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Decoding inherited diseases

Decoding inherited diseases

Many people suffer from chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and cancers.

Researchers over the years have concluded that the catalysts of these acute conditions partly stem from what we eat and the lifestyles many people lead.

Doctors and scientists have also been aware for some time now that these illnesses also appear to run in families, however until recently, the reasons why could only be guessed at.

But the advent of DNA sequencing, the first of which came in the early 1970's, has significantly accelerated biological research and discovery. It's provided researchers with an added tool to gain further insight into the link between acute diseases and genetics.

Thanks to innovative medical technology supported by these genetic studies, a new procedure is available which can help patients tackle medical problems at their root. It's a test for identification of genetic risk.

Thailand to take advantage of Asian animation boom

Thailand to take advantage of Asian animation boom

The animation industry is apparently one of the few markets to remain unaffected by the poli Boasting plenty of potential and a portfolio of successful projects, Thai animation entrepreneurs are reporting skyrocketing growth.

A number of successful stories came out of the MIPTV 2010 industry event in Cannes, France, in April, in both co-production and licensing sales, with 10 Thai companies attracting business worth at least 860 baht.

Thai delegates who attended the event did so with the support of the Department of Export Promotion and the Software Industry Promotion Agency (Sipa).

Thai animation and related industries are still in the formative stages, though, but expect strong growth next year as they pave the way for a major presence in the global market, said Dr Jirayuth Chusanachoti, Executive Producer and Director at Shellhut Entertainment, owner of animated TV series Shelldon.

The company has already signed a contract with Singaporean counterpart Tiny Island to co-produce Shelldon in stereoscopic 3D, which can display 3D without wearing glasses. The project is worth 650 million baht and is expected to be finished in 2012.

In this agreement, the Singapore partner will cover production and Shellhut will be responsible for content, story, design and project management.

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Bringing back the Siamese smile

Bringing back the Siamese smile

Thailand's veteran photographers and celebrities join hands to brighten up the city
• Published: 11/06/2010 at 12:00 AM
• Newspaper section: Realtime

The ‘‘Beautiful BKK’’ T-shirts from Club 21


Beautiful Bangkok

Leading retailer of luxury fashion brand names, Club 21 (Thailand) Co has launched the "Club 21 Loves to Play and Stay in Beautiful Bangkok" project to show the true meaning of Bangkok or Krung Thep, City of Angels on exclusive T-shirts.
The message has been designed in three patterns screened on a white T-shirt. Each pattern contains a persuasive and provocative phrase: "Love Beautiful BKK" expresses loving, caring and sharing among Bangkokians; "Stay Beautiful BKK" declares the faith that beautiful Bangkok will last forever; and "Play Beautiful BKK" represents the fun, friendship and carefree elements of Bangkok life.
All the profit after expenses will be donated to the Together We Can fund run by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to renovate and restore Bangkok. The T-shirts cost 300 baht each and are available at every direct store under Club 21 Thailand

Blurrung Borders

Blurrung Borders

With the sea driving boundary markers further from shore, a coastal district in Bangkok south turns a corner
• Published: 10/06/2010 at 12:00 AM
• Newspaper section: Horizons
Land markers are a dime a dozen. When all is said and done few leave lasting impressions on travellers. However, there are two in southern Bangkok that are kind of unique, even evocative, because the land on which they originally stood has been claimed by the sea.
Not far from the city marker is a restaurant serving delicious seafood with romantic view of Bangkok and the sea at sunset. Operated by Bangkok Sea View, the restaurant opened in 2003. It also provides long-tailed boat service to the city marker daily between 11am to 9pm with stops at the restaurant. The fare is 50 baht for adults and 20 baht for children.

Korn: Tax collection must become more efficient

Korn: Tax collection must become more efficient

• Published: 12/06/2010 at 12:00 AM
• Newspaper section: Business

Thailand must look to improve the efficiency of both tax collections and public spending to help strengthen the country's long-term fiscal outlook, says Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij.

Mr Korn said that Thailand continued to enjoy broad fiscal stability, despite the fact that the 2011 fiscal budget starting from Oct 1 will mark the fifth straight year of deficit spending.

Past governments as well as the current administration have been forced to set deficit budgets to compensate for lower tax revenues and the need for fiscal stimulus measures during the economic crisis.

The 2011 budget calls for spending of 2.07 trillion baht, a 21.8% increase over the current budget. The 2011 deficit is projected at 420 billion baht.

Mr Korn said the deficit was unlikely to be a problem so long as the economy continues to expand.

Authorities project economic growth this year of around 4%, although domestic political stability and the global economy remain major risks to growth.