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Dragonfly’s H.E.A.L. Summit 2024: Transformative Leadership Journey
Published on 24/06/2024
» Dragonfly, a leading platform in Asia for leaders to catalyse social change for a more inclusive and harmonious society, has announced the latest instalment of its annual Dragonfly H.E.A.L. (Harmony, Empathy, Acceptance, and Love) Summit.
Darkest days before the dawn
Published on 23/06/2024
» The economy is currently at one of its bleakest points, but economic experts expect the situation to bottom out in the second half of the year now that the national budget has been rolled out.
The economic benefits of cannabis
Oped, Published on 19/06/2024
» Thailand is at a crossroads between accepting cannabis as a new kind of product or restricting its usage only to medical needs. Social views are divided: one side focuses on the negative effects on society, such as negative impacts on family and community relationships, while the other side stresses the positive effects, including easier and cheaper access for medical uses and contributions to the economy in terms of production, employment, and tourism-related activities.
Addressing the skills gap
Published on 17/06/2024
» Recent decisions by two Japanese automakers to close their plants in Thailand affect the country's standing as a leading global car producer, once dubbed the "Detroit of Asia".
Climate change bill ramps up efforts to cut emissions
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/06/2024
» Thailand's first climate change bill is prompting businesses to step up efforts to fight global warming, with a recent project co-developed by Chevron Thailand and Prince of Songkla University aiming to cut carbon dioxide emissions for rubber plantations.
Inspiring Success: Highlights from Bangkok's Thailand Wellness Asia Summit 2024
Published on 14/06/2024
» Thailand, with its successful hosting of the third annual Thailand Wellness Asia Summit (TWAS) event in 2024, is paving the way for Asia to become the wellness hub of the world. The event kicked off with a grand opening ceremony at the Intercontinental Hotel, Bangkok. Held from 11 June to 14 June, the event is one of Southeast Asia’s largest gatherings on wellness, witnessing participation from over 30 countries with over 1,000 attendees.
AIT Awards Honorary Doctorate to ADB President
Published on 12/06/2024
» The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has awarded Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the economic, social, and technological advancement of Asia and the Pacific.
Huawei Ranks Third in Thai IaaS Market 2023
Published on 12/06/2024
» Gartner®, a renowned international research institute, recently released a research report “Market Share: IT Services, Worldwide 2023”. The report shows that Huawei ranks No.2 by revenue in China's IaaS market and No.3 in that of Thailand.
Maybe not so united
Published on 08/06/2024
» Some critics are beginning to suspect the populist programme may not see the light of day and that the ruling Pheu Thai Party, ironically, may not be all that upset if the axe falls on it.
Gulf, AIS unite for highland solar networks
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/06/2024
» Gulf Energy Development, Advanced Info Service (AIS) and the Highland Research and Development Institute (public organisation) have teamed up to improve the living quality of Thais in highland areas through the "Green Energy, Green Network For Thais" project.