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Myanmar man dies of rabies
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has confirmed the first rabies-related death this year after a Myanmar national, 36, died in Rayong province.
Contraceptive shots a first for Thai wild elephants
Published on 28/01/2026
» Thailand has given a contraceptive vaccine to wild elephants for the first time in an effort to control their ballooning population, a conservation official said on Wednesday.
Thai bats carry Nipah virus, but the danger comes from infected tourists
Online Reporters, Published on 26/01/2026
» Some Thai fruit bats carry a strong strain of the Nipah virus, but the bigger danger comes from infected people arriving from countries where there is an outbreak of the disease, health authorities said on Monday.
Out-of-this-world election promises
Online Reporters, Published on 20/01/2026
» Thai voters tired of the usual suspects and looking for a real outside-the-box thinker in the Feb 8 election may have found their champion in Mongkolkit Suksintharanon.
Rising to the AI challenge
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/01/2026
» Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping nearly every sector of society -- from state agencies and private businesses to independent organisations, education and the media. Yet despite AI's growing presence, Thailand remains largely a technology taker rather than a technology maker, relying heavily on foreign platforms and expertise.
Thailand’s AI Moment of Reckoning
Published on 18/12/2025
» As the global economy pivots decisively towards advanced technology, Thailand finds itself at a critical crossroads. The AI Innovation Summit 2025, hosted by the AI Engineering Institute (AIEI) and CMKL University at Club Siam Glowfish, brought together senior government policymakers, industry leaders, global experts and emerging tech talent under a shared urgency. Held under the theme “Enabling Endless Possibilities with AI,” the summit delivered a clear and unified message: artificial intelligence is no longer merely a tool for efficiency, but a foundational economic infrastructure that will shape Thailand’s long-term competitiveness and resilience.
Riceberry could help restore hair
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/12/2025
» Researchers from Chulalongkorn University and Mahidol University are expanding a joint study into the use of Riceberry-derived compounds to address hair loss and premature greying, with a full clinical trial expected to begin early next year.
A young naturalist’s legacy: Johannes Schmidt and the flora of Koh Chang
Kriskorn Wongkornwuthi, Published on 24/11/2025
» 125 years ago, Johannes Schmidt was still an unknown young naturalist in Denmark, even as colonial tensions gripped Siam, particularly along the eastern coast from Chanthaburi and Trat to Koh Kong. During King Rama V’s 1897 European visit, Denmark became a key destination, and the King was warmly received by King Christian IX at Amalienborg Palace.
'Human-faced’ spider goes viral
Online Reporters, Published on 03/11/2025
» A photo of a spider with markings on its abdomen resembling a human face has gone viral in the Thai Facebook group “What Is This?” after a user in Yasothon province posted it, asking what species it was. Commenters identified it as a crab spider (family Thomisidae) - a species harmless to humans.
Remembering a lifetime of devotion
Online Reporters, Published on 25/10/2025
» Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother has long been a symbol of boundless compassion and unwavering dedication to the Thai people.