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Preparation can help save lives
Oped, Published on 26/07/2024
» Yesterday, we joined the global community in observing World Drowning Prevention Day, dedicated to raising awareness and accelerating action on global drowning prevention.
FGM and the need for Islamic scholars
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 20/07/2024
» There was a small victory in The Gambia this week when a proposed law to legalise female genital mutilation (FGM) was defeated by human rights campaigners. It was quite a small victory, however, because the great majority of little girls in The Gambia are still being mutilated by the professional "cutters" who move from village to village.
AI in the spotlight
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/07/2024
» In today's digital age, artificial intelligence has become increasingly integrated into people's daily lives, from movie recommendations on streaming platforms to virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa and semi-autonomous technology in Tesla vehicles. As a result, the misuse of AI is becoming an issue of concern.
African swine fever outbreaks spreading in Vietnam
Published on 15/07/2024
» HANOI, Vietnam - African swine fever outbreaks are spreading in Vietnam and could affect its food supplies and put upward pressure on inflation, according to a government document.
Hamas is withdrawing from Gaza cease-fire talks, AFP reports
Published on 14/07/2024
» Hamas is pulling out of cease-fire talks, a senior official told AFP, a day after an Israeli air strike on Gaza aimed at killing two top Hamas officials left at least 90 people dead and 300 injured.
SX TALK #4: Embracing Diversity in Society
Published on 12/07/2024
» The revelation of sexual preferences is becoming more open and accepted, leading to a broader understanding of gender diversity beyond just male and female. The SX TALK SERIES #4, under the theme HEALTHY PRIDE “Healthy Diversity,” featured four expert doctors from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, discussing attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community and social acceptance and equality at C asean SAMYAN CO-OP, 2nd floor, Samyan Mitrtown, recently.
Supporting Thailand's transition to a low-carbon society
Business, Published on 02/07/2024
» Record-breaking heatwaves in the summer and flash floods during monsoon season are expected to become the "new normal" as Thailand adjusts to extreme weather.
The biggest killer you never considered
Oped, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 28/06/2024
» Some of the world's big challenges get a lot of attention. Climate change, war and immigration are constantly in the news and receive large funding from states and private philanthropies. Other significant problems like tuberculosis and nutrition receive less airtime and awareness but count among major global priorities, with funding allocated.
'Urgent call' to prevent pandemics
Published on 21/06/2024
» Madrid: An independent panel co-chaired by former president of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and former prime minister of New Zealand Helen Clark has issued the latest report titled “No Time to Gamble: Leaders Must Unite to Prevent Pandemics.”
BMA, businesses join hands in dengue war
News, Published on 17/06/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Department of Disease Control are teaming up with businesses to raise public awareness of dengue fever, which is growing more prevalent as climate change increases the range of mosquitos that carry the disease.