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Could the study of humanities be automated?
Oped, Published on 29/09/2022
» There has been much hand-wringing about the crisis of the humanities, and recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) have added to the angst. It is not only truck drivers whose jobs are threatened by automation. Now, they are demonstrating proficiency in the tasks that occupy humanities professors when they are not giving lectures: namely, writing papers and submitting them for publication in academic journals.
Not their fault
Oped, Postbag, Published on 19/08/2022
» Re: "Uni staffer axed for swiping fees", (BP, Aug 17).
The magic of movies
Life, Published on 09/04/2019
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) under the Royal Patronage of HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana has recently focused on a number of Russian classical works. For its concert at the Thailand Cultural Centre tomorrow, the RBSO moves firmly into the late 20th and early 21st centuries with a programme devoted to film soundtracks featuring the music from four classic movie musicals. Titled "Music From Great Movie Musicals", the concert under the baton of Vanich Potavanich is presented in honour of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
Late King's wishes for Thai children
News, Published on 12/01/2019
» As Thailand celebrates National Children's Day today, I wish to share my recollection of a memorable audience with His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and his profound message and wishes for the children of Thailand and the world. I had the great honour to meet the late king on Nov 12, 1998. I was then serving as Unicef's regional director for East Asia and the Pacific, based in Bangkok. The occasion of my audience with the late king at Chitralada Palace was to accompany visiting Unicef executive director Carol Bellamy. Also accompanying us was the late Thai foreign minister Surin Pitsuwan.
The Internet of Things and 21st-century SCM (Part 2)
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 20/09/2017
» We continue our exploration of the impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on supply chain management with one of the clearest and most concise articles we have come across, from the software services provider Intelyt.
The strategic operator: paradox or priority?
Business, Published on 02/11/2016
» Almost every week, we hear about a new innovation that promises to "change the face of supply chains". These bold claims rarely come to fruition, but when they do, their impact can be rapid and global. Many of these potential business game-changers are, first and foremost, supply chain game-changers, which is indicative of the increasingly strategic nature of the supply chain within organisations.
Businesses gauge hit from bombings and arson
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/08/2016
» Businesses in Thailand are likely to be affected by the series of attacks in seven southern provinces on Thursday and Friday. Investments and tourism bookings look poised to see many knee-jerk cancellations though authorities feel the country's tourism sector should recover soon.
Consumers win as veteran editors move online
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 04/08/2016
» In recent years, magazine closures have become so common, it is anticipated that print media will come to the point of extinction as 21st century readers move completely to consuming information from computers and digital devices.
Valentines roses: Highest price in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/02/2013
» A dozen roses in even rich countries like the US only costs 3,000 baht but in Thailand they cost 4,000 baht.
Floods: World Bank on damage & recovery
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/11/2011
» 660 billion baht in property loss & 700 billion in lost opportunities. Flood impact "not all negative as it would spur spending."