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Fugitive political activist turns up in New Zealand
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/08/2024
» Political activist Panupong "Mike Rayong" Jadnok, who is facing a lese majeste charge for posting a defamatory message about His Majesty the King last year, on Thursday appeared in New Zealand, where he is expected to apply for political asylum and start a new life.
Johns Hopkins Teams Up with Thai Partners to Combat Childhood Blindness
Published on 29/08/2024
» Johns Hopkins and Thai Partners Unite to Fight Childhood Blindness Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, in collaboration with Chiang Mai University and supported by the Yoovidhya family, launches a multi-year project to improve diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases in children across Thailand. Pictured from left: Mr. Thanit Buakhiew, Jun Kong, M.D., PhD., Dr Neil M. Bressler, Khun Awika Chaengchenkit, Assistant Professor Atchareeya Wiwatwongwana, Assoc. Prof. Voraporn Chaikitmongkol, and Mr. Wanchard Boonsom, at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital.
Thammasat Business School: Cultivating Future Business Leaders in ASEAN
Published on 29/08/2024
» For 86 years, the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, Thammasat University, a.k.a. Thammasat Business School (TBS), has proven itself as a leading business school not just in Thailand but globally. TBS stands as Thailand's first Triple Crown Business School, receiving international accreditation from three prestigious institutions: AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) from the United States, EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) from the European Union, and AMBA (Association of MBAs) from the United Kingdom. Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this Triple Crown accreditation. Moreover, TBS has been ranked the number one business school in Thailand and the fourth in Southeast Asia according to CEOWorld Magazine's "The Best Business Schools in the World 2024." Its MBA, Global Executive MBA (GEMBA), and Master in Finance (MIF) programs are also ranked first in Thailand by the QS World University Rankings 2024.
Teen rescued from scammers in Cambodia
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/08/2024
» The teenage son of a secretary to the Chaiyaphum mayor was brought back safely to Thailand on Wednesday, after being abducted to Cambodia and held for ransom.
Siriraj Hospital Partners with Novo Nordisk for Chronic Disease Research
Published on 28/08/2024
» Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. The aim is to promote collaboration in the study and research of medications for diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. This collaboration will also provide opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research and offers researchers more options in clinical studies. Additionally, this partnership also aims to facilitate training, joint research projects, and the exchange of innovative information and knowledge.
Scholar calls for booze law overhaul
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2024
» An instructor at Thammasat University has joined a chorus of voices espousing measures to promote alcohol consumption, including extending the hours of retail sales.
Navara Rangsit Klong 2: Luxury Living Amidst Nature’s Serenity
Published on 27/08/2024
» Villa Kunalai PCL reaffirms its leadership in the “suburban housing happiness” lifestyle with the launch of its latest project, Navara Rangsit Klong 2, at a prime location in Klong 2, Pathumthani, increasing investment opportunities in the residential sector. Valued at over 7 billion baht, the newly launched property, spanning 330 rai, highlights its "Rangsit Forest Field," a clubhouse garden with over 24,000 square metres of green space.
ThaiHealth and CMMU Launch Real-Time Well-Being Tools
Published on 26/08/2024
» At the College of Management, Mahidol University (CMMU), Dr Pongthep Wongwatcharapaiboon, Manager of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), addressed a seminar summarising the study and development of tools for sustainable organisational well-being. He stated that ThaiHealth’s 10-year strategy for promoting organisational well-being focuses on five key areas: 1. Impact, 2. Scaling up, 3. Alignment with the 7+1 organisational well-being goals, 4. Sustainability, and 5. Innovation and technology. ThaiHealth's network of healthy organisations has continuously advanced organisational well-being and developed tools to enhance workers' well-being within the context of current working conditions and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, challenges remain in measuring and rapidly evaluating well-being within organisations, particularly when businesses require real-time insights.
Singapore keen to boost collaboration
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/08/2024
» Singapore is keen to find new opportunities to deepen cooperation in the education sector with Thailand, according to its ambassador.
Prominent virologist says mpox jabs only needed for at-risk groups
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/08/2024
» Mpox vaccines are necessary only for at-risk groups, not the general population, as the disease is less contagious than Covid-19, according to a prominent virologist.