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The art of persuasion
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/02/2026
» Following the Siamese Revolution, the country held its first general election and only indirect vote on Nov 15, 1933. Voters chose village representatives, who then elected candidates in their province to enter parliament. In the run-up to the country's first poll, Samran I-machai, an MP candidate in Ayutthaya, handed out booklets to voters.
RBSO concert to raise funds for Siriraj Foundation
Life, Published on 05/01/2026
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra presents "Melodies For Medicine: Homage To Her Majesty Queen Sirikit – Healing Harmony For Cancer Care", at Piano Museum, Witthayu Road, on Jan 18 at 3pm.
Uniting against cancer
Life, Published on 08/11/2025
» According to statistics from the National Cancer Institute, the most common cancers among Thai women are breast and cervical -- both among the leading causes of death in women worldwide. Raising public awareness is therefore of utmost importance, encompassing early screening, prevention and equitable access to effective treatment. When detected early, cancer in women can often be successfully treated, greatly improving survival rates.
Chinese police bust counterfeit chip factory supplying hardware makers
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 03/11/2025
» Police in the Chinese city of Shenzhen have reportedly busted a massive network involved in counterfeiting electronic chips, leading to a warning that consumers should be extremely cautious when purchasing parts for personal computers.
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.
Samsung unveils lightweight, AI-powered Galaxy XR headset
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 25/10/2025
» Samsung Electronics has officially launched the Galaxy XR, a new extended reality (XR) headset co-developed with Google and Qualcomm, running on the dedicated Android XR operating system and deeply integrated with Gemini AI.
Revenge fantasy is this week's hottest show on Netflix
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/10/2025
» If you could have three wishes granted, what would they be? Believe it or not, but for the first wish most people would ask for a large sum of money. The other two wishes are also for themselves. Only a few people are willing to make a wish for others or society. On social platforms, you can see these kinds of comments regarding Genie, Make A Wish, the most popular Netflix TV series in Thailand this week.
Snacks, screens and struggles
Life, Patipat Janthong and Nattha Keenapan, Published on 04/10/2025
» At 11 years old, Warin* a 5th-grader from Bangkok, weighs 74kg and stands 153cm tall. Like many children struggling with obesity, her daily life is marked by fatigue, joint pain and the constant sense of being different from her peers.
Plant-forward diet can help control blood glucose
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 16/09/2025
» Dear Doctors: I suggest you talk about the benefits of a whole-food, plant-based diet for people with Type 2 diabetes. The results are marvellous, and I think the people with diabetes could be cured.
Reclaiming motherhood
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 19/08/2025
» A woman slowly grows into a mother over time. It is a full-time job that never ends until the lights go out. After nine months of pregnancy, she nurtures her child for years until adulthood. Her reward? It is said that the child is the apple of her eye. It is expected for a woman to sacrifice her body, career and everything for this role.