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Switching to sustainable
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/08/2024
» Thailand Research Expo 2024 returns with the theme "Research Synergy For The Sustainable Development Of Thai Economy And Society". The annual event was organised by the National Research Council of Thailand, the Ministry of Higher Education Science, Research and Innovation and research networks from various sectors. It takes place at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld until Aug 30.
Promoting inclusivity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/08/2024
» According to Asst Prof Dr Kaewta Nopmaneejumruslers, deputy director of the Clinical Services and Early Childhood Development Center, the National Institute for Child and Family Development (NICFD), Mahidol University, worldwide statistics showed that one infant out of every 1,000 newborns was diagnosed with autism a decade ago. Today, the number of infants born with autism has increased to 10 out of every 1,000 births.
Voices from Chana
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/06/2024
» The Rainbow Warrior is used to promote Greenpeace campaigns and is a symbol of protecting the environment and human rights. It was launched on April 29, 1978, against whaling in Iceland and the ship later visited Thailand to promote action against incinerators in Phuket in 2000.
NCT member Doyoung to play solo gig
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/06/2024
» Following the success of "NCT 127 3rd Tour Neo City: Bangkok - The Unity", which sold out two stadium shows in Thailand last January, band member Doyoung is returning to delight Thai fans with his first solo concert, "2024 Doyoung Concert [Dear Youth] In Bangkok". Organised by Live Nation Tero, the concert will take place at UOB Live Hall, Emsphere, on Aug 24 and Aug 25.
Historical horrors
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/06/2024
» The Oct 6, 1976, massacre was one of Thailand's most tragic incidents -- a violent crackdown by the Royal Thai Police and right-wing paramilitaries against student protesters at Thammasat University and areas around Sanam Luang.
Charity and collectables
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/06/2024
» As a regular blood donor, Siriporn Plangchatuk, country general manager of Pop Mart Thailand, learned from the National Blood Center, Thai Red Cross Society that during the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of blood donors dropped from 24% to just 11%. This shortage forced many patients to postpone surgeries and/or medical treatments, which affected their life.
Faith and fortune
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/05/2024
» Mazu, a Chinese sea goddess, is believed to grant wishes. Hence, people visit the Mazu Shrine (Chao Mae Tubtim Shrine) in Lhong 1919, the historic Bangkok riverfront area, to pray.
Fighting scammers
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/05/2024
» Whoscall, a mobile app that helps people identify unknown phone calls and text messages, recently revealed that last year people in Thailand received the highest number of fraudulent SMS messages in Asia.