Tag: Richard Silverberg
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women - after cervical cancer - not only in the West but also in...
Culture plays a huge role in shaping people and civilisations
Thailand has never been colonised, so Thais have never seen their top leaders being forced to bend their knees before anyone. Contrast that to...
Can you reverse the aging process?
Tired of waiting for a magic potion that will make you look and feel 20 years younger? Hang on. Scientists have discovered what causes...
PCEC members discuss world events
Albert Einstein once said, “I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots.” This...
There is more to communication than meets the ear
There is more to communication than meets the ear. Have you ever found yourself speaking to someone and getting the impression that they weren’t...
We are what we were then
We are what we were then. This is the apparent philosophy of “Evolutionary Psychology.” It was also the premise that the brains of men...
A cell phone in your tooth?
Would you like to have a cell phone implanted in your tooth? Well, you might not choose to do so, but the technology may...
Award winning producer visits PCEC
Winning a brand new Toyota Vios car for a film that cost 25,000 baht to make - that’s not a bad deal, right? Well,...
Flags and acronyms
In the space of 50 years Singapore became the richest country in the world; how it happened can be explained by using flags and...
Most common causes of presbycusis are noise and age
In adults, the most common causes of hearing loss are noise and age. This was the message at the Pattaya City Expats Club meeting...
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The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
WEEKEND EDITORIAL
Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...
Pattaya Mayor’s hands-on approach praised by residents during community visit; road works and waste...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet visited at Wat Chong Lom Community to hear residents’ concerns and provide guidance on various issues in a...