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UNICEF aims to cut infant death rate
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2018
» About 1,886 babies are due to be born in Thailand today, accounting for 0.49% of the estimated 385,793 newborns globally on New Year's Day, Unicef said yesterday.
Eight dead, 13 missing after boat capsizes in Indonesia
Published on 01/01/2018
» JAKARTA: Eight people were killed after a boat carrying 48 passengers including children sank off Indonesia’s Kalimantan island on Monday, rescue officials said.
Five cops shot in western US, 1 fatally
Associated Press, Published on 01/01/2018
» DENVER: A man fired more than 100 rounds at sheriff's deputies in Colorado early Sunday, killing one and injuring four others, before being fatally shot himself in what authorities called an ambush. Two civilians were also injured.
Violin virtuoso Paloma So to perform in fundraising concert
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/01/2018
» Let's begin the first Saturday of 2018 by attending a concert for a good cause. Childline Thailand Foundation, better known in Thai as SaiDek 1387, which provides services for destitute and vulnerable children, in collaboration with Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, Bangkok Bank and the Stock Exchange of Thailand Foundation will stage for the first time a charity orchestra concert with a violin recital performance by 12-year-old virtuoso violinist Paloma So.
With higher prices, revenue at Angkor Wat skyrockets
Published on 02/01/2018
» Revenue from the sale of entrance tickets at the Unesco-listed Angkor Archeological Park in Siem Reap province rose by 72.5% in 2017, reaching US$107.9 million.
Learning to build a better future
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/01/2018
» While going to school is an unexciting ritual among many children, it is viewed as an extraordinary routine by those who see its true value.
Tulips triumph in Buri Ram
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 03/01/2018
» Tulips are blooming in Buri Ram. Besides the many archaeological sites and ancient ruins dating back to the Khmer Empire and a famous football club, the province is home to Play La Ploen, a floral destination in the Northeast that showcases a variety of cool-climate flowers.
Human resource wish-list for 2018
Christopher Bruton, Published on 03/01/2018
» Wouldn't it be wonderful if all our New Year wishes could be granted in the next twelve months? Actually the wishes expressed below could all become realities, or, at least, a start made on them, if government policy-makers have the determination to address these issues. Our New Year wishes for 2018 fall into three categories: some that would enhance the skills of young people entering the labour force; some that would benefit those already in the labour force; and finally some that would benefit those in the evening of their working lives or beyond.
Foreigner to complete ultra-sporting feat for Thai charities
Life, Published on 04/01/2018
» Greg Wallace, a former businessman who completed the 800km North Bike Ride from Bangkok to Khao Lak of Phangnga in 2011, will return to join the 10th Annual Hands Across The Water Bike Ride on foot, from Jan 15-23.
Universities ask: What do students want?
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 04/01/2018
» Engineering, dentistry and nursing are likely to be the most popular fields of study which Thai university students will pursue this year, according to a recent trend analysis conducted by the Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT).