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The dark web
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 21/06/2017
» Mobile phones have increasingly become children's primary access point to the internet and almost 100% of the devices are smartphones -- with children exposed to cyberbullying on social media.
Easing the way for the elderly
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 09/11/2016
» Wristbands that alert caregivers to health emergencies. Speaking robots to assist the elderly. The Internet of Things for healthcare efficiency. As Thailand edges closer to becoming the first emerging country of Southeast Asia to become an ageing society, technology creators here have worked to develop innovations that will ease the burden of the population and ensure a better life for the elderly.
Bring IT on home
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 25/05/2016
» To address the healthcare needs of the growing ageing population in Asia, Philips has recently launched its new APAC Centre of Excellence, located in Singapore to function as a powerhouse in the field of healthcare technology in the region and the world.
Become a maker!
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 26/08/2015
» Maker Faire is an event that celebrates art, craft, engineering and science and was started in San Francisco and New York. It has since expanded all over the world to countries including Tokyo, Rome, Detroit, Oslo and Shenzhen and is now making its way to Thailand.
A new modern age
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 18/02/2015
» Supak Sudsawad, 81, often used to watch her daughter playing with a tablet, but had no idea how it worked. Unlike other elderly people who perhaps believed technology was something they could never understand, however, Supak usually asks her daughter how the device works. She only wished she could learn how to benefit from it.
Always room for improvement
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 24/09/2014
» A great deal of excellent software programs created by young Thai talents have usually ended up receiving an award, after which there is no further development. But now many of those applications will prove their worth as they have been promoted for improvement through the “Tor Kla Hai Terb Yai” (Sprout Up) project, a collaboration between the National Electronics and Computer Technology Centre (Nectec) and Siam Commercial Foundation.
Beware of the online bullies
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 08/05/2012
» The phrase "This will be certainly heard by Kru Angkana" may not be as hot now as it was last month when a cyber-bullied student uttered the words in a YouTube clip, but it has not reduced the problem of children who suffer online bullying. In fact, it's getting harsher since parents and society lack understanding in dealing with the problem.
Anticipate and innovate
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 08/03/2011
» The most searched terms online in 2010 by Thais can be interpreted as the trends that are shaping contemporary Thai society. Entertainment, technology and society were the three most popular categories, reflecting a change in consumer behaviour.