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VGI to operate in Indonesia
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 13/12/2018
» VGI Global Media has formed a joint venture with Sinar Mas Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Indonesia, to operate an integrated media platform on the mass transit system, planning to pour some US$30 million (984 million baht) into the new company next year.
SkyDisc looking to spread AI solutions
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 18/05/2018
» SkyDisc, a Japan-based artificial intelligence (AI) solution developer, is broadening its AI solutions in Thailand by collaborating with academic institutes and business partners.
King Bhumibol's farm house as projected display
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 03/05/2017
» For those who have never been to the Chang Hua Man Royal Project, in the Tha Yang district of Petchaburi, the main exhibition -- "Architect Of The Land", on display at the Architect Expo at Impact Muang Thong Thani until Sunday -- is undoubtedly worth a visit.
Dispose of old phones with Dtac's help
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 02/12/2016
» Have no idea what to do with your old mobile phones, batteries and accessories? A new project by Dtac might suggest a way out.
Brave new world
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 03/08/2016
» Thailand's agricultural, energy and medical sectors have seen efficiency improvements thanks in large part to the research and micro-electronics products produced by the Thai Microelectronics Centre (TMEC) under the National Electronics and Computer Technology Centre.
The smart city
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 03/02/2016
» Aside from being a tourist attraction, Phuket has also been recognised as a smart city, home to a digital industry and an international research and innovation centre.
Chicken, ham -- what else isn't 'safe'?
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 06/11/2015
» Meat lovers are probably now reluctant to order their favourite dishes following the recent announcement by the World Health Organization's (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer, which stated that processed meats such as ham, bacon and sausages can cause bowel cancer.
How small-scale farming bears fruit
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 01/07/2015
» I've known about the Bangmod tangerine since I was a child, and it might be the first or only orange species of which I have knowledge. Growing up in a Chinese family, we have the tradition of "wai jao" (to offer a sacrifice to Chinese gods or ancestors) many times a year and oranges are one of the important fruits that we use, not only to pay respect to the gods, but also for special occasions.
Silky smooth scientific performance
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 03/06/2015
» Thai youths proved their talent at the recent Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), held in Pittsburgh, USA, winning nine awards in the categories of animal science, plant science and environmental engineering. A team from Damrongratsongkroh School in Chiang Rai won four awards at the competition. They were also the event's youngest contestants. Their project, a new method of silk sheath production, was developed from their observation of the spinning behaviour of silkworms. It won the best of animal science (US$5,000 prize), first place grand and physical science from Sigma Xi awards, as well as a trip to the European Union Contest for Young Scientists in Italy this September.
Educating toddlers is largely academic
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 29/05/2015
» It has long been believed that students in Bangkok are offered better academic opportunities, and are smarter, than their peers in provincial schools. But this is not necessarily true.