Dr. Iain Corness
Modern medicine: Feeling a little ‘liverish’ today?
Have you ever stopped to consider that the most important organs you have are all singletons, while with the less important ones you have...
Modern medicine: True tales from the examination couch
I have been a doctor for more years than the length of time some of the readers here have propped up a long wooden...
Driving in Thailand – in “Farang, the Sequel”
If you have never heard of or seen the book “Farang, the Sequel”, don’t worry, because you have now. It’s a brilliant book, even...
The Tale of Tanujin
The item you are about to read is one of my favorite medical case histories. Bruises on a child’s body are often considered proof...
Modern medicine: Check-ups. Worthwhile? Or a waste of time?
Check-ups are inherently involved in that important feature called the Quality of Life. Longevity alone, with no Quality, just isn’t worth having. Being stuck...
Modern medicine: Why the sphygmomanometer is a liar
Before we delve into this, please understand that the sphygmomanometer is merely an instrument that measures Blood Pressure (BP), but the difficulty in using...
Modern medicine: Are you in a blue funk?
Have you noticed the number of suburban houses being painted in bright contrasting colors these days? Psychologists will tell you that hues chosen for...
Modern medicine: Man bites dog!
Medical condition in the news this year is rabies. Mind you, rabies has been around for a lot longer than this year, but it...
Modern medicine: Prostate Cancer again
I make no excuses for running another article on Prostate cancer. Fifty percent of people in Thailand are male and 98 percent of them...
Modern medicine: Cancer research – why it is ongoing
The word “cancer” strikes fear into the majority of people. Social media thrives on it with people urged to “share” and put on their...
Latest Stories
Thai Mental Health teams assist families affected by Jeju Air crash in South Korea
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Mental Health has dispatched the Mental Health Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (MCATT) to assist families affected by...
New Year in Pattaya – beach bed and baht-bus operators ramp up prices, again!
PATTAYA, Thailand – As the New Year approaches, Pattaya’s beach bed operators are once again taking advantage of the holiday rush, raising prices for...
Carl Bock’s journey through Siam: An Exploration of Culture, History, and Diplomacy
BANGKOK, Thailand – The on-going exhibition Glimpses of Siam through the Book Temples and Elephants at the National Library of Thailand highlights the remarkable...
Foreign tourists renting motorbikes in Pattaya during New Year amid strict regulations, fines and...
PATTAYA, Thailand – With the influx of tourists during the New Year celebrations in Pattaya, renting motorbikes can be a convenient and affordable way...
New Year crowds at Pattaya beaches put tourists’ safety at risk
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Pattaya prepares for its vibrant New Year celebrations, the influx of tourists to its famous beaches is creating safety concerns....