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Communication breakdown
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/07/2025
» Athipat Boonleang, a deaf gay rider, was on the way to deliver a parcel. Confused by the customer's location, she sent a text message to no avail. She contacted an online sign language interpretation service only to find that it is suspended.
More interpreters needed
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/06/2025
» More sign language interpreters will be hired to support the 400,000 hearing-impaired people nationwide, says the Social Development and Human Security Ministry.
A bigger role for the disabled
Oped, Published on 20/10/2022
» Ten years ago, the Asia-Pacific region came together and designed the world's first set of disability-specific development goals: the Incheon Strategy to "Make the Right Real" for Persons with Disabilities.
How Tolstoy hurts Putin's attempt to rewrite history
Oped, Published on 10/08/2022
» On April 10, Moscow police arrested Konstantin Goldman for brandishing a book in public. Mr Goldman had posted an image on social media in which he posed holding a copy of Tolstoy's War and Peace next to a section of a World War II monument that commemorates Kyiv's status as a Soviet "hero-city" -- a distinction given to cities that endured some of the harshest moments of the Nazi invasion. He was charged with violating Russia's prohibition against discrediting the military, a new law that carries a punishment of up to 15 years in jail.
Hacks to Heal Our Planet: ESG idea pitching announces 4 winners
Published on 26/07/2022
» SCG has announced four winning pitches for its "Hacks to Heal Our Planet: ESG Idea Pitching" project. The project integrates ESG concepts from over 262 submissions by youths from Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The project seeks to inspire young people to help the world transition to a sustainable future.
Reflections of Hong Kong
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/06/2022
» In response to the improving Covid-19 situation in many countries and relaxed preventive measures, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) introduced the campaign "Arts In Hong Kong" as part of Art Basel to promote the city as an international culture destination.
Wagglers, winkers and grasshoppers
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 27/09/2020
» A half-hearted spring-cleaning session at home during the week came to a welcome halt when I unearthed a long-lost copy of Have Fun With Thai Proverbs collecting dust under a pile of disintegrating paperbacks. Written by Dr Duangtip Somnapan Surintatip, the book is a reminder that there is a common thread to proverbs around the world. As the title suggests, it can be fun putting long-standing expressions into a Thai context.
Stormzy makes Galstonbury history, but sign interpreter steals show
AFP, Published on 30/06/2019
» GLASTONBURY (UNITED KINGDOM) - British grime star Stormzy made history before throbbing crowds at the Glastonbury music festival this weekend -- but it was Tara Asher, his sign language interpreter, who may have stolen the show.
PEA and Major host an exhibition in Honour of His Majesty the King and release a film accompanying Thai royal anthem
Published on 14/05/2019
» On the auspicious occasion of the Coronation of King Rama X, Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has therefore joined forces with Major Cineplex Group to organise an honorary exhibition and short film entitled “Translating the Royal Anthem” which accompanies the Thai royal anthem during 10-12 May 2019, 10 am-10 pm, at ICON CINECONIC, 6th floor, ICONSIAM.
Outstanding films of 2018
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 28/12/2018
» From the spiritual to the scary, many genres had quality offerings.