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Asian Institute of Technology Thailand
Published on 19/08/2018
» The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) promotes technological change and sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region through higher education, research and outreach. Established in 1959, AIT is an autonomous, international postgraduate institution situated 42 km north of Bangkok. Faculty, researchers, staff and students come from around 45 countries and form a unique international community. Students are admitted to its three schools – Engineering and Technology; Environment, Resources and Development; and Management. AIT has graduated more than 20,000 alumni now taking up leadership positions in government, academia, businesses, and regional and international organizations/institutions in more than 100 countries around the world.
Shocked into action
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 19/08/2018
» The death of Jaruwit Janthet, a 17-year-old student who committed suicide by jumping from the fifth floor of his school building in Si Sa Ket on Aug 10, has sparked concern over bullying in schools and the need to raise awareness about teen suicide and depression among Thais.
Has the eurozone learned from its Greek odyssey?
AFP, Published on 19/08/2018
» BRUSSELS - Greece will formally turn the page on its debt saga this week, but the eurozone remains vulnerable to further crises, with economists particularly worried about the situation in Italy.
Student Union calls on Prayut to scrap new 'code of conduct'
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 18/08/2018
» Representatives from the Student Union of Thailand gathered at the Education Ministry on Friday to demand a revision of a proposed amendment to student conduct regulations issued in 2005. They say the amendment will have a negative impact on their freedom.
Straitjacketing kids into world of old fogies
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 18/08/2018
» A lot of people, once they reach adulthood, seem to forget that they, too, were once children. That could explain why they try to deny children the pleasure (and pain) of childhood.
Avenues of illogicality
News, Postbag, Published on 18/08/2018
» Re: "PM Prayut wants Bangkok traffic relief in 3 months", (Online, Aug 15).
Discover the Culture of Minimal Luxury by One.Six Development
Published on 17/08/2018
» Unlock the ultimate contemporary lifestyle where time travels at its own pace, allowing for a life of convenience and refined luxury. Indulge in the city’s favourite brunch spot just around the corner, enjoy a freshly brewed cup of coffee while observing the Thonglor crowd, touch base at your office within a few walking steps, or breeze through Bangkok traffic effortlessly by way of the metropolis’ fastest mode of transportation. Then return to your usual speakeasy bar and enjoy your favourite drink with friends and savour the last moments of the day in a green tranquil oasis, hidden within this bustling metropolis.
'Thank you' party on Sept 6 for Wild Boars' saviours
Online Reporters, Published on 17/08/2018
» The government has organised a "thank you" party at the Royal Plaza in Bangkok on Sept 6 for the more than 60,000 people involved in the rescue of the Wild Boars football team from flooded Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai province about two months ago.
Beware the nanny state
News, Editorial, Published on 17/08/2018
» The cabinet made an unwelcome decision on Tuesday that shows its disrespect for freedom, rights and privacy of young people. It approved a draft ministerial regulation curbing the conduct of students as well as where they can go. Containing blanket and broad restrictions, this regulation is prone to be used a tool to control rather than protect students. Ultimately, it will do more harm than good.
UTCC survey finds corruption ebbing
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/08/2018
» Thailand's corruption situation improved in the first half of the year, thanks in part to the government taking serious action with respect to the temple funds embezzlement scandal and irregularities in an embezzlement-hit welfare fund intended to help poor students.