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The future is now
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/02/2024
» At KMITL Innovation Expo 2024 this weekend offers an impressive deep dive into the forefront of technological advancements in the country.
Art and algorithms
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/11/2023
» Nalada Taechanarong, entrepreneur and art enthusiast, visited an exhibition in Hong Kong in 2018. There, she was captivated by Raymond Tijssen's (also known as 0010x0010) audio visual installations and interactive live show, a collaborative project with a Hong Kong artist.
A tech-packed adventure
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/07/2023
» South Korea is among the popular destinations for Thai tourists due to its cultural heritage, historical landmarks, natural landscapes, the entertainment industry and lack of visa requirements -- Thai tourists only need a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) approval.
A cleaner ride
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/04/2023
» Three-wheeled vehicles, or tuk-tuks as they are known, are popular among tourists in Thailand due to their distinctive appearance and ability to provide a unique local experience. However, when start-up company Urban Mobility Tech (UMT) surveyed the pain points of passengers in Bangkok using public transportation, they responded that tuk-tuks did not have a standard price and the vehicles created noise and air pollution. In 2017, UMT decided to launch Muvmi, an electric tuk-tuk company, to provide an environmentally friendly and safe public transportation option to Bangkokians.
Innovating for a better tomorrow
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/11/2021
» Innovative ideas can help develop a country. So in order to encourage people to think outside the box, the National Innovation Agency (NIA) named "100 Faces Of Thailand's Innovation Inspirers 2". These 100 people are recognised for inspirational ideas, works and achievements in six categories -- artists, designers, social movers, technology entrepreneurs, creative entrepreneurs and knowledge providers. The long list includes public figures and specialists from different fields.
Pet adoptions made easy
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/03/2021
» When Ae* saw a stray dog get hit by a car, she decided to take it to a veterinarian. However, when the vet informed her about the expenses, it was too much for her to afford and she took the stray home feeling upset.
'Period rights are human rights'
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/02/2021
» Varangtip Satchatippavarn was aware of the stigma surrounding menstruation since her first period. Period stigma is a misconception that regards women's monthly bleeding as dirty and disgraceful -- a taboo. Whenever Varangtip purchased sanitary napkins, the sellers would put them in double bags, so that other people could not see them. Varangtip also experienced allergic reactions to some sanitary pads, so she changed brands several times. To solve her allergy issue, the 26-year-old eventually launched her own sanitary napkin brand, Ira Concept, which is organic and 99% biodegradable.
Turning to tech for help
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/11/2020
» Married to an abusive man, Nang* experienced physical abuse by her husband on several occasions. In fact, the physical violence affected her brain and movement to the point where she cannot turn her head normally and suffers from head tremors from time to time. To prevent her children from becoming victims of domestic violence, she urged them to move out but decided to stay with her husband because she claimed that if she left him, nobody would take care of him as everyone in his family had already abandoned him.
Old dogs, new tricks
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/11/2019
» New technology and old people don't go well together. At least, that's the stereotype. But try telling that to 76-year-old Pramjit Smitaman, who is spending her afternoon with eight friends learning about video editing using GoPro Quik at the OPPY Club.
IoT for everybody
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/03/2019
» At a Stem (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education workshop in St Francis Xavier Convent School, high-school girls designed many Internet of Things projects, such as a machine to cook eggs automatically, a pillow that can wake a sleeper in the morning with its vibrations, and a clothesline that can keep clothes dry by putting canvas up when it's raining. The software program Maker Playground is a tool behind the girls' successes.