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Mexico's Covid orphans face daunting return to school
AFP, Published on 26/08/2021
» VERACRUZ (MEXICO) - Days before Mexican classrooms reopen, Andrea Montero's mind is made up -- it is too soon after their father's sudden death from Covid-19 for her three children to go back.
Chillin' in the kitchen
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 20/08/2021
» For many of us, being stuck at home during the pandemic means a lot of free time to learn new skills whether it's art, gardening or cooking. For those that decide to spend their time in the kitchen to try and not be a complete noob at cooking, it may have been a funny and perhaps somewhat dangerous experience. Enter Selena + Chef, where Selena Gomez, known for her acting and music talents, takes on her little to non-existent kitchen skills. With the help of professional chefs Zooming in from all over, she gets a crash course on cooking. Guru speaks to Aaron Saidman, who developed the show and serves as one of the executive producers, and asked him what it was like producing a show early on in the pandemic and whether the possibility of Gomez cutting herself or burning her house down gave him a heart attack.
Keep schools clean
Oped, Postbag, Published on 14/08/2021
» The deprivation of basic sanitation and hygiene needs at school cries out for attention as pandemic demands focus on online education, but now is a chance to fix the system to equalise access to and the maintenance of sanitation standards and hygiene practices at schools.
Protecting the pachyderm
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 09/08/2021
» One of last week's non-Covid 19 news was about a DLTV (Distance Learning Television) class for kindergarten students, whose teacher taught them the names of native animals.
Volunteers to the rescue
Life, Published on 09/08/2021
» When Bangkok was placed back under lockdown, 31-year-old dentist Nisara Tanarerkchai temporarily shuttered the About Tooth Dental Clinic due to the surge in daily infections.
Death by bureaucracy
News, Published on 07/08/2021
» A chorus of criticism is circulating accusing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha of being out of touch with reality and underestimating the gravity of the Covid-19 crisis.
Kids need help now
News, Editorial, Published on 20/07/2021
» Jiravithi Jitjak, a teacher from a state school in Nakhon Pathom province, submitted a letter to the House education committee on Saturday.
Centara Extends “Work From Hotel” Long Stay Offer in City and Beach Destinations
Published on 08/07/2021
» Leading hotel operator Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced the extension of its “Work from Hotel at Centara” offer. The move follows sustained demand from guests looking for a safe place to work remotely and families looking for a change of scenery while engaged in online learning.
Huawei Donates Labour SIM Cards to Help Empower Persons with Disabilities and the Most Vulnerable During Pandemic
Published on 22/06/2021
» Shown in photo: Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat (4th left), Deputy Labour Minister, receives Labour SIM cards from Mr. Abel Deng (center), CEO of Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd., in the presence of ML Puntarik Smiti (2nd left), Advisor to Deputy Minister of Labour, Mr. Suchart Pornchaiwiseskul (4th right), Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour, Ms. Jiraporn Punyarit (3rd right), Deputy Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Mr. Chusak Chantayanon (3rd left), President of Disabilities Thailand and representatives of disabled and vulnerable people.
Designer creates 'Third Eye' for 'phone zombies'
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/06/2021
» A South Korean designer has come up with a solution for "smartphone zombies" who can't take their eyes away from their screen.