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Proceed with caution
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 11/07/2022
» The Royal College of Pediatricians of Thailand and the Pediatric Society of Thailand last week announced three cases of children suffering severe side effects of cannabis consumption.
Healing depression requires compassion
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/07/2022
» Last week, the hashtag #UrboyTJ appeared on Twitter after famous rapper Jirayut "Urboy TJ" Paloprakarn disappeared. Music fans and his friends were worried because he vanished after he posted on social media that he suffered from depression, was bipolar and was burnt out. In that post, Jirayut believed that nobody listened to him. It is possible he may have harmed himself because his post said: "I did something that I should not have done, but it was not successful." Fortunately, he returned safely and decided to receive treatment at a hospital.
How to prepare for the unexpected
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/06/2022
» It's been three years since the Covid-19 pandemic began and we tried to adapt in order to survive. By now, everyone is aware that this crisis has affected the world in many aspects such as trying to maintain good health and struggling to earn enough money to cover expenses and debt. And most importantly, we've tried our best not to lose our jobs. Yet, who knows when it will be our turn?
Riding the green wave
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 27/06/2022
» Only two weeks after decriminalising cannabis, Thailand is experiencing a green rush. Since June 9, when the legalisation of marijuana for home and commercial use took effect, almost 1 million people registered to grow it with food and drug officials, while more than 40 million have checked out the registration platform. There's a growing public interest in the cash crop -- though some farmers remain doubtful -- and it is paving the way for "cannabis journalism".
Respect the robe
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/06/2022
» Late last month, Sipboworn Kaewngam, director of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB), warned people about what they should and shouldn't do to monks who misbehaved.
Will mask-wearing remain a fixture?
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 30/05/2022
» As the Ministry of Public Health plans to ease more Covid-19 measures in June, are we ready to take the masks off?
School of life reigns supreme
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/06/2022
» Some 12th-grade students may have been up several nights awaiting the announcement of the Thai University Central Admission System late last month. My ex-colleague's daughter was one of those who were eventually admitted to Srinakharinwirot University. Others who were rejected still had a chance to win in the university's direct admission process, which will be announced later this month.
National child seat law rooted in science
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/05/2022
» After years of debate, Thailand finally has a law that requires small children to be in child seats in cars.
What to do with misbehaving monks?
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/05/2022
» Sunday marked Visakha Bucha Day which is the commemoration of the birth, enlightenment and death of the Lord Buddha. Buddhism is the largest religion in Thailand, but we cannot deny that faith in Buddhism has declined due to the inappropriate behaviour and misconduct of some monks.
Heritage is not soft power
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 02/05/2022
» Harvard University Professor Joseph Nye coined the term "soft power", or the ability to obtain preferred outcomes by attraction, rather than coercion or payment, in his book Bound To Lead in 1990. However, he has since seen his brainchild, scribbled out on his kitchen table, grow in scope of application and distance.