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The future of Thai education in an ageing society
Online Reporters, Published on 16/06/2025
» One of the most alarming signals for Thai society is the steady decline in the number of children being born. According to a study by Mahidol University, Thailand recorded as many as 1,221,228 births in 1971. But the birth rate has been on a downward trend since 1984.
Thailand commits to decent work for all
Published on 11/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 10, 2025 – Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has reinforced Thailand's commitment to creating decent work opportunities and ensuring social justice for all workers during his address to the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva.
'Hurt': Ukrainians in Poland worried by rise of nationalists
AFP, Published on 05/06/2025
» WARSAW — For several months, Halyna Muliar watched Poland's presidential campaign from home in Poznan, worried as candidates swerved further to the right and increasingly aimed nationalist slogans at Poland's 1.5 million Ukrainians -- war refugees and economic migrants.
Vietnam scraps two-child limit as birth rate declines
AFP, Published on 04/06/2025
» HANOI — Vietnam's communist government has scrapped its long-standing policy of limiting families to two children, state media said Wednesday, as the country battles to reverse a declining birth rate.
Startup investor targets Thai tech firms
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/05/2025
» Thai-born Silicon Valley investor Jeep Kline has launched the impact fund Raisewell Ventures, which invests in the US and Southeast Asia using Thailand as a strategic hub for innovation.
South Korea is facing a triple challenge
Oped, Lee Jong-wha, Published on 30/05/2025
» Few countries have transformed themselves as dramatically as South Korea has over the last half-century. A poor, authoritarian country with annual per capita income of less than US$400 (13,000 baht) has become a vibrant and prosperous democracy, with direct presidential elections, peaceful transfers of power, and a per capita income of more than $33,000.
Bumrungrad’s AAA Center Named Asia’s No.1 Joint Surgery Hub
Published on 29/05/2025
» According to the World Health Organization, back in 2019, about 528 million people worldwide had osteoarthritis — with about 73% being over 55 years of age and 60% being women. In Thailand, over 6 million people suffer from osteoarthritis. Research shows that 70% of knee pain cases do not receive proper treatment, potentially leading to more serious issues over the long run.
Cannes 2025: What's on our watch list
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 13/05/2025
» The 78th edition of Europe's biggest film festival starts today. We take a look at some notable titles across different sections -- Competition, Un Certain Regard, Directors' Fortnight and Critics' Week -- including a Thai film.
Local managers can meet elderly needs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/05/2025
» Academics are urging the government to better respond to the growing needs of the elderly population by investing in the training of community-based managers.