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Ubon Ratchathani stages Candle Festival
Life, Published on 27/06/2024
» To mark Khao Phansa Day, the beginning of Buddhist Lent, the northeastern town of Ubon Ratchathani invites Buddhist pilgrims and tourists to take part in its annual Candle Festival featuring unique religious rituals and cultural activities throughout July.
Black and white reminiscences
Life, Chairat Chongvattanakij, Published on 05/02/2024
» Everybody in the room held their breath.
The race for an HIV vaccine
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/12/2021
» Thailand has come a long way since Dec 1, 1988, was dedicated as Aids awareness day. Last year, there were close to 500,000 HIV cases in the country, while UNAids reported approximately 37.6 million HIV cases globally.
Justice del ayed, often denied
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 08/11/2021
» The impact of Covid-19 on the functioning of Thai courts has created case backlogs and raised concerns over the human rights of the accused during trials via video conferencing, legal experts shared at a panel discussion hosted by the European Union.
Helping the helpless
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/08/2021
» Sick with multiple medical and psychiatric conditions, Pek* has been wandering the streets of Bangkok for an undisclosed number of years. During this time his bodily functions have deteriorated to the point that the elderly man has no control over his bowels. While his physical and mental condition exposes him to the elements, the ongoing pandemic has made his situation go from bad to worse.
Protect and serve
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/06/2021
» When working from home and self-isolation is not an option, Oh* said the rise in Covid-19 infection numbers among her fellow police officers made her anxious and uneasy in the company of not just outsiders but also her colleagues.
With vaccine tours, let the buyer beware
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 24/05/2021
» While new Covid-19 clusters have been springing up like mushrooms, health authorities are working against time to convince people to register for the vaccine, aiming to build herd immunity. So far, more than 7.5 million people aged 60 and above and those with seven types of underlying health conditions are in a queue to receive 16 million doses of the AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines as part of the national vaccination scheme, which is slated to begin in June.
Making a better treatment work
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/11/2018
» The attempt to legalise cannabis for medicinal purposes has gained momentum, especially now that the National Legislative Assembly has promised to go in full-speed toward passing amendments to the 1979 Narcotics Act, decriminalising weed for health reasons. Despite controversy, such a movement would be another significant treatment alternative to cope with a growing number of illnesses.