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The modern classroom
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 29/11/2017
» Data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technology are a big influence not just in the world of marketing and social media, but in education as well.
Nostra Map plots path for those paying respects
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 25/10/2017
» In remembrance of late King Bhumibol and in gratitude for his contributions to the country, people can find assembly points in Bangkok and suburban areas to place sandalwood or flowers for the royal cremation ceremony via a mobile app.
Smartening up their act
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 12/10/2016
» Education is certainly one of the fundamental drives to steer the country towards Thailand 4.0, or a value-based economy. With this notion in mind, a Thai start-up has attempted to revolutionise the school management system.
Sticker price
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 04/05/2016
» Think of popular sticker characters designed by Thais and what comes to mind are Khan Kluay, Pang Pond and Bloody Bunny. That's perhaps no longer the case, as over 10 outstanding new sticker characters are expected to be born this year.
Creating a community of characters
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 22/07/2015
» Character design in Thailand was once the reserve of only a small number of established companies like 2Spot Communication, Vithita Animation and Kantana Group, who, by and large, managed to bring the bulk of their characters, including Bloody Bunny, Biscuit, Unsleep Sheep and Luko to different formats like animated features, games and merchandise.
Mind your language
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 01/04/2015
» Online language translation service Google Translate is smart, of course. But many times it is not smart enough after users complained they were unsatisfied with the results, which often do not make sense.
Languages, lifestyle and leading ideas
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 29/10/2014
» Amy Kunrojpanya, head of communications and public affairs for Google Thailand and Indochina, is a woman of many talents. The Australian speaks eight languages and has volunteered her time and skills with several community development organisations in Southeast Asia, including Thailand. She has transformed challenges into opportunities and found the motivation to strive towards her goals.
Gaming, Japanese-style
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 28/05/2014
» With the steady growth of the digital content market in Japan during past years, a shortage of domestic resources and skills has led firms to outsource work to other countries, with Thailand as a top priority.
Train yourself to act properly
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 03/04/2014
» One day while waiting for the Skytrain at Victory Monument station, with everyone queuing in two lines, a man rushed in and stood at the exact spot where the doors of the train were supposed to open. Once the train approached the platform, the doors opened and passengers from inside started to get off. When the man was about to step in, a good-looking guy who also stood in line told him quite politely: “Why don’t you queue up? Go get in the line!” The second part of his sentence sounded commanding. The man then bowed his head in shame and walked slowly to the end of the line.
Land of the rising son
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 31/10/2013
» Pakistani-born Jamil Ahmad has mastered the Japanese language. The corporate competitiveness manager at HSBC Global Asset Management Japan says experience is one of the best tools to mastering anything a person sets their heart on.