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The dangers of digital addiction
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/11/2023
» Eddie* has a choleric temperament which made him difficult for people to deal with. When he was just over two years old, he was given a tablet to play with. After that, he spent a lot of time in front of the screen.
IT companies support ministry's tablet initiative in schools
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/09/2023
» IT firms backed the Education Ministry's plan to provide all students and teachers nationwide with a tablet to promote equal opportunity in education, while suggesting an appropriate strategy regarding device specifications, suitable courseware and the most suitable skills for students.
Two education policies to make a difference
News, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 15/05/2023
» One thing that taxpayers and politicians agree on practically everywhere is that more money should be spent on children's education. This seems like a no-brainer: better education means children get a better start in life. But we need to be careful. Many popular educational investments deliver little or no learning, while we rarely hear about the most effective investments.
Prioritising our most crucial goals
Oped, Published on 23/12/2022
» We traditionally reflect during the end-of-year holidays on the consequences of our past behaviour, as well as contemplating the good to achieve in the 12 months ahead. When we set resolutions, we are striving to determine how we can do better in our own lives. Perhaps we could also take the occasion to consider how we might achieve such improvement on a larger scale.
Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 17/02/2022
» It was a relaxing evening when I wandered down the pristine Wong Amat beach. The Sun sank over North Pattaya's horizon and the azure skies began to turn pink and orange as a brisk sea wind swept through. This looked to be a reward for vacationers staying at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya.
Pandemic is exposing the gaps in Thai education
News, Published on 01/05/2020
» School closures as part of measures to control the spread of Covid-19 pose challenges that will transform the face of Thai education. At present, there are nearly 13 million students stranded at home and 600,000 teachers are unable to teach in their classes.
I want it all!
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/03/2020
» As the amount of those infected with Covid-19 continues to rise, one of the best ways the general public can help limit the spread of the virus is to stay at home and practise social distancing. To make this seemingly indefinite self-isolation and working-from-home period more enjoyable, it's time to make use of streaming platforms to pass our time. Here are five platforms for you to start binge-watching your favourite shows:
No magic pill
Life, Published on 05/11/2019
» Recently, particularly online, it's likely that you've come across advertising trying to convince parents to buy gummy vitamins for kids.
Too much screen time, too little horseplay for kids: study
AFP, Published on 27/09/2018
» PARIS - Only one in 20 kids in the United States meets guidelines on sleep, exercise and screen time, and nearly a third are outside recommendations for all three, according to a study published Thursday.
Tapping into wealth
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 24/09/2018
» Three years ago, corporate consultant Bhaskar Prabhakara and his wife, Lavanya, were looking for a good source of personal investing advice. To their surprise, they struggled to find an advisory service that could give them what they had in mind. To make a long story short, they and their colleagues created one themselves.