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Bangkok's Chula Uni relocates launch of book critical of military off-campus
Online Reporters, Published on 23/09/2024
» Chulalongkorn University has cancelled a plan to use its campus to hold a seminar and book launch for a book – authored by one of its own scholars – on the role of the military in Thailand.
Reimagining human rights and China?
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 23/09/2024
» Should human rights be reimagined, especially in the context of China? From one angle, the answer is obvious. Plenty of norms are already agreed upon globally without the need for reimagination, and China is part of that universality. Yet given the situation on the ground level and the evolving nature of human rights, there might be room for some innovative reimagination, and this deserves balanced reflection.
Thailand’s Fashion Future Unveiled at BIFW2024
Published on 20/09/2024
» As Thailand’s iconic destinations, Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery have continuously played a key role as cornerstones of the Thai fashion industry and driving forces within the country’s fashion ecosystem. In 2024, the three destinations are spotlighting Thailand as Asia’s major fashion hub with “Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week 2024” (BIFW2024), the country’s most revered fashion week and a platform of opportunity. Save the date for this fashion extravaganza from 2-6 October 2024, when Parc Paragon at Siam Paragon transforms into a vibrant fashion scene under the theme “Envision the Future.”
The perils of censorship
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/09/2024
» Less than two weeks into office, the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government is being questioned about its sincerity and commitment to academic freedom.
Thailand’s First World-Class Cardiac Care Hospital Earns Gold
Published on 18/09/2024
» King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital has reached a historic milestone, becoming the first hospital in Thailand to receive the prestigious American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines for Heart Failure (AHA GWTG HF) Gold Award. This accolade recognises the hospital’s unwavering commitment to providing world-class cardiac care, particularly for patients with heart failure, by adhering to rigorous international standards. The award not only reflects the hospital's dedication to elevating patient care but also establishes a new benchmark for excellence in cardiovascular health across the nation.
‘Game over’ for Covid despite next surge
Published on 17/09/2024
» Covid-19 will be treated as a typical respiratory disease from now on as the number of cases keeps shrinking and the symptoms are becoming less severe, says Chulalongkorn University virologist Dr Yong Poovorawan.
Flood damage bill in Mae Sai already tops B500 million
Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» The repair bill for flood-damaged houses in Chiang Rai's Mae Sai district alone is estimated at 500 million baht and the crisis is not over, with many areas of the border town still under water, a senior provincial official said on Monday.
Samyan Smart City making headway
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/09/2024
» Smart energy development in central Bangkok under the Samyan Smart City project continues to make progress, with the latest effort relocating overhead power and communication cables underground, says the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA).
Lead the Future of Industrial Safety at SISTAM
Published on 11/09/2024
» The highly anticipated SISTAM 2024, the leading B2B conference and exhibition, is set to take place from 26 to 27 September 2024 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). SISTAM - Smart Industrial Safety & Technology for Advanced Maintenance - will bring together industry leaders, experts, and professionals to discuss and explore the latest advancements in smart industrial safety and maintenance technology. Aligned with the Thailand 4.0 initiative, aimed at propelling the Thai economy through innovation, high-value manufacturing, and sustainability, the 2-day conference ‘3S - Smart, Safe, and Sustainable Technologies Toward Tomorrow’ is focused on elevating Thailand’s industrial sector by raising the bar on safety and maintenance standards and facilitating knowledge exchange.
Keeping screens flickering
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/09/2024
» As digital TV operators confront threats to the industry, they are seeking ways to continue their businesses.