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School overhaul gains pace in Chiang Mai
News, Published on 04/08/2025
» Chiang Mai: The Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA) is leading a major overhaul of the education system, with a strong focus on rural and under-resourced schools.
Banks help sugar farmers combat PM2.5
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2025
» The amount of PM2.5 air pollution has increased in Thailand in recent years, driven by multiple factors such as industrial manufacturing, the widespread use of internal combustion engine-powered vehicles, and the open burning of garbage and agricultural crop residue.
BEM Empowers Students with Top Tutors for TCAS Success
Published on 08/10/2024
» The "16th BEM Takes You to Conquer TCAS" project offers free TGAT tutoring sessions designed to help students secure admission to their desired faculties. Organized by Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) in collaboration with key public and private sectors—such as the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), and Bangkok Metro Networks Company Limited (BMN)—this initiative aims to create equal learning opportunities for Thai youth.
Time to address today's learning crisis
Oped, Published on 04/10/2024
» Every May, an alert on my phone nudges me to purchase carnations for my former political science teachers, Prof Lee and Prof Kim. Three decades after I last sat in their classrooms, I wonder if they would still recognise the name written on the tag. But sending my flowers on South Korea's National Teachers Day is the least I can do to thank them for paving the way for my career as a diplomat.
Hong Kong mainland visitor numbers unlikely to 'reach pre-pandemic levels in next 2 years'
Published on 30/09/2024
» The number of mainland Chinese visitors coming to Hong Kong is unlikely to recover to pre-pandemic levels in the next two years despite a rising trend of tour groups and individuals travelling to the city, according to a trade body.
More hotels set to boost Songkhla visitor numbers
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 02/09/2024
» Five new hotels with a total investment of 1 billion baht will open in Hat Yai by the year end to resolve the shortage of hotels in Songkhla's Hat Yai district.
Early education helps shape future
News, Published on 15/07/2024
» During the first five years of a child's life, the brain increases 300% in size but more importantly, the neural connections which allow the brain to function increase even more. During the crucial first three years, synaptic linkages surge from zero to 1,000 trillion, far more than at any other time in life. One can therefore make the case that supporting early brain development is one of the most critical investments a society can make. In fact, Nobel Laureate James Heckman found that there is a positive 13% return on investment for early childhood education programmes.
Chinese robot 'guide dog' could be visually impaired’s new best friend
Published on 01/07/2024
» SHANGHAI: It's less furry than a traditional companion, but a six-legged Chinese robot "guide dog" could one day help vision-impaired people live more independently, according to its research development team in Shanghai.
GFAI Launches AI Solutions and Innovations
Published on 29/05/2024
» Guardforce AI Co., Ltd. (GFAI), together with GFAI Robotic Innovation and Solution (Thailand) Co., Ltd., held an exclusive interview titled “GFAI LUNCH AND LEARN: NAVIGATING THE AI ERA” to launch AI Solution Software and three latest innovations: LinguaBot, Barism, and Wish Note. These innovations are designed to meet the needs of a variety of businesses efficiently. GFAI also revealed that the business has grown 50% in the first quarter compared to last year, along with emphasising trends in the use of robots and AI in business that continue to grow in the global market.
We need climate adaptation now
Oped, Published on 05/04/2024
» The announcement made by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) is a grim warning of record-high temperatures. The entire nation is bracing for scorching hot weather this month, with forecasters saying temperatures look set to reach 44.5 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country. For example, the mercury level in the Thoen district of the northern Lampang province reached 42C on Monday and yesterday, the hottest temperatures for this year’s summer so far. Meanwhile, the TMD reported the temperature of Muang district was not far behind at 41.8C.