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Looking beyond all doubt
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 20/11/2012
» To those not familiar with it, the term homoeopathy raises either a mixture of suspicious disbelief or doubtful amazement. The alternative medicine, at times viewed as a kind of magic, is in fact capable of yielding positive results by providing holistic healing solutions. At least, that is according to world-leading homoeopathic practitioner Dr Rajan Sankaran, who was visiting Thailand to raise awareness of homoeopathic medicine.
Talk less, listen more
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 20/09/2012
» To move forward in this ever-changing world of ours, the mere acquisition of knowledge in isolation may not be sufficient. To survive in a more challenging, competitive environment, Petchuda Kesprayura, chairwoman of Bangkok's Amnuay Silpa School, strongly believes that students need to be able to think for themselves.
The Needle and the damage done
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 02/10/2012
» Although Looksorn (surname withheld) realises that ageing is inevitable, he is committed to doing whatever it takes to preserve his youthful looks for as long as possible. He went to see a dermatologist for the first time back when he had just entered secondary school and was plagued by acne. Ever since then he has made great efforts to keep his skin looking fresh and healthy, consulting beauticians and investing in high-quality imported cosmetic products, mostly collagen-based.
The headaches of paracetamol
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 16/10/2012
» It helps reduce a high temperature. It helps with a terrible toothache. It helps relieve the pain of menstrual cramps. It helps manage mild pain and swelling of joints. It helps ease migraine attacks. It's paracetamol.
Sentosa island's newest haven
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 25/09/2012
» If you are looking for a short holiday, Singapore can be an ideal destination as the island-state offers many new attractions especially at Resorts World Sentosa, the well-known self-contained community, which is also home to the Universal Studios theme park, the Maritime Experiential Museum and Aquarium, and the Voyage de la Vie theatrical circus spectacular, to name just a few. Adding to that charm is the famous international spa brand, Espa, which recently opened its flagship facility on the western tip of Resorts World Sentosa.
Please get the facts right
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 25/09/2012
» One morning while enjoying a bowl of rice porridge for breakfast and watching a television programme on Channel 3, I heard a female entertainment news co-anchor, who was also a member of the judging panel of a popular TV talent show, report that a Thai actress had made a perfect recovery from a surgery to remove cysts from her uteruses.
Inspiration station
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 16/07/2012
» When thinking about a university building, what comes to mind? A conventional, dull-coloured structure with austere furniture sets?
Running out of puff
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 31/07/2012
» If you're a smoker, read this article carefully. Even you're a non-smoker but one of your family members is a smoker, you should read it too.
Muscling in on a body of work
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 08/08/2012
» Recently, I attended the opening of a sports and exercise centre where I explored leading-edge sports technology, sophisticated scientific instruments and fitness testing as well as a wide range of exercise-based rehabilitation tools that can help professional athletes keep fit during recovery and also help patients regain faster after bone- and joint-related surgery.
Cherries bloom
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 21/08/2012
» We are told to include fruit in our diet in order to stay healthy. At this time of the year, cherries emerge as a good choice for many consumers, given their tastiness and a variety of health benefits.