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America's technology blind spot
News, Published on 09/12/2024
» Nationalism has emerged as a potent force shaping global tech policy, nowhere more so than in the United States. With Donald Trump returning to the White House for a second term, his vision for America's technological future is coming into sharper focus.
True Corporation Champions “Tech for Good” with Bold Innovations
Published on 28/11/2024
» In an era of rapid global change, societies face increasingly complex challenges influenced by diverse factors. In Thailand, social issues such as the rising number of missing persons among elderly individuals with Alzheimer’s disease are becoming more pressing. In 2022, approximately 770,000 elderly individuals were reported to have dementia. Vulnerable groups, including over 300,000 individuals with autism, further highlight the need for tailored solutions. Additionally, human-wildlife conflicts, particularly involving wild elephants, have impacted over 156,066 households annually, causing damage to agricultural land, injuries, and fatalities.
Trump II's intellectual foundations
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 22/11/2024
» It seems counterintuitive and contradictory to think of an intellectual foundation behind United States President-elect Donald J Trump when he is professedly unintellectual, even anti-intellectual. But make no mistake. Mr Trump is merely a phenomenon. Understanding it reveals his worldview and consequent policy prospects. But doing so requires seeing the Trump phenomenon as it is rather than why and how it is detested by countless millions of us. Indeed, the biggest difficulty when analysing Mr Trump and his second administration is the global disdain he elicits.
Revolutionising education with AI
Life, Published on 18/11/2024
» AI, the buzzword du jour, evokes a range of perceptions, from intimidation due to its potential to "steal our jobs", to inspiration from its vast opportunities. In a world where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, AI has permeated various aspects of our lives, particularly for Gen Alpha (born around 2010) who grew up with technology as close friends.
Be it red or blue: SE Asia's pivot is true
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 05/11/2024
» Red or blue, the next US administration must firmly engage with Southeast Asia and its regional organisation, Asean, to protect its strategic interests.
ThaiHealth and CMMU Launch Real-Time Well-Being Tools
Published on 26/08/2024
» At the College of Management, Mahidol University (CMMU), Dr Pongthep Wongwatcharapaiboon, Manager of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), addressed a seminar summarising the study and development of tools for sustainable organisational well-being. He stated that ThaiHealth’s 10-year strategy for promoting organisational well-being focuses on five key areas: 1. Impact, 2. Scaling up, 3. Alignment with the 7+1 organisational well-being goals, 4. Sustainability, and 5. Innovation and technology. ThaiHealth's network of healthy organisations has continuously advanced organisational well-being and developed tools to enhance workers' well-being within the context of current working conditions and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, challenges remain in measuring and rapidly evaluating well-being within organisations, particularly when businesses require real-time insights.
Protect democracy and journalists
Oped, Published on 13/06/2024
» 'Foreign agent", "undesirable", "extremist". For thousands of independent journalists trying to live and work in Russia, these words can be life-changing.
Silk mavens still weaving their spell
Published on 13/05/2024
» Thai sericulture is trying to adapt to the growth of technology and the impact of global warming, with support from authorities and overseas experts.
The key to transforming a health crisis
Oped, Published on 25/04/2024
» Despite the relentless stream of bad news from around the world, there are still reasons for optimism. One notable example is the renewed push to localise pharmaceutical production in Africa, demonstrating how even catastrophic events like a pandemic can lead to positive, unforeseen outcomes.
Bigger and better
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/03/2024
» Thailand is buzzing with anticipation as it gears up for the 52nd National Book Fair and the 22nd Bangkok International Book Fair, scheduled to begin tomorrow at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Running until April 8, the fair promises an array of literary treasures, with over one million books sprawled across an expansive exhibition area exceeding 20,000m².