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South Korea to ban mobile phones in classrooms
Published on 27/08/2025
» SEOUL - South Korea passed a bill on Wednesday to ban the use of mobile phones and other digital devices in school classrooms nationwide, as concern grows about the impact of heavy social media use among the young.
Holidays take toll
Postbag, Published on 02/08/2025
» Re: "Thailand still has chance to shine", (Opinion, July 31).
Philippines orders removal of gambling ads amid addiction fears
Published on 11/07/2025
» The Philippines’ gaming regulator has ordered the immediate dismantling of all gambling billboards and advertisements across the country amid worries over a growing betting addiction in the Southeast Asian nation.
Thailand weighs casino legalisation
News, Dave Kendall, Published on 08/07/2025
» As Thailand edges closer to legalising casinos under its proposed Entertainment Complex Bill, the debate over potential benefits and risks is intensifying.
Italian Brainrot: the weirdly addictive AI trend
Kannika Thampanishvong, Published on 27/06/2025
» If you're a parent with a school-aged child, chances are you've heard some bizarre sounds coming from your kid's room -- things like "Tung Tung Tung Sahur" or "Tralalero Tralala." These odd noises stem from a phenomenon called Italian Brainrot, which has captured the imagination of children and teens around the world.
Thaksin's 'high noon'
Postbag, Published on 01/06/2025
» Re: "Whitewash on way?", (PostBag, May 30).
Your horoscope for May 30 - June 5
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 30/05/2025
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
Europe seeks to break its US tech addiction
AFP, Published on 16/04/2025
» BRUSSELS - With President Donald Trump more unpredictable than ever and transatlantic ties reaching new lows, calls are growing louder for Europe to declare independence from US tech.
Urgent issues at hand
News, Editorial, Published on 07/04/2025
» As a wave of crises -- a devastating earthquake, a deadly building collapse and the looming shockwave of 36% import tariffs imposed by the United States -- hits Thailand, it is both startling and deeply disconcerting to see the ruling party channelling its energy into a fast-tracking its casino legislation.
Protecting children in the age of AI
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 01/03/2025
» The age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is very much here. The term "generative AI" is now commonplace, with the public fascinated with how AI can actively produce content such as written and audio creations. In fact, the world is moving towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), whereby robots will be able to match and even outdo human intelligence. Aptly, its relationship with children (under 18 years) invites reflection and precaution.