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Life on the high seas
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 09/07/2013
» For the past 32 years, Krisada Onporat has lived on the high seas. But he isn't living the Thai version of Piscine Patel from famous novel Life Of Pi or an inmate on some prison barge.
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Holy halo
Life, Published on 09/07/2013
» Despite the increasing intensity of the tropical monsoon, the sky can still give us a majestic sight. Our photographer recently captured a sun halo that rendered the curved and gilded roof of Wat Benchamabophit, or the Marble Temple, a mystical silhouette.
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Maps for the mind
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 09/07/2013
» From the womb to the end of life, the human brain is constantly developing, but never more so than in the early years. Studies suggest the bulk of brain growth and development occurs after birth.
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Decoding dengue
Life, Published on 09/07/2013
» July is low season for tourism in Thailand since the rains keep most holidaymakers away, although some intrepid travellers may venture out to ride river rapids and more. One particular visitor, however, spells serious trouble for people. The Aedes aegypti mosquito, responsible for transmitting dengue, comes out to play in this season. With news agencies indicating the possibility of the largest-ever dengue epidemic in Thailand this year, we subject the disease to close scrutiny, analysing symptoms and preventative measures.
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Little people, big problems: Are your children Sun smart?
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 09/07/2013
» Taking a break from his research work in Shiseido's laboratory, Kazutaka Sasaki is a facilitator of seminars that inform parents and children of how they can safely enjoy being out in the sun. The educational seminar was initiated after a survey indicated how parents may overlook sun protection for their little ones.
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Keeping cool, looking good
Life, Noko, Published on 09/07/2013
» Hitting many parts of the world, the summer heatwave calls for cooling skin protection, otherwise wrinkles can easily appear on your face. Gauged by Thermal Protection Factor (TPF), this new concept of skin protection is the result of a decade of research on heat-induced skin damage.
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Playing the numbers game
Life, Noko, Published on 09/07/2013
» Reading the label is essential in choosing a sunscreen suitable for daily use or an outdoors lifestyle. However, don't fall for a high SPF number that encourages an extended stay in the sun while increasing the risk of premature skin ageing and cancer.
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Courage down to his bones
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 09/07/2013
» For most people in their early 20s, it's either about building good careers that can make lots of money for brighter futures, or searching for love to ensure even more complete and happier lives. But for 24-year-old Teerapat Boonyakiat, it's all about doing everything he can to stay alive.
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A taste of nostalgia
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 09/07/2013
» More than three decades ago, the young Justin Quek arrived in Bangkok for the first time on a merchant ship that sailed from Singapore to the City of Angels on a weekly basis. The city's port in Klong Toey gave him his first Thai language lesson, and he still remembers someone calling him sue bue (witless).
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Antibody clue to autism in children
AFP, Published on 09/07/2013
» PARIS - Researchers delving into the enigmatic disorder called autism said Tuesday they had found a group of maternal antibodies that target proteins in the foetus' developing brain.
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