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Sign up for a medicine hackathon at Siriraj Hospital
Life, Published on 27/08/2024
» Interested doctors, nurses, pharmacists, marketers, students and graduates have until the end of the month to apply for "Siriraj x MIT Hacking Medicine", a three-day hackathon which will take place at the Grand Auditorium, Srisavarindira Building of Siriraj Hospital, from Nov 1-3.
Championing accessibility
Life, Published on 19/08/2024
» Pat Bourne, Ireland's ambassador to Bangkok, self-identifies as a part-time advocate for disability. Upon arriving in Thailand two years ago, he hit the ground running, making it a part of his mission to identify and champion businesses that support equal accessibility and inclusivity.
Canine weddings on the rise in China
Life, Published on 08/07/2024
» It was a dream wedding, complete with picturesque outdoor setting, white lace gown and a delectable cake. The perfect day for golden retrievers -- Bree and Bond -- to tie the knot in front of their closest human and canine friends.
Love, beauty, violence
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 24/05/2024
» Last year, the world embraced Barbie and Poor Things, two outstanding films that tapped into the state of female consciousness in the 21st century. At the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which ends tomorrow, women-driven stories of all stripes are pushed further up (or down) the emotional spectrum. A noticeable number of titles premiering at the influential festival feature female protagonists in varying states of joy and distress -- and to varying results. Powerful acting by female talent also injects life and spirit into those stories, hailing from all corners of the Earth.
A celebration of creativity and innovation
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 02/02/2024
» Over 1,000 research projects and inventions from Thai and international researchers feature at "Thailand's Inventors' Day" from today until Feb 6, daily from 9am to 5pm. The venue is Bitec Hall 100-102, Bang Na-Trat Road.
A spotlight on the North
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/12/2023
» Even though winter winds arrived later than normal this year, Chiang Mai Design Week is on schedule and running for its ninth edition until Sunday, encouraging both local residents and tourists to discover the ancient capital of the Lanna kingdom through 200 intriguing programmes.
Dissident author warns Russians in Europe to be on guard
AFP, Published on 20/10/2023
» FRANKFURT - Russian author Sergei Lebedev's novel "Untraceable", about an undetectable toxin used to target Kremlin critics, was released a few years ago but has taken on added resonance as alleged poisonings have multiplied.
Austria celebrates last surviving shock ‘actionist’ artist
AFP, Published on 28/09/2023
» VIENNA - Several shows are recognising Guenter Brus, the last surviving key member of Vienna's famed "actionists", who turned 85 this week and whose radical movement broke new ground using the body to make art.
Exploring sustainability at SX2023
Life, Published on 25/09/2023
» The Sustainability Expo 2023 (SX2023) will bring myriad activities to inspire everyone to help create a better future and sustainable lifestyle, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, daily from 9am to 9pm, from Friday to Oct 8.
A glimpse into an ageing society
Life, Published on 11/09/2023
» According to the Department of Provincial Administration, in 2022, almost 19% of Thailand's population of 66,090,475 were aged 60 or over -- officially elderly people. This data does not include the elderly not counted in the census, which could raise the percentage to as high as 20%. Bangkok's percentage of elderly people is 21.48%, Chiang Mai's 21.14%, and Nonthaburi's 20.14%. These figures suggest that Thailand is on the verge of becoming a super-aged society.