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The crafting of Asean's 'protector' role
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 04/08/2021
» The Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) was established just over a decade ago to promote and protect human rights in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). Yet, its activities, to date, have been more to do with promotion activities, such as workshops, rather than protection measures, such as to receive complaints and to provide remedies.
System to help agents hone digital skills
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/08/2021
» The Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA) is developing an e-examination and online learning system to help insurance agents refine their digital skills and survive in the era of social distancing.
Banthoon nabs lifetime achievement honour
Business, Published on 04/08/2021
» Financial journal The Asian Banker has presented an award to Kasikornbank (KBank) chairman emeritus Banthoon Lamsam for "lifetime achievement in leadership in the financial services industry".
Windows facelift is on the cards
Life, James Hein, Published on 04/08/2021
» Today we start by looking at Windows 11. Microsoft is getting closer to its new major Windows version, expected at the end of the year. According to the marketing blurb it is focused on "simplified design and user experience" along with a few new key features, including Android support.
Services at malls closed in 16 additional provinces
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/08/2021
» The temporary closure of commercial bank branches in department stores, shopping centres and community malls has been expanded to 16 additional provinces in the dark red zones from the original 13 provinces, according to a statement by the Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) yesterday.
Army helicopter flies patients home
News, Published on 04/08/2021
» An army transport helicopter began a service taking Covid-19 patients back to their home province for treatment yesterday, flying people with mild symptoms from Bangkok to Tak and Phitsanulok.
Where did we go wrong in the battle against Covid?
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 04/08/2021
» In January, a mere seven months ago, I and two of faculty members at the College of Local Administration, Khon Kaen University, co-authored a paper titled, "Locally-Driven Action in Pandemic Control: A Case of Khon Kaen Province". This article presented the results of a study that examined the local action taken in Covid-19 control and prevention measures in Khon Kaen. At that time, Thailand was among the leading nations in the world in Covid control.
Khon Kaen hosting Isan Festival
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 04/08/2021
» In the midst of the virus crisis, the Creative Economy Agency (CEA) has joined hands with the private sector, creative entrepreneurs and educational institutes to bring the northeastern town of Khon Kaen back to life with the Isan Creative Festival 2021, which runs until Aug 15.
Order goes in for 27m more pills
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/08/2021
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) will purchase another 27 million tablets of the antiviral drug favipiravir this year and next year for the treatment of Covid-19 patients.
Indian man dies of injuries following apartment fire
News, Sutthiwit Chayutworakan, Published on 04/08/2021
» SAMUT PRAKAN: An Indian man died from burns suffered in a petrol-fuelled fire he was believed to have started himself in his apartment in Muang district on Monday night. police said yesterday.