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Too much screen time 'bad for kids'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/02/2026
» Excessive screen exposure is one of the leading causes of developmental delays among young children, according to a new report by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Thailand's economic growth target faces several risks
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/01/2025
» Growth in Thailand's tourism and export sectors, together with government investments, will likely help spur the economy this year, according to the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC). However, whether or not the country can achieve 3% GDP growth this year, a goal set by the government, still remains to be seen, it says.
Online sexual abuse now at severe levels in Thailand
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2024
» The growing threat of sexual harassment on social media is having a severe impact on children and the young, according to Thailand's National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
National Economic and Social Development Council says 1 in 70 people a suicide risk
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/05/2024
» About 10 million people in the country have mental health problems and almost 11% of them are at risk of committing suicide, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Rules needed 'to rein in influencers'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/03/2024
» The government should rein in social media influencers to prevent them from churning out unethical or even illegal content, suggested the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Politicians must check their promises
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/03/2023
» As political parties step up their election campaigns, with each of them rolling out a plethora of populist policies, concerns have arisen over the long-term budget burden if the poll winners translate these policies into practice.