempt in competition, and which she smashed during practice in Paris last week -- I'm really just glad to see her back in a leotard, beaming while high-fiving her teammates.
Police bust e-cigarette network
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/12/2023
» Police have arrested the leader of a major e-cigarette distribution network, following raids on two locations in Bangkok yesterday.
CU says 'rejuvenating DNA' is not yet tested on humans
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/06/2023
» King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and Chulalongkorn University (CU) on Friday denied claims that they have been experimenting with "rejuvenating DNA" on people after someone said they had received such treatment there.
Weed conundrum polarises society ahead of election
News, Apichin Chitviriyakul, Published on 07/04/2023
» Despite the different stances political parties take when it comes to the subject of cannabis -- with most objecting to its recreational use -- and another potential shift in the plant's legal status, many sellers remain unconcerned.
Mask use urged as haze fastens grip
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/03/2023
» A pulmonologist from Siriraj Hospital has suggested people wear masks to protect themselves from dust pollution as the number of patients with respiratory diseases continues to rise, especially among children.
Ban on e-cigarettes to remain
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/08/2022
» The government has affirmed its stance against vaping, saying e-cigarettes are affecting the health of vapers of whom more than half are considered youths.
Vaping weed puts lung health at risk
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/07/2022
» Doctors have warned against the recreational use of e-cigarettes that contain cannabis as they can harm the lungs and worsen people's respiratory conditions.
Cannabis in food 'strains ER units'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/07/2022
» The Medical Council of Thailand has warned against the use of cannabis in food or snacks, saying it is increasing the load on hospital emergency services.