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In the grey area
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 17/09/2013
» When economics lecturer Terdsak Chomtohsuwan suggested in all seriousness that singles should pay more tax _ bachelor's tax, as some may call it _ he became an object of ridicule, anger and criticism. Terdsak has been mocked in the social media ("Will the government help me find a husband/wife if they don't want me to stay single," is a common jibe), while critics attacked his idea as absurd, unfair and groundless.
Hidden danger
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 13/08/2013
» A bowl of bland soup can taste of nothing, but adding a pinch of salt can enhance the flavour and make the dish taste even better. Moderation of salt in diets makes a recipe tasty and keeps the body healthy.
Serving up the best
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 20/08/2013
» A scene of little kids in yellow T-shirts running in excitement to join their class greeted us on our arrival at Ban Thongyord. The name in Thai literally means an egg drop coated in syrup, which is a dessert. But Ban Thongyord is not a cooking school. It's a badminton camp _ the training home for world's No.2 badminton player Ratchanok "May" Intanon, whose recent world championship win has made her the country's biggest star athlete and a household name.
Carbs and calories
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 27/08/2013
» The recent reports concerning the poor quality of rice from certain local suppliers may have encouraged some people who are worried about food safety to look for alternative sources of carbohydrate.
Making a (delicious) difference
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 03/09/2013
» Confronting the distressing sight of children in need, some people salve their consciences by making a donation. But freelance graphic designer Chairit Imjaroen wanted to do more, to volunteer his time and energy. And he found a rather novel way to add value to his efforts.
Hospital advertising can make us sick with worry
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 10/09/2013
» My recent visit to a private hospital was a stressful experience as I was bombarded by aggressive advertising campaigns for the hospital's healthcare services.
Worth your weight in gold
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 01/08/2013
» Recent news of a United Arab Emirates weight-loss challenge tied to a solid-gold incentive makes me envious of Emiratis _ the authorities there clearly care for their people's health. Dubai's municipal officials are offering their people a gramme of gold for each kilogramme shed in a 30-day challenge.
Does mouthwash work?
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 06/08/2013
» A brief gargle with mouthwash gives one fresh, minty-fragrant breath and a clean mouth and helps create a very favourable impression on others, while foul breath causes a bad first impression and makes intimacy unpleasant. This is a message proclaimed by the flood of mouthwash advertisements in the media, and particularly on TV, in recent years.
Reboot and Restore
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 19/07/2013
» If you have a desk job that requires hours and hours of work at a computer, beware of muscle, joint, tendon and nerve problems. This condition, according to Associate Professor Dr Visal Kantaratanakul, director of the Rehabilitation Medicine Center at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital, is medically referred to as musculo-skeleton disorders (MSD). From a pain in the neck, back and shoulders, to constant weakness in the forearms and from finger and hand strains to wrist injury, as well as tight and achy hips and legs, all these symptoms are caused by static positions and prolonged hours spent at a computer.
Smartphones induce dumb behaviour
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 27/06/2013
» The world today is too fluid for smartphones. Nowadays people do almost everything with this little glowing handset. We spend many hours a day surfing the web with the device. We send and read emails from our smartphones for business and pleasure. We post information, photos and comments on Facebook to connect with friends.