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UOB Expands Digital Education for Thai Students
Published on 27/02/2024
» UOB Thailand has expanded its UOB My Digital Space (MDS) program to benefit 4,000 students across six provinces, increasing from 3 to 6 schools, spanning Kanchanaburi, Surat Thani, Khon Kaen, Chonburi, Phayao, and Lampang. The flagship regional education program aims to bridge the digital divide, ensuring students in disadvantaged areas have the necessary tools to succeed in a digital future and contribute meaningfully to the growth and prosperity of ASEAN.
Thailand expresses intent to become OECD member
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/02/2024
» Joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) would elevate the country's standards and help create a better quality of life for Thais, says Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to the prime minister.
PM to court EV investors in Germany
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/02/2024
» The government is aiming to attract car manufacturers in Germany to invest in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in Thailand during Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's official trip to the country next month, Deputy Prime Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara said on Saturday.
Amid global risks, investment themes for Thailand
Published on 24/02/2024
» The global economic and investment landscape at the beginning of 2024 bears some similarities to the start of last year. Stock markets that are performing well -- Japan, the US and Europe, as well as India -- have advanced in the range of 3-15%, while emerging markets such as Thailand, Hong Kong and China have shrunk by 2-5%.
Korean doctors’ walkout starting to hurt
Published on 21/02/2024
» SEOUL - Emergency rooms in South Korea are overcrowded, with major hospitals having to cancel scheduled surgeries, after thousands of trainee doctors joined a protest walkout on Wednesday, as a minister warned of danger to seriously ill patients.
S. Korea trainee doctors stage walkout
Reuters, Published on 20/02/2024
» SEOUL - More than 1,600 trainee doctors in South Korea's major hospitals staged a walkout on Tuesday to protest against a government plan to admit more students to medical schools, stoking fears of delays to surgical operations and patient treatment.
Key portals to Global Digital Compact
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 09/02/2024
» This year will witness the formulation and adoption of the UN-backed Global Digital Compact if all goes as planned. It will provide a policy framework for digital relations worldwide, although not yet equivalent to a binding treaty. What, then, are the stakes, the key portals to the digital future?
Build strong foundations for all
Oped, Published on 26/01/2024
» As educators and students celebrate World Education Day this week, this moment provides an opportunity to reflect on the transformative power of education. And East Asian countries have a particularly relevant historical experience.
Key steps of Thailand's bid to join OECD
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 16/01/2024
» Thailand finally submitted a letter of intent to the Organization of Economic and Cooperation Development (OECD), fulfilling a long ambition to become a strong market-based economy that is more globally competitive.
Key reforms needed in Thailand
Business, Published on 03/01/2024
» Thailand has achieved remarkable economic and social progress in recent decades. The economy has picked up since the pandemic, buoyed by a strong rebound in tourism.