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Deepfakes will hijack your brain -- if you let them
News, F D Flam, Published on 22/02/2024
» Realistic AI-generated images and voice recordings may be the newest threat to democracy, but they're part of a longstanding family of deceptions. The way to fight so-called deepfakes isn't to develop some rumour-busting form of AI or to train the public to spot fake images. A better tactic would be to encourage a few well-known critical thinking methods -- refocusing our attention, reconsidering our sources, and questioning ourselves.
Musk must be more transparent about Neuralink
News, F D Flam, Published on 05/02/2024
» When researchers with Elon Musk's company Neuralink implanted a chip in someone's brain, they were working under a Food and Drug Administration clearance. But that doesn't mean this experiment was safe or ethical.
Time to prioritise social justice
News, Gilbert F Houngbo, Published on 01/05/2023
» Today is widely known as Labour Day, a day when we celebrate the contribution of workers worldwide. It is a moment for pride, celebration and hope.
Protecting wildlife protects people
News, Gilbert Sape, Published on 20/02/2020
» From my base in Bangkok, to Beijing and London -- seeing people wearing face masks is becoming common sight. People are living under a shadow of fear with coronavirus sweeping the globe.
Is your hospitality establishment ready for the next recession?
Michael F. J. Clarke, Published on 24/09/2019
» Amid many optimistic reports of a continually growing world economy, which is always good news for the hospitality industry, there are some indicators that may signal a possible economic slowdown and recession that may already be occurring. This article presents six such indicators and how this may impact the hospitality sector. It also suggests some strategies that you can employ to help your business in the good, and even not so good times that may be ahead.
Thailand's TM30 revisited: Clarifying the confusion?
Christopher F. Bruton, Thailand Regional Forum, Published on 22/08/2019
» For our regular Human Resource Watch series, we published on 24 June 2019 details of the TM30 Immigration reporting requirements as then understood. In response to many requests we now update from currently available information.
Thailand Immigration Controls: getting tough with guests
Christopher F. Bruton, Thailand Regional Forum, Published on 24/06/2019
» Many foreigners were shocked by the 25 March 2019 enforcement of the TM30 regulations requiring reporting of location of stay of foreigners visiting, living or working in Thailand. Even more will get their shock when they learn of the consequences of failure to report, in most cases knowing nothing about the regulatory enforcement.
Ramadan in the workplace: accommodating diversity
Christopher F. Bruton, Dataconsult Ltd., Published on 27/05/2019
» The Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan is now drawing towards its close. The duration of the month depends on the lunar calendar, and therefore varies somewhat each year. The start and end of Ramadan depends upon the sighting of the moon. However, whereas in ancient times it was really necessary to be able to sight the moon in order to announce the start and end of the month, nowadays there are modern, worldwide methods of such timing, although traditional announcements are still made.
How do customers choose you – and what you can do about it
Michael F. J. Clarke – CEO & Co-founder and Scott S. Roach, PhD, Data Analyst Specialist, Kingsmen Hospitality Services, Published on 25/03/2019
» It likely comes as little surprise to any hotel manager that social media is playing an ever increasing role in consumers’ choice processes when it comes to booking a stay at a hotel. In fact, eWOM (electronic Word-of-Mouth) may play an even greater role than you may have imagined. A recent study conducted in Thailand published in the e-Review of Tourism Research states that eWOM is more effective than both advertising and promotional activities in influencing decisions about choosing a hotel. This statement has MAJOR implications for hotel managers concerned with occupancy and pricing.
Kingsmen Talks: The Importance of Service
Michael F. J. Clarke – CEO & Co-founder, Kingsmen Hospitality Services, Published on 28/01/2019
» Gone are the days when customers were happy just receiving "please" and "thank you" or getting service with a smile. Although those go into the recipe for proper etiquette, this is no longer enough. Satisfied customers are looking for a memorable experience and dynamic service where it counts.