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Seek casino referendum
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/04/2024
» If the Srettha government is to proceed with its plan to build entertainment complexes with casinos, it must first seek a referendum.
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Deliver riders work rights
News, Editorial, Published on 05/04/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recently issued a praiseworthy landmark ruling regarding the status of hundreds of thousands of food delivery platform riders in Thailand, many of whom have been complaining of unfair treatment from the platform owners.
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Put culture first in old town revamps
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 28/03/2024
» Will Thailand's old towns include their old communities as they are renovated? In many of these important districts, institutional owners of land are apt to evict legacy tenants to make way for redevelopment, threatening vintage architecture and eroding vibrant local cultures and ways of life.
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Deeds fair and foul
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/03/2024
» The decision to visit Phuket this week by the Lower House's committee on business development is timely as the issue of fierce competition brought on by illegal foreign businesses in tourist towns is grabbing headlines.
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The power of gender equality
News, Published on 11/03/2024
» It is hard to find a word that is more relevant to the world's greatest challenges and policy priorities than "inclusion", the theme of this year's International Women's Day. Inclusive, green economic growth that benefits all of society is an essential component of sustainable prosperity, social cohesion, competitiveness, and geopolitical stability. Supporting a "just transition" that includes all members of our societies is crucial to ensuring that climate action and the digital transformation lead to a more sustainable and secure world.
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The rise of consumer cryptocurrency
News, Published on 26/02/2024
» Since its inception with the launch of Bitcoin in 2008, blockchain technology has gone through numerous cycles of public attention. Over time, growing interest and investment in the best-known cryptocurrencies has led to greater acceptance, as highlighted by the US Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) in January. While blockchains and their associated "crypto" assets have yet to be adopted by a truly broad base of consumers, that is starting to change, owing to a shift in how these technologies are being used.
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Doing good can give a business competitive edge
Oped, Peter Singer, Published on 13/02/2024
» It seems counterintuitive, but in a capitalist economy, doing the most good can provide a competitive edge. I am not referring to businesses that donate a tiny percentage of their profits to charities or tell you that they are reducing greenhouse gas emissions. I am talking about businesses that donate 100% of their profits -- or close to it -- to effective charities that do a lot of good.
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Braving hurdles for green transport
News, Sumet Ongkittikul, Published on 10/01/2024
» 'Match your words with your actions." That was the message from teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg when she sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 2019 instead of flying to attend the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York.
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The threat that is persuasive AI
News, Published on 08/01/2024
» What does it take to change a person's mind? As generative artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in customer-facing systems -- think of human-like phone calls or online chatbots -- it is an ethical question that needs to be addressed widely.
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You too, may one day have your own satellite
News, Published on 20/12/2023
» The Space Race, launched more than 60 years ago, kickstarted an unprecedented boom in travel and communications beyond our planet. But it was a realm only available to national governments with multibillion-dollar budgets. Private industry has now taken over the sector, making personal satellite ownership a fast-approaching reality for consumers.
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