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Last chance for tech-lovers
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 22/08/2018
» There are a few more days left for students and the public to have a hands-on experience with science and technology, and learn about the futuristic innovations at the National Science And Technology Fair 2018, the biggest event of the year in its field.
Rehabilitating education
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 25/07/2018
» Sad but true, more than 50% of Thai students fail in maths and 47% in science. Students also fail at reading comprehension. Only 6% of Thai teachers can pass a basic English examination. The Thai education system is failing students.
The power of Facebook
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 23/05/2018
» There is much more to Facebook than just a platform showing what people do, eat and where they travel. Facebook also serves as a community for creating positive social impact.
UberTaxi focused on improving cab utilisation
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 14/12/2017
» Riders will have more alternatives for ride-hailing with the launch of UberTaxi, a legal cab partnership between Uber Thailand and Howa International, the operator of Suvarnabhumi Taxi Cooperative.
Uber petitions lawmakers for legal fix
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 20/07/2017
» Uber, the San Francisco-based maker of the on-demand ride-sharing app, called for reform of Thailand's 40-year-old motor vehicle law in a letter submitted yesterday to the National Legislative Assembly (NLA).
Just getting going
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 14/12/2016
» There were only three start-ups in Thailand four years ago. Today the country has over 100, with the total value of investment in 2016 around 7 billion baht -- a figure likely to only increase.
Easing the way for the elderly
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 09/11/2016
» Wristbands that alert caregivers to health emergencies. Speaking robots to assist the elderly. The Internet of Things for healthcare efficiency. As Thailand edges closer to becoming the first emerging country of Southeast Asia to become an ageing society, technology creators here have worked to develop innovations that will ease the burden of the population and ensure a better life for the elderly.
Reducing risk
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 29/06/2016
» Innovative start-ups in Thailand might find it's hard to get funding in the healthcare sector unlike those in other countries who can go for the sites like MedStartr or HealthTechHatch -- places that help healthcare innovators bring their products to market so that they get found and funded faster.
Cementing innovation
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 27/04/2016
» 3D printing technology does not just serve the purpose of printing small plastic objects thanks to recently launched cement developed by SCG.
Take a scroll around the country's sites
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 31/03/2016
» Songkran is around the corner, and, regardless of whether you are travelling during the Thai New Year holidays, technology can always make your plans easier.