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    Making mascots

    Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 10/05/2017

    » When someone mentions the Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan, the image that pops up in our heads is that of a black furry bear, with circular red cheeks and wide eyes. The mascot is called Kumamon, and it represents the success of character design, associating a recognisable image with a place -- a symbol that works culturally as well as economically. Kumamon was estimated to generate over 123 billion yen (37.7 billion baht) in income in 2014, according to the Bank of Japan, and functions as an effective tourism promoter.

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    Testing, testing

    Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 11/01/2017

    » Playtorium Solutions is the first start-up from MFEC, managed and run by the group's employees. Based on its experience in mobile-application testing, the start-up now is working on a Community Test System (CTS), helping companies and mobile-app developers test the application.

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    Easing the way for the elderly

    Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 09/11/2016

    » Wristbands that alert caregivers to health emergencies. Speaking robots to assist the elderly. The Internet of Things for healthcare efficiency. As Thailand edges closer to becoming the first emerging country of Southeast Asia to become an ageing society, technology creators here have worked to develop innovations that will ease the burden of the population and ensure a better life for the elderly.

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    Negotiating heavy traffic

    Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 13/07/2016

    » The Electronic Government Agency (EGA) was founded in 1997 as a central unit to utilise information and communication technology among various government agencies. Two decades later, it is on course to develop many tools through the analysis of big data with the hope of promoting efficiency among government offices as well as for the benefit of taxpayers.

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    Just too prompt

    Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 18/07/2016

    » A friend of mine in Trang province asked in a chat group if she should register on PromptPay. Many senior people in her community, she said, have been approached to apply for the service since they will be able to receive the state's living allowances faster and more conveniently.

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    Accounting for success

    Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 14/10/2015

    » After encountering a great deal of trouble in organising his accounts while running his own business, Kridsada Chutinaton decided to create FlowAccount, a free online cloud accounting platform tailored for freelancers and small firms.

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    Home-grownlittle helpers

    Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 01/10/2014

    » The sheer quantity of stuff on the internet can cause major headaches especially if you're trying to find a very specific piece of information, but end up getting sidetracked or lost because of data overload. But if you're searching online for a training course that meets your needs, Course Square might be the perfect solution.

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    Girls' education gets Intel boost

    Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 27/03/2013

    » Removing barriers in girls' education _ the old demons such as early and forced marriage, domestic slavery, sex trafficking, gender violence and discrimination _ means not only a better life for girls, but a safer, healthier, and more prosperous world for all.

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