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Bipolar disorder may have connection to gut-brain axis
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 30/09/2025
» Dear Doctors: My 22-year-old son is severely bipolar, which impacts his life terribly. I have kept up with the studies that have shown success in treating bipolar with a faecal transplant. Do you know of any open studies right now that might take my son? We would travel anywhere to get it done.
Food safety under scrutiny
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/09/2025
» Although fruits and vegetables are a good source of vitamins and minerals, people are also aware that they may contain harmful residues due to the use of pesticides.
Redefining family
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/02/2025
» Since Thailand's equal marriage law took effect last month, thousands of LGBTI couples have been granted the right to start family life. The enactment of this legal milestone, along with push for an amendment to surrogacy, is paving the way for redefining what a family is.
Popularity of cable news is waning fast
Life, James Hein, Published on 06/11/2024
» The age of the cable news provider is waning. Within 24 hours of the Joe Rogan podcast with former US president Donald Trump, it had over 30 million views on YouTube alone. This is far more than any mainstream news or media outlet gets for any of its shows or presentations.
Siblings divided by law
Life, Aspen Anderson, Published on 09/09/2024
» The recent passage of the Marriage Equality bill in Thailand marks a historic shift towards greater inclusivity. Yet, for many same-sex couples, the journey towards full legal recognition remains incomplete.
Students invited to enter T-shirt design contest
Life, Published on 11/07/2024
» Interested students are invited to enter a T-shirt design competition held as part of the "Brand's Young Blood 2024" project to vie for scholarships. The submission deadline has been extended to Aug 31.
Charity and collectables
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/06/2024
» As a regular blood donor, Siriporn Plangchatuk, country general manager of Pop Mart Thailand, learned from the National Blood Center, Thai Red Cross Society that during the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of blood donors dropped from 24% to just 11%. This shortage forced many patients to postpone surgeries and/or medical treatments, which affected their life.
Charity, HK culture in focus at BACC over the coming week
Life, Published on 18/12/2023
» Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is holding two interesting events this week. The first is a discussion "On Building The West Kowloon Cultural District: A 20-Year Journey", which will take place at the Auditorium, 5th floor, tomorrow from 6-7.30pm and the "BACC Fundraising Gala 2023: Generations" at the Main Exhibition Gallery, 7th floor, on Thursday at 7pm.
Tales of queer migration
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 19/06/2023
» There is a border that defines the contour of his identity. Only by crossing it can Jaokhun Promchana be the man he wants to be. After moving to the US, he studied a new language and toiled in the kitchen. Holding a dream close to his heart, he went the extra mile to join the US Navy and police. Currently, he is running a restaurant with his wife. From the outside, he looks no different from other men, but in his expired documents, a name and its title are a reminder of the former self that he already shed.
Donating kidney does not affect life expectancy
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 28/03/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: I was surprised to find out that a co-worker gave his nephew a kidney several years ago. He never mentions it and I don't want to invade his privacy, but I would like to know more about the process. What does it take for someone to donate a kidney? Is it safe for them to do it?