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Four shining stars of 2023
News, Published on 15/03/2023
» To mark International Women's Day this month, extraordinary women from a wide range of fields who have inspired change in their communities through the pursuit of excellence have been named the Bangkok Post's Women of the Year.
A creative accounting
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/02/2023
» Sophie, a young pianist, dreams of performing at a concert hall. When she gets an invitation letter, she feels overjoyed and begins to prepare for a debut, though with a sense of foreboding. On concert day, the sound of music comes from nowhere. She finds that it is created by the ghosts of past performers, yet continues to play her instrument. Her performance brings the ghosts peace, and they gradually disappear. As time goes by, Sophie becomes a successful pianist, but she never forgets the event.
Merger study paints a grim picture
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/10/2022
» The merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) would hamper market competition and make a hike in service fees more likely, according to the latest study by an international independent adviser.
A pioneer reveals clues to success
News, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 29/03/2022
» In any discussion of successful businesswomen in Thailand, Jakkaphong "Anne" Jakrajutatip, chief executive of SET-listed JKN Global Media, is always in the front row.
Committee finalised for data protection act
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/01/2022
» The committee responsible for spearheading tasks for the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) has been established, unlocking the process ushering in necessary subordinate regulations as the law is set to be fully enforced in June.
We cannot lose control of technology
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 19/01/2022
» The advent of Covid-19 has accentuated digitalisation and its close linkage with automation, algorithms, and artificial intelligence ("the three A's"). The Asian region interfaces closely with this phenomenon, especially because it is the most populous continent. It is also a region with a large number of non-democracies and semi-democracies. This panorama invites care to prevent misuse of those three As.
Visualising the infodemic
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 08/11/2021
» The government needs to be faster and be more precise in dealing with fake news, especially fake news concerning Covid-19, said the Minister for Digital Economy and Society, Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.
Class of Covid-19
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 20/08/2021
» Stepping out into the world as a fresh graduate during a pandemic has been undeniably difficult. Transition into adulthood is tough enough without Miss Rona, who has caused the decline of job opportunities, an unstable political situation and loss of life experiences, to name a few on the tip of the iceberg. However, this is a reality that millions of young Thais face today. Guru speaks to a few to learn about their beginnings at adulthood and resources they can turn to for help.
Artist highlights the scourge of plastic pollution
Life, Published on 07/07/2021
» Plastic pollution is one of the most crucial issues the planet is facing. However, many people don't take it seriously, thinking that plastic is recyclable. The fact is we can't store, maintain or recycle all our stuff and plastic that isn't recycled gets partially washed into the ocean.
Recovered patients 'should get the jab'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/05/2021
» People can contract Covid-19 after recovering from it and they should be vaccinated, says virologist Yong Poovorawan.