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Lessons in Development at Asia’s 4th Amartya Sen Lecture
Published on 10/03/2025
» A platform for insightful discourse on education, health, and social development took centre stage at the InterContinental Bangkok, where Asia’s 4th Amartya Sen Lecture convened on 6th March 2025. Hosted by former Prime Minister Anand Panyarachun, the event featured renowned Thai social innovator Mechai Viravaidya and Dr Ravi Kannan, Director of the Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, with Nobel laureate Prof Amartya Sen joining via video link from Boston. Moderated by Joe Horn-Phathanothai, CEO of Strategy613, the lecture, titled Dialogue with Development Maverick Mechai Viravaidya on Spreading Consciousness in Education and Health, explored groundbreaking approaches to public health and education.
Rising Leaders
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 13/01/2025
» In a meeting room at Wat Khao Mai Kaew School in Chon Buri one morning in late December, five young observers sat attentively, taking note of the discussions and dynamics before them. They were watching Mechai Viravaidya, a celebrated social innovator and education advocate, as he led a talk with the school's management about their current activities and future plans.
Mae Fah Luang Foundation wins sustainability award
Published on 27/09/2024
» The Mae Fah Luang Foundation has won the SX Shaper Award this year for its outstanding performance in making large-scale changes to help improve the environment and support community sustainability.
Forum highlights village food security
Life, Published on 06/06/2024
» Skal International Bangkok is holding a special luncheon talk focusing on the theme "Pride & Joy", at Chatrium Residence Sathon, Narathiwat Ratchanakarin 24, on June 11.
'Mission to Space' drive underway
Business, Published on 05/10/2023
» Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CP Foods) has launched its "Thai Food - Mission to Space" campaign at the Sustainability Expo 2023.
Overdue return to land of rocket men
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 02/07/2023
» Last weekend I found myself in the Northeastern province of Yasothon for the first time in more than 20 years. It brought back fond memories as there was a time ''Yaso" was something of a home away from home.
Royal inspiration for a sustainable future
Published on 26/09/2022
» Thais who have learned His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great’s Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP) are ready to put it into action as the whole world increasingly moves toward sustainable development, said Sumet Tantivejkul, Secretary-General of the Chaipattana Foundation.
Civic study can help make solid citizens
News, Published on 08/08/2022
» In 2004, the United Nations declared that Civic Education For All was a resolution for the new millennium and a mandate for the United Nations Development Programme. The initiative was focused on nurturing respect for all, building a sense of belonging in humanity and helping learners become responsible and active global citizens.
‘Captain Condom’ turned the tide in war on Aids, overpopulation
New York Times, Published on 06/08/2022
» Mechai Viravaidya twice saw Thailand in desperate trouble — first from a ruinous population explosion and then from the Aids epidemic — and he responded to both crises the same way: with condoms and his own considerable charisma.
Tackling online gender bias
Life, Published on 08/04/2019
» Khunying Lin Srivisanvaja was the first Thai woman to receive a medical degree and practise medicine in Thailand. Sumalee Viravaidya, a journalist, ensured a gender equality clause was added to the Thai constitution. Khunying Yai Damrongthammasan was a devout dhamma practitioner who wrote a widely celebrated Buddhist text.