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Irrelevant and aging rock star puts foot in mouth, calls coronavirus death Darwinism, draws internet ire
Aging and largely irrelevant pop star Joe Nuvo has made headlines in the past for his outspoken support for totalitarian rule and anti-red shirt viewpoints.He's in the headlines again after telling a member of his fan club to...
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Social Isolation Is Exacerbating Mental Health Issues; Don’t Worry, You’re Not Alone
“You okay?” my boss asked me earlier this month, “You seem a bit frustrated.”Staring blankly at the screen, I wasn’t quite
sure how to respond or name it. For days now, something inside me was off. The
sensations were subtle, but...
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Thailand turns to Tiktok in times of plague
As the coronavirus pandemic and restrictive measures continue to keep us safe, boredom has inevitably set in.Just two months ago, Thais were still out and about and experiencing all that life had to offer. But sunny days and...
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Opinion: A dry and quiet Songkran in 2020 is a cause for celebration not depression
The start of Songkran marks the Thai traditional new year where people from different parts of Thailand return home to gather with family, to pay respect to their elders, and to catch up and celebrate with their relatives for...
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Coronavirus has caused headaches for Thai students applying to university in the United States
The night before the March SAT test, a student of mine sent a message telling me the test was called off. Despite Thailand not having too many Covid-19 cases at the time, Collegeboard (U.S.-based creator of the SAT test)...
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Coronavirus and the future of work and learning
In 2013, a book titled The Year Without Pants was published. The author did not have a Roman aversion to the wearing of pants (it was a barbaric practice, they had insisted). He was, instead, writing about life working...
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Super Valentine for the super quarantined; social media craze takes the country by storm
With over 54 million views in just a week, the #ซุปเปอร์วาเลนไทน์ (Super Valentine) social media craze is now the lifeline and entertainment for quarantined Thais.10 years ago, Super Valentine was a popular hit song by Thai country girl group...
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Thais in the US reflect on life during the coronavirus pandemic
The United States has become the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak surpassing the likes of Italy and China. The healthcare system, the government and the people of the US have struggled to meet the challenges of the disease.Expats...
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Over 12,000 migrant children in Tak are vulnerable to PM2.5 and coronavirus
It is said that April will be the cruelest month for this pandemic. For those up in Northern Thailand, smothered by forest fires and high PM 2.5 concentrations, the cruelest month is already upon them.No one knows this...
