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Dissolution and desire in tension for 'Material World'
Life, Published on 11/02/2026
» The fragile balance between possession and liberation is portrayed through art during "Material World: The Gravity Of Desire" at Number 1 Gallery from Saturday to March 8.
Delivery apps redefine life in Bangkok
Nonthawat Phakham, Published on 11/12/2025
» On every street in Bangkok, at every red light and alley, you will see motorcycles with colourful canvas boxes and banners attached to the drivers. The riders wear matching jackets, and those without boxes often have a passenger behind them. These are the application-based delivery workers known as Riders.
Japan looks to triple departure tax to 3,000 yen to combat overtourism
Kyodo News, Published on 13/11/2025
» The government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are looking to triple the departure tax to 3,000 yen (630 baht) per person to fund measures against issues from a surge in inbound tourism, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
It's crucial to use sterilised water in nasal irrigation
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 22/07/2025
» Dear Doctors: Whenever you talk about neti pots, you include a warning about always using distilled water. It seemed to me like an overreaction, but now there's news that someone died from not doing that. Why would that be, when drinking water is treated and goes through testing?
Pollen counts are the highest they've been in decades
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 15/07/2025
» Dear Doctors: I have hay fever, but usually it's not that bad. This year, however, it has been awful. I'm plugged up, my eyes are itchy and by the end of the day, I have a headache. We live near Atlanta and a lot of people here are miserable. Over-the-counter meds aren't helping. What can I do?
Sinus infections can be disguised as toothaches
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 08/07/2025
» Dear Doctors: I saw my dentist for pain in an upper molar, but the X-ray was normal. My nose was also plugged up, and she said it might be my sinuses. I started doing a saline rinse, and after a few days the pain had gone. Why would having a sinus infection give you a toothache?
Knowing the difference between a cold and the flu
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 03/12/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: My husband and I both work in an office, and our three kids are in school. That's a lot of exposure to germs and bugs. When someone gets sick, how do you know if it's a cold or the flu -- or worse? Do you always need to see a doctor?
Flu shot may help prevent heart attacks
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 30/04/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: I can't stop thinking about what my doctor said when I got my flu shot last fall. I'm a 55-year-old man, and I have a history of high blood pressure. He said the flu shot will give me extra protection against having a heart attack. What is the connection?
Decoding Coronary Artery Disease: Heart health insights
Suwatchai Pornratanarangsi, Published on 01/02/2024
» The complex world of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) can be likened to a traffic system within the heart, where the gradual buildup of plaque in coronary arteries mirrors road blockages, impeding the vital flow of oxygen-rich blood. So what are the intricacies of CAD? How does it develop? What are its symptoms? And what are the critical diagnostic methods employed in its detection?
Bangkok Design Week 2024: Creating a 'Livable Scape'
Published on 12/01/2024
» Bangkok, with a population exceeding 10 million, consistently ranks as a "must-visit" city due to its diverse attractions, affordable cuisine, reasonable cost of living, and friendly locals. Despite being a popular global destination, it placed 98th out of 140 cities on the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2021 'Most Livable Cities' list. Challenges such as traffic congestion, inadequate infrastructure, air quality issues, limited green spaces, and public areas, combined with an aging population and cultural changes, contribute to this ranking.