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With supplements, it's buyer beware
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 07/05/2018
» Making the headlines recently, the Lyn weight-loss supplement linked to fatalities was found to contain sibutramine, a drug that decreases appetite and caloric intake but was banned due to increased risk of cardiovascular issues.
Strays no more
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 05/02/2018
» With good intentions of helping dog breeders, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha bought three Bang Kaew puppies during a mobile cabinet trip in Phitsanulok in late December last year. Two of the pups were intended to be New Year's gifts for senior cabinet members and the third pup would be his family's new pet.
The necessity of education reform
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 06/11/2017
» Landing a place at university can be quite an ordeal for the majority of Thai youths, who seek out academic studies rather than questionable vocational training.
The walking dead
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 07/08/2017
» Last month, Honolulu in Hawaii successfully made a significant legal move, labelling itself as the US major city to ban pedestrians from texting or viewing their mobiles or other digital devices when crossing the road. Effective in October, the distracted-walking law will pose penalties from US$15-35 (500-1,163 baht) and repeat offenders fined up to $99.
Princess Zelda and the appeal of durian
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 08/05/2017
» Despite a scorching heatwave, summer is also time for durian. Dubbed the King of Fruits, this pricey, thorny-shelled fruit has been in the spotlight and is treated more than just a type of fruit.
Throw caution to the wind
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 23/01/2017
» Chinese New Year is on Jan 28 and most people have their horoscopes read to prepare themselves for the Year of the Rooster. According to Chinese astrology, this year's rooster comes in the form of a yin fire rooster.
Tutor classes are a tough school
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 10/10/2016
» Getting into Thai universities has always been a big deal for most Thai kids during this time of year. The 2017 admission process begins with the first entrance exams scheduled for the end of the month. Family pressure, peer pressure, you name it, is there.
Forever young
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 11/07/2016
» A good friend of mine went to the "Grand Ex Grand Concert" held last month at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani. He was an alumni of Borpit Pimook College -- the same high school attended by the founders of the popular 80s band, who revived the popularity of Thai songs after the dominance of Western music in the 70s.
Don Mueang work yet to fully take off
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 14/03/2016
» I can always remember my first-ever departure from Don Mueang airport back in 1970 when I was seven-years-old. With my family, we flew with Sabena (Belgium's former national carrier), and took a transit somewhere in the Middle East before continuing to London's Heathrow airport.
Beneath the skin
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 14/01/2016
» If a dumb guy dumps you because of your flabby figure then you shouldn't be wrecked by the break-up but it's fine to work yourself into a lather. This is what I learned from a post on Weibo (a Chinese social media site) from a fat and fearless girl from Zhengzhou, Henan, whose vengeance recently had her undergoing liposuction; she turned the removed body fat into a bar of soap.