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Deep-sea ‘golden orb’ mystery solved
Published on 25/04/2026
» Explorers sent a robot 2 miles under the ocean near Alaska to look for odd creatures, and unexpectedly struck gold.
What have we learned about education?
Published on 25/04/2026
» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation has had a rare moment in the headlines lately under the leadership of former prime ministerial hopeful Yodchanan Wongsawat. He has outlined several major plans not only for schooling in Thailand, but also for the development of its workforce to meet global demands.
Thailand intensifies AI efforts in bid to close the skills gap
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/04/2026
» Aiming to build artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty, the Digital Council of Thailand (DCT), the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) have forged a partnership to bridge the gap between high-level research and commercial application, while addressing a talent shortage.
Iran defies US blockade to claim Hormuz tolls
AFP, Published on 23/04/2026
» TEHRAN - Iran has banked the first proceeds from the tolls it is exacting on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior official said Thursday, as disruption triggered by the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic continued to batter the world economy.
Rupture, reform and how to rebuild
Oped, Published on 23/04/2026
» The world is teetering on the edge of a cliff. Russia, China, and the United States are using their military and economic power in the ruthless pursuit of power and domination. In doing so, they have ruptured an international system that for 80 years was characterised by rules, institutions, and a measure of cooperation.
AIS, ministry join forces to promote AI-ready workforce
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/04/2026
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) has upgraded its digital literacy scheme to promote artificial intelligence (AI) literacy as part of a nationwide skills push.
No Iran delegation sent to US talks yet as truce expiry nears
AFP, Published on 21/04/2026
» TEHRAN - Iran said Tuesday it has not yet sent a delegation for new peace talks with the United States, as the temporary ceasefire which paused the Middle East war was set to expire.
AI hits academia
Oped, Postbag, Published on 21/04/2026
» Re: "Universities face age shift", (Editorial, April 18).
LGBTQ+ still face much hardship
News, Published on 18/04/2026
» Celebrations swept across Asia when Thai drag performer Tharathep "Gawdland" Thaweephon, 24, won during the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World, becoming the programme's first Asian champion.
Universities face age shift
News, Editorial, Published on 18/04/2026
» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) is not a coveted portfolio in politics. Political parties have treated this portfolio as a consolation prize and often appoint new politicians to look after the country's higher education affairs.