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The effort to clamp down on scams
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/09/2024
» Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a People's Party list MP, recently slammed the Bank of Thailand governor for his slow action in tackling rampant call centre scams.
Nuclear reactor in central Japan fails to pass safety review
Kyodo News, Published on 28/08/2024
» KYODO - Japan's nuclear watchdog on Wednesday decided that a reactor in Fukui Prefecture failed to pass its restart safety review, marking the first such case since the regulatory body's founding after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis.
Legends save lives
Life, Published on 26/08/2024
» One sunny morning in late 2004, the Moken people of the Surin Islands in the Andaman Sea witnessed an alarming phenomenon -- the seawaters suddenly receded even as the placid weather remained unchanged. For Moken elders, this was a harbinger of the Laboon, the furious god of the waves who is said to wreak devastation once every two generations. The entire community evacuated to higher ground.
Octava Foundation and Starfish Education Work Together to Empower Thai Schools
Published on 16/08/2024
» Octava Foundation and Starfish Education join forces in the Future School Transformation Program program to increase school potential through educational innovation for the benefit of Thai children.
Is the digital wallet registration secure?
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/08/2024
» As registration for participation in the digital wallet scheme begins on the Tang Rat application, some people question whether the app is secure enough amid rampant local cyberthreats.
Mission: Possible
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 02/08/2024
» In the summer of 1964, marine biologist Sylvia Earle was the only woman among the 70 or so crew members on board the National Science Foundation's research vessel Anton Bruun.
Mahidol University Earns AUN-QA Certification
Published on 30/07/2024
» Mahidol University is committed to enhancing the quality of its academic curriculum to meet global standards. Since 2018, the university has continuously received certification from the ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance (AUN-QA), with 40 programs earning AUN-QA certification. Notably, during the 373rd AUN-QA assessment, held from January 29 to 31, 2024, two programs at Mahidol University were rated “Six” or “Example of Best Practices” on a seven-point scale used for AUN-QA assessment.
Scandal stalks stocks
Published on 22/07/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) was recently hit by an accounting and embezzlement scandal at Stark Corporation, which is estimated to have cost at least 14.7 billion baht in damages to shareholders and stock investors.
UOB and A Solar Partner for SME Decarbonisation
Published on 18/07/2024
» UOB Thailand has recently partnered with A Solar Corporation to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to decarbonise by adopting renewable energy through solar rooftop installations.
Bumrungrad shines at Phuket’s first Pride Parade
Published on 12/07/2024
» Executives and staff from Bumrungrad International Hospital and the VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center took part in the inaugural Discover Phuket Pride 2024 parade, making history as they marched through the vibrant streets of Phuket’s historic Old Town. This landmark event celebrated and promoted diversity and inclusion across race, religion, culture, and gender, bringing together a colourful and spirited crowd.