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The missing agenda
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/02/2026
» Rights groups have urged political parties to push for gender equality in the upcoming poll on Sunday, calling for enhanced protection against domestic violence and more inclusive policies for the gender-diverse community.
Volunteering can improve cognitive health
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 28/10/2025
» Dear Doctors: I started helping at a food bank for a kind of selfish reason -- it made me feel good. But it turns out I made some good friends, which is not easy as you get older. (I'm 66.) Now I'm seeing on the news that volunteering can be good for cognitive health. I would like to know more about that.
Redefining dining
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/06/2025
» In recent months, the restaurant industry has seen a 40% decrease in consumer spending, according to Thanivarn Kulmongkol, president of the Thai Restaurant Association.
Running may have similar benefits as antidepressants
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 29/04/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: I started taking meds for depression. When I let my doctor know at my last visit, he told me about a study that says running also helps with depression symptoms. Do you know anything about that? Maybe if I try running, I can stop taking these meds.
The allure of fast merit
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/04/2025
» Making merit by releasing fish is a popular activity among Thai people because it is believed that releasing fish will extend life, help them live a good life and prevent sickness. Since people nowadays do not have much time to buy fish at the market, some vendors prepare fish in plastic bags and sell them at temples or places of merit-making, so that people can conveniently buy and release them in a pond nearby.
Time spent outdoors helpful to gut microbiome
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 21/01/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: I know that high-fibre foods keep your gut microbiome healthy. But I just saw on the news that spending a lot of time in nature is also really helpful. Do you know if that is true? One of my goals for 2025 is a better gut microbiome, so as a hiker and gardener, I sure hope so!
Your horoscope for the Year of the Snake
Life, Sithinart Thongmee, Published on 01/01/2025
» Let's see how your yearly fortune for 2025 is in this annual horoscope by fortune teller Sithinart Thongmee.
Unlocking Girls' Love
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 07/10/2024
» While the Boys' Love genre has grown in popularity, received support and become an important driver for Thai economic growth, Girls' Love (GL) still lacks support to realise its full potential and create awareness about the diversity of love.
Carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke harms health
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 01/10/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: My understanding is that nicotine and tar are what hurt you when you smoke cigarettes. But you recently said there's also carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke, and that it's even more dangerous. Can you please explain? I want my husband to quit, and this may help.
Switching to sustainable
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/08/2024
» Thailand Research Expo 2024 returns with the theme "Research Synergy For The Sustainable Development Of Thai Economy And Society". The annual event was organised by the National Research Council of Thailand, the Ministry of Higher Education Science, Research and Innovation and research networks from various sectors. It takes place at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld until Aug 30.