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Getting employed after retirement
Oped, Published on 25/07/2024
» The question of what to do after retirement and employment becomes increasingly pertinent in countries around the world including Malaysia which is making its transition into an ageing society, with an extended average lifespan of 74.8 years, according to 2023 data from the Department of Statistics.
Trade Policy and Strategy Office promotes 'farm-to-face' products
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/07/2024
» So-called "farm-to-face" beauty products are a growing trend in response to environmental sustainability, providing promising opportunities for rural entrepreneurs, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Fight against Aids ‘needs more resources’
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 23/07/2024
» MUNICH - World leaders have pledged to help end the Aids pandemic as a public health threat by 2030, but doing so will require more resources and better protection of human rights, says Winnie Byanyima, the executive director of UNAIDS.
Prepare for a future of heat waves
Oped, Published on 23/07/2024
» People across Asia have eagerly awaited the end of heat-wave season, which now appears to be drawing to a close. In my home country, the Philippines, the first typhoon of the year arrived in late May, lowering temperatures that had climbed to nearly 50° Celsius (122° Fahrenheit). Over the previous few months, the record-breaking heat led to school closures, a spike in emergency room visits, reduced productivity, and a return to remote work.
Man kills police officer then himself in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/07/2024
» A mentally ill man committed suicide after shooting dead a policeman who was trying to negotiate an end to a family hostage drama at a house in Bangkok, early Sunday morning.
Move Forward seeks to legalise porn, sex toys in Thailand
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/07/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) is pushing a proposal to amend the Criminal Code to legalise the adult entertainment industry and its related products -- including pornographic materials and sex toys -- in an effort to break the taboo surrounding the topic and better regulate the industry.
Man kills police officer, then himself after taking family hostage in Bangkok
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/07/2024
» A mentally ill man committed suicide after shooting dead a police lieutenant colonel who was attempting to negotiate an end to a family hostage drama at a house in Bang Bon district, Bangkok, early Sunday morning.
From ATMs to flights, epic IT crash leaves trail of chaos
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/07/2024
» LONDON - In what will go down as the most spectacular information technology (IT) failure the world has ever seen, a botched software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings Inc crashed countless Microsoft Windows computer systems around the world on Friday.
Organic approach to sustainable well-being
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/07/2024
» Although progress has been made in production and policy measures, organic agriculture is still considered to be at an early stage of development in Thailand when it comes to major actors such as private companies, government projects, grower cooperatives, grassroots support groups and non-government organisations.
AI Fund, KXVC partner to develop local AI startups
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/07/2024
» Renowned global artificial intelligence (AI ) pioneer AI Fund has teamed up with KX Venture Capital (KXVC) to develop AI startups and train young people to utilise AI, with the aim of enhancing Thailand's competitiveness.