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Pageant for progress
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/07/2025
» There is more to a gay pageant than crowning the good-looking, charismatic winner. Beneath the glamorous veneer lies an expectation that the candidate have goodwill and sacrifice himself for the community. And this is what the champion of Mr. Gay Universe Thailand 2025 should embody.
A Korean twist
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/04/2024
» For over three decades, Hitoshi Iwaaki's Japanese manga Parasyte has captivated audiences with its blend of science fiction, horror and societal commentary. Now, a new chapter unfolds as South Korea brings this iconic tale to life in Parasyte: The Grey. Streaming on Netflix, this six-episode miniseries, directed by Yeon Sang-ho of Hellbound and Train To Busan, offers a fresh perspective on the story and explores themes of survival, identity and humanity.
No, ingesting marijuana will not prevent Covid-19
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 22/02/2022
» DEAR DOCTORS: Please help us explain to our kids that using marijuana doesn't keep you from getting Covid-19. We're particularly focused on our two older sons, who are quoting a study that says it supposedly does, and who are in college in a state that just legalised recreational cannabis.
Debunking the endgame theory
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/01/2022
» Like all viruses, SARS-CoV-2 adapts for survival. First identified in South Africa in November, the new variant of concern, Omicron, has now swept across the world. It carries a large number of mutations, including those on the spike protein, which are thought to increase transmissibility. However, studies have found that it causes milder infection than previous variants.
As the Delta variant surges, vaccines are more important than ever
Life, Dr Eve GlazierDr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 07/09/2021
» DEAR DOCTORS: What's the R-zero number that we're hearing about with the Delta variant and why is it important? Also, I'm confused. If vaccinated people are getting Covid-19, why even bother to get vaccinated? Do the vaccines work or not? If they do, why would I still need a mask?
Staying mentally strong
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 03/08/2021
» Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Dr Supara Chaopricha -- a psychiatrist who manages her own practice -- feels that psychiatrists are not exempt from feeling stressed or anxious, which leads to anxiety, a feeling of fear, worry and uneasiness.
When party and play goes wrong
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 05/04/2021
» Ten years ago, Pong* went to a party that would change the course of his life. Inside the dim-lit room were a group of five people who were drinking alcohol and taking drugs. When Pong got high on meth, he was caught off guard and ended up having condomless sex.
Colliding epidemics
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 17/11/2020
» After surfacing in Thailand in September this year, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) epidemic has claimed one life so far -- a 10-month-old infant from Chaiyaphum province -- as well caused the hospitalisation of scores of children under the age of six. Symptoms of the virus, for which there is no vaccine to date, include fever, dry/wet cough, sneezing, a runny nose, loss of appetite, and breathing difficulty and/or wheezing.
Sarasas case shows flaws in the system
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/10/2020
» What are the roles and responsibilities of teachers and schools? As understood in almost every context, schools are meant to be a second home for children and a place where parents and guardians send them with hope and trust of their mental and physical well-being as teachers are supposed to take care of them, provide knowledge, and train them to develop good habits.
Borderless clinic to take on fight against virus
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/05/2020
» In the era of the Covid-19, the thought of going to the hospital can bring about fear and trepidation.