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Discord shifts to age prediction for suspicious accounts
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 15/02/2026
» Discord has announced a shift in its age verification strategy, moving toward an "age prediction" system that targets only suspicious accounts rather than requiring all users to undergo facial scans or submit identity documents.
Cheers Queers! 2025's LGBTI news in review
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 22/12/2025
» The year began with a bang when the Marriage Equality Act came into effect, allowing same-sex couples to register their union for the first time in Southeast Asia. But there remains legal confusion and impediments to establishing diverse forms of families.
Twenty-nine beloved celebrities the world lost in 2025
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/12/2025
» This year, we lost some of the icons who shaped pop culture, from Hollywood legends to beloved musicians and television stars, including Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Val Kilmer. We honour their memory by celebrating their lives and their enduring works.
Brain rot prevention — use less AI and social media
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 12/11/2025
» Artificial intelligence and social media are reshaping how Thais learn and think — and not always for the better. Researchers in Thailand and around the world warn that heavy reliance on artificial intelligence chatbots and endless scrolling through short videos may be eroding cognitive skills, fuelling what many now call “brain rot”.
Uniting against cancer
Life, Published on 08/11/2025
» According to statistics from the National Cancer Institute, the most common cancers among Thai women are breast and cervical -- both among the leading causes of death in women worldwide. Raising public awareness is therefore of utmost importance, encompassing early screening, prevention and equitable access to effective treatment. When detected early, cancer in women can often be successfully treated, greatly improving survival rates.
Rethinking Alzheimer's care: why traditional Alzheimer's management isn't enough
Kanmanee Terdpravat, Published on 07/11/2025
» The shadow of Alzheimer's disease looms large over our aging population. It is more than a memory disorder; it's a humanitarian, social, and economic crisis. Accounting for nearly 80 percent of all dementia cases, Alzheimer's represents an immense loss of independence, identity, and quality of life. Yet, as the world braces for a demographic wave of cognitive decline, scientists and clinicians are arguing that the standard playbook—largely focused on symptomatic drug management—simply isn't enough. What's needed is a deeper, root-cause strategy that reimagines brain health itself.
Exhibition hopes to shift attitude towards cancer
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 06/11/2025
» Mahidol University's Faculty of Medicine and Siriraj Hospital have launched a digital art exhibition of cancer to inspire hope.
A lifelong volunteer
Life, Thana Boonlert and Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 30/10/2025
» From the day Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother was crowned in 1950, she was the greatest supporter of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej as his reign began in the same year. The Queen Mother always accompanied His Majesty on royal duties in many provinces across Thailand, near and far.
Understanding an AI's 'thinking'
Life, James Hein, Published on 22/10/2025
» Over the past couple of weeks, I dived deep into the Alice In Wonderland-like rabbit hole of chatbots and AI systems. This was not your typical "ask a few questions", but more along the lines of jailbreaking the AI to get behind the scenes. You may remember earlier commentary on the code behind the query. This is where the guardrails and biases of the model are coded and why the majority of all AI systems are currently leaning to the Left of the political spectrum.
Thai man rescued at sea after Apple Watch SOS alert
Life, Online Reporters, Published on 28/09/2025
» A Thai man was rescued off Pattaya late on Thursday night after his kayak capsized in rough seas, with his Apple Watch helping him raise the alarm through its Emergency SOS feature.