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French museum fare hikes for non-European tourists spark outcry
AFP, Published on 13/01/2026
» PARIS — Should foreign tourists pay more for state-funded galleries than locals, or should art be accessible to all, without discrimination? France is hiking prices for non-Europeans at the Louvre this week, provoking debate about so-called "dual pricing".
AI helps fuel new era of medical self-testing
AFP, Published on 13/01/2026
» LAS VEGAS — Beyond smart watches and rings, artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to make self-testing for major diseases more readily available -- from headsets that detect early signs of Alzheimer's to an iris-scanning application that helps spot cancer.
Unsafe levels of smog in 59 provinces, red levels in Greater Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 13/01/2026
» Unsafe levels of ultrafine dust covered 59 provinces while red and seriously harmful levels of smog blanketed Greater Bangkok on Tuesday morning, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
Capital, Nakhon Nayok join hands in PM2.5 fight
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/01/2026
» The governors of Bangkok and Nakhon Nayok jointly chaired a meeting at the City Hall in Bangkok on Monday to discuss ramping up cooperation to curb the burning of agricultural waste, in a bid to tackle PM2.5 pollution in and around the Greater Bangkok area.
Nurse death sparks urgent reform calls
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Nurses' Association of Thailand has urged the government to take urgent action after a nurse died suddenly while working a night shift at a provincial hospital in Roi Et, underscoring long-standing concerns over excessive workloads and unfair working hours in the public healthcare system.
Preterm births cause alarm
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Department of Health (DoH) has teamed up with the Interior Ministry and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to cut Thailand's preterm birth rate to no more than 8%.
Green energy's unseen toll on our river systems
News, Published on 13/01/2026
» At global climate forums, the clean energy transition is framed as progress --necessary, urgent, and inevitable. Governments reaffirm commitments to move away from fossil fuels and accelerate renewable energy, electric vehicles, and digital infrastructure. From a distance, the pathway to a greener future appears orderly and hopeful. From where I stand in Chiang Rai, it feels far less balanced.
Strength of Informa Markets’ Thailand Business Reinforced for 2026 through Plans for 17 Major Exhibitions Across Key Industries
Published on 12/01/2026
» Informa Markets has identified ASEAN as one of its fastest-growing regions, with Thailand playing an important role as a key strategic hub for the company’s operations. With a presence in Thailand spanning over 40 years, Informa Markets plans to organise 17 exhibitions here in 2026, covering major industry sectors including beauty, manufacturing, energy, engineering, security, jewellery and more.
Staying Strong at Any Age: Jetts Fitness Empowers Older Adults to Live Actively and Confidently
Published on 12/01/2026
» Bangkok, October 2025 — As Thailand moves towards an ageing society, staying active has become more essential than ever — not just for the young, but for older adults who wish to stay healthy, independent and connected. More seniors are realising that it’s never too late to start exercising and that strength, mobility and happiness can be built at any age.
AIT hosts Gates Foundation President to advance global development partnership
Published on 12/01/2026
» The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) hosted Dr Christopher J. Elias, president of global development at the Gates Foundation, for discussions on strengthening cooperation in global development and applied research.