HEALTH

The volume and value of Thailand’s exports value will continue to contract until the last two months of this year, with their total value expected to contract 14.5-19 per cent compared to the 15.5 per cent growth registered in 2008, according to a report issued by Kasikorn Research Centre.

Some children and young adults have had body piercing, tattoos and fake braces adhered to their teeth, but the latest fad may be one of the strangest. Some of these are residents are having their bicuspid teeth fled and attachments bonded to look like dog’s teeth.

The virus, Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease has been diagnosed in several clinics and hospitals in Pattaya with the largest outbreak occurring in Naklua.

The 64-Slice CT. This is one of the ways of seeing what the condition of your coronary arteries.

The Raw Food Diet has had an immense following in recent years. This diet focuses on the consumption of uncooked foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds, and is essentially a vegetarian diet.

Reports in international newspapers and on websites that the disco where the influenza A (H1N1) virus sickened 19 people - two from Taiwan - was located on Walking Street are now found to be false. The disco was miles away in Naklua.

Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome presided over the inauguration of the Walk Rally event aimed at raising awareness and preventing the outbreak of Dengue Fever in schools and other learning institutes in Pattaya. The event was held at Phra Mahathai meeting room in Pattaya City Hall and was attended by over 280 public and private school teachers and students (from grades 5-6).

Reports in international newspapers and on websites that the disco where the influenza A (H1N1) virus sickened 19 people two from Taiwan was located on Walking Street are now found to be false. The disco was miles away in Naklua.

Most people are aware that influenza, commonly known as ‘flu’, is more severe than a ‘cold’. It is caused by an influenza virus which can mutate into different strains. This is why it has the ability to cause an epidemic every year.

Volunteers from Banglamung District and Pattaya City participated in a bowling competition aimed at building a positive relationship between the two volunteer groups. The proceeds from the event will go to the health departments of the two areas.