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Mahidol University Earns AUN-QA Certification
Published on 30/07/2024
» Mahidol University is committed to enhancing the quality of its academic curriculum to meet global standards. Since 2018, the university has continuously received certification from the ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance (AUN-QA), with 40 programs earning AUN-QA certification. Notably, during the 373rd AUN-QA assessment, held from January 29 to 31, 2024, two programs at Mahidol University were rated “Six” or “Example of Best Practices” on a seven-point scale used for AUN-QA assessment.
New train tunnel closes for clean-up
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/07/2024
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) closed Thailand's longest train tunnel just after opening it on Sunday, pending a 14-day clean-up after passengers complained of thick dust inside.
Bangladesh's youth uprising has Arab Spring echoes
News, Published on 27/07/2024
» In recent weeks, the Bangladeshi government has cracked down violently on students demanding equitable access to coveted government jobs amid an unemployment crisis. To contain the protests, authorities have shut down all educational institutions, imposed a strict curfew, and cut off internet access. Thousands of police officers and paramilitaries have been patrolling the streets, and more than 170 people have died.
Proactive cybersecurity steps deemed essential
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/07/2024
» Taking proactive measures in cybersecurity through penetration testing and staying informed about emerging threats will help organisations minimise impacts from attackers amid a fast-changing landscape of threats, said Gregory Pickett, chief executive of Hellfire Security and also a white hat hacker.
Retirement lottery to the rescue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/07/2024
» It is alarming that nearly half of the country's workforce, comprising 37.5 million people, lacks a retirement savings plan.
Rebooting the Asean Regional Forum
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 23/07/2024
» When Asean foreign ministers met in Singapore in 1994, they all concurred that dialogue and consultations on political and security issues among major powers and Asean members would be essential in preserving peace and stability in the Asean region. A year later, the Asean Regional Forum (ARF) held its inaugural meeting, which took place in Bangkok and had 18 members, including the Asean 10.
Economic woes 'top priority'
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/07/2024
» The public wants the government to focus on tackling poverty, growing household debt and rising unemployment, according to the latest Suan Dusit poll.
Child refugees finally get aid
Editorial, Published on 21/07/2024
» For the past three decades, Thailand's international standing on child rights protection has been marred by its refusal to recognise the need to assist refugee children. No longer.
Fix delivered for tech outage that caused chaos worldwide
Published on 19/07/2024
» The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has deployed a fix for a software problem that triggered one of the biggest tech outages the world has ever seen, affecting industries ranging from airlines to banking and healthcare worldwide, the company’s CEO said on Friday.
Bangchak Celebrates His Majesty's 72nd Birthday with Social Initiatives
Published on 19/07/2024
» Bangchak Group recently organised the event “Fulfilling Societal Happiness” to commemorate His Majesty the King’s 6th Cycle, 72nd Birthday Anniversary on 28 July 2024. Chaiwat Kovavisarach, Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, presided over the ceremony in honour of His Majesty the King. The event was attended by Bangchak executives and employees, executives from partner, social, and local organisations, neighbouring communities, and the public, and was held at the Bangchak Head Office at M Tower.