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Rights, freedoms hang in balance
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 30/12/2023
» The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) capped 2023 by celebrating its 75th birthday just before the year's end. As the seminal UN document on human rights, it is closely linked with the four freedoms: namely, freedom of expression, freedom of worship, freedom from want and freedom from fear. Where are we in that long march towards their realisation?
METALEX 2023: Unveiling Cutting-Edge Innovations in Metalworking
Published on 23/11/2023
» RX Tradex proudly inaugurates "METALEX 2023," the preeminent machine tools and metalworking technology event serving ASEAN, showcasing the latest innovations from over 2,500 brands representing 50 countries and featuring 7 International Pavilions. This edition surpasses its predecessor in scale and anticipates a turnout of over 95,000 participants.
Elon Musk issues warning about 'humanoid robots' in AI 'age of abundance'
AFP, Published on 03/11/2023
» LONDON - The owner of X Elon Musk on Thursday predicted the future with AI would be an "age of abundance" with a "universal high income" instead of a universal basic income but warned of "humanoid robots" that might chase humans.
Time for action on low birth rate crisis
Oped, Somchai Jitsuchon, Published on 25/10/2023
» While changes in the criteria determining who is eligible for the old-age allowance by the outgoing Prayut Chan-o-cha government caused a stir, the issue of a low birth rate -- another important aspect of Thailand's aged society -- has not been discussed much.
Going global
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/07/2023
» Why are Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) unable to penetrate foreign markets as other countries do? Apart from a lack of courage in tackling obstacles to international trade, Thai SMEs' lack of research and development (R&D) is one of the key factors hindering them from entering the global market.
Time travelling with human rights
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 03/07/2023
» If humanity had to travel with human rights (past, present and future), what might be pivotal dates interplaying with our destiny? 1993, 2005, 2023 and 2033 might well be candidates for testing our recent chronology.
Not ready for dystopia
Oped, Postbag, Published on 14/01/2023
» Re: "Five automation predictions for 2023" (Business, Jan 11) and "Five tech predictions for 2023 and beyond" (Business, Jan 10).
Five automation predictions for 2023
Business, Published on 11/01/2023
» The past few years have seen many organisations make tech-driven changes at a rapid pace. As society becomes more digital, embracing technology and effectively managing new processes is key to the success of almost every business.
Bangkok conference examines the future of robotics
Life, Published on 22/11/2022
» Universal Robots, a leader in collaborative robots, or cobots, is hosting "Collaborate APAC 2022", the largest such conference in the Asia Pacific region, at The Athenee Hotel, Witthayu Road, tomorrow from 9am to 5pm.
NBTC sets out plan to boost broadband
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/10/2022
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has outlined the country's broadband infrastructure development under the "Giga Thailand Infrastructure" project, expected to start next year with the support of its Universal Service Obligation (USO) 3.0 scheme.