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Chulalongkorn University Honours Thailand’s Most Powerful Brands
Published on 02/09/2024
» The Department of Marketing at Chulalongkorn Business School hosted the “Most Powerful Brands of Thailand 2024” awards ceremony, recognising excellence across 29 product categories. This event represents the most extensive brand survey in Thailand. Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, D.Phil. (Oxon.), Acting President of Chulalongkorn University, presided over the ceremony and presented the awards to brand executives at Chulalongkorn University's auditorium.
Urban planning for an ageing society
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/08/2024
» While smart cities are seen as providing some of the solutions to the problems thrown up by an ageing society in Thailand, the needs of the elderly should in fact be put at the heart of smart city construction, according to academics from Chulalongkorn University.
Siriraj and MIT Host Southeast Asia's First Aged Care Hackathon
Published on 23/08/2024
» Following two successful hackathons in the past two years, Siriraj Hospital is set to make history by collaborating with MIT Hacking Medicine, a student-led initiative at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that has helped launch over 100 companies since its founding in 2010, for the third edition of its annual hackathon event.
Ageing society a boost for care industry
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/08/2024
» The country's ageing society is helping the elderly care industry to thrive, says the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Thai students win medals at International Nuclear Science Olympiad
News, Online Reporters, Published on 07/08/2024
» Four Thai students won one gold medal and three silver medals at the first International Nuclear Science Olympiad 2024 (INSO 2024) which concluded on Wednesday.
Signs of hope amid HIV ‘second wave’
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 03/08/2024
» The recent spike in HIV infections among groups of young people in the Asia Pacific region is a serious concern, and countries need to invest more in prevention and intervention, says Eamonn Murphy, the UNAIDS regional director for Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe Central Asia.
Move Forward seeks to legalise porn, sex toys in Thailand
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/07/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) is pushing a proposal to amend the Criminal Code to legalise the adult entertainment industry and its related products -- including pornographic materials and sex toys -- in an effort to break the taboo surrounding the topic and better regulate the industry.
Ajinomoto Unveils 2024 Business Plan for Well-Being
Published on 03/07/2024
» Ajinomoto Co., (Thailand) Ltd., a global leader in the creation of ‘Eat Well, Live Well’ lifestyles, recently unveiled its business plan for 2024, aiming to solidify its position as one among the top 10 leading food manufacturers in Thailand. By collaborating with the government, Ajinomoto aims to transform Thailand into a world-class Agriculture and Food Hub. This initiative features a Comprehensive Healthy Nutrition Promotion Strategy and the introduction of an innovative product line distinguished by its use of AminoScience to enhance consumer health. Ajinomoto is also expanding its market leadership by launching the “i-LiveWell” application, an AI Well-being Platform, and by continuing the “Thai Farmer Better Life Partner” project to support the sustainable growth and prosperity of Thai farmers.
Saha Group Backs Ramathibodi's Senior Care Initiative
Published on 01/07/2024
» Saha Group has pledged its support to the Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital in their ambitious Senior Complex Project. This initiative focuses on developing a comprehensive residential and care facility for the elderly, promoting academic and technological collaboration, knowledge exchange, and providing expert consultation. The goal is to establish a prototype for comprehensive elderly care, serving as a learning and research centre for medical personnel and volunteers.
Poll on workplace abuse triggers alarm
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2024
» Activists are pressing for equality, respect for human dignity and safe office environments to prevent sexual exploitation and harassment in the workplace, following a recent survey in which one-quarter of office workers had observed some kind of sexual harassment in their places of work.