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The missing agenda
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/02/2026
» Rights groups have urged political parties to push for gender equality in the upcoming poll on Sunday, calling for enhanced protection against domestic violence and more inclusive policies for the gender-diverse community.
Huawei unveils B81,000 trifold smartphone ahead of Apple's iPhone 17 reveal
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/09/2025
» Huawei Technologies has launched the Mate XTs - its second trifold smartphone, which is more affordable than its predecessor - just five days before Apple is set to unveil its new iPhone 17 series.
The rise of rental companions
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 22/07/2025
» A recent post on Facebook read: "Buddy Home Care is starting a new service called Children for Rent. It is for seniors in need of companions. Maybe they want to go to the doctor, shop, run errands, or want someone to accompany them. Maybe they just want someone to be there. We charge only 350 baht per hour. Please book a time slot in advance. Currently, the service is available in Chiang Mai. PS: Proceeds will go to seniors charity."
Microsoft's quantum conundrum
Life, James Hein, Published on 12/03/2025
» If you've been keeping up with quantum computer news, you will have seen the Microsoft Marketing announcement on topological q-bits and a potential quantum computer in a few years. I was planning to write about this in some detail, but it turns out the reality may not meet the marketing. Surprising, I know, but the announcement implying Microsoft has q-bit technology ready to go and scale is speculative. They don't have any physical models, just some tests and a theory that has already been challenged by the physics community. It will take a while to go through all the published data, but the Microsoft quantum computer could be decades, not years, in the future, if ever.
L'Oréal Thailand: Leading beauty with sustainability & inclusion
Published on 07/11/2024
» L’Oréal Groupe in Thailand, a leader in the global beauty industry, stands out not only for its business success but also for its commitment to sustainability and social inclusion. As part of the largest beauty conglomerate worldwide, L'Oréal Thailand champions values that emphasise both business growth and corporate responsibility, placing people and inclusivity at the heart of its mission. This approach aligns with L'Oréal's global mission, the very purpose of which is to "Create the Beauty That Moves the World." This vision, which has driven the company for over a decade, imbues every brand within its portfolio with the purpose of making a positive impact on society and the environment.
Thailand's green transition: Embracing the electric vehicle wave
Life, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 27/09/2023
» Pinpawee Pulsawad, a 38-year-old owner of a maid services company in Saraburi province, harbours no regrets about her decision to purchase an electric car for her daily commute.
Driving towards a green future
Life, Published on 13/09/2023
» Charting the electric pulse of Thailand’s roads, UOB’s U-Drive is powering a green revolution, steering the nation towards a cleaner, sustainable tomorrow.
'Angry, shocked' stage stars fear for future of British arts
AFP, Published on 04/07/2023
» AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France: As a wealth of British theatre and opera maestros cross the Channel to perform at French festivals this summer, many are worried about the state of live arts back home.
Financing for a green transition
Life, Published on 10/05/2023
» Climate change and global warming are no longer a future concern but rather immediate threats. Extreme heat, drought, temperature shifts and wildfires among others are currently wreaking havoc on people around the world.
Freelance artists need rights protections, union says
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 06/12/2022
» A recent survey by the Creative Workers Union Thailand (CUT) shows that almost 80% of illustrators have commission-based, underpaid jobs, highlighting the precarity of freelancers who have no access to financial security, welfare benefits orlegal protection.