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The promise and peril of generative AI technology
Oped, Diane Coyle, Published on 26/04/2023
» Ever since OpenAI released its ChatGPT chatbot last year, a growing number of analysts have been predicting that generative artificial intelligence will displace millions of workers and cause widespread economic upheaval. But how exactly will generative AI affect the global economy?
Digital push is key for rural areas
Oped, Jong-Jin Kim, Published on 24/06/2022
» It wasn't long ago that internet connectivity faded the moment one left a populated area like a city or big town -- "no service" was the take-away message back then. But thanks to 3G, 4G and now 5G mobile technology, coupled with the widespread installation of cellular towers in rural areas region-wide, that little message shows up much less frequently.
Post is on right track
Oped, Postbag, Published on 12/08/2021
» Kudos to the Bangkok Post for reinstating the Covid-19 virus tracker in its edition of Aug 11.
Trump is wrongly banking on a new Cold War
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 24/07/2020
» Is there going to be a new Cold War with China? Probably not. Consider the case of Huawei.
Is Thailand ready for schools to teach remotely?
Oped, Bundit Kertbundit, Published on 08/05/2020
» In the wake of Covid-19, institutes of learning by the dozens have sealed their doors to shelter students from the disease. In the tally recorded by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, as many as 193 countries locked down schools nationwide, unnerving almost 1.6 billion learners or 91% of the global student population.
Meltdown is coming
News, Postbag, Published on 06/04/2020
» It is evident the ISPs in Thailand are unprepared for the number of users now trying to keep informed while at home. As more and more businesses close, or require employees to work at home, the available bandwidth and servers cannot cope with these increasing numbers.
Quash greed for 5G success
News, Editorial, Published on 04/11/2019
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) rush to push for the availability of ultra-high-speed 5G wireless technology has surprised telecom operators who said the move came sooner than anticipated.
Scholar's rich public legacy
News, Editorial, Published on 01/11/2019
» The death of renowned economist Deunden Nikomborirak, who was killed by a falling tree at her home in Bangkok on Thursday, is a great loss not only for the research community but also for all consumers in Thailand.
Don't pin tax blame on poor
News, Editorial, Published on 02/08/2019
» Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha barked up completely the wrong tree last week. During the policy debate in parliament, he blamed the stagnant economy on the poor whom he said have contributed too little to the country's tax revenue. In fact, the poor pay their fair share of taxes. It is the rich and the ultra rich who don't pay enough, and Gen Prayut's previous regime did not do much to force them to fork out more.
An S44 order too many
News, Editorial, Published on 16/04/2019
» In what has been branded abuse of power, the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has invoked the all-powerful Section 44 to delay payments by the three big mobile players and bail out digital TV operators from their financial obligations.