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Seminar set to equip architects for a vulnerable world
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/06/2025
» The Architect Council of Thailand invites you to a special seminar titled "Design for Disasters", the second instalment of the ACT TALK 2025 Series. It is taking place this Sunday from 12.30pm to 5pm at the Architect Council Meeting Room, 3rd Floor.
A story told through art
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/05/2025
» As a bustling neighbourhood in Singapore's East Coast, Bedok Town Square has experienced a kaleidoscopic turn of events. No sooner had it hosted a polling station earlier this month than it conjured a transient art space, inviting everybody to find their place in an ever-shifting world at the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA).
Bangkok dangerous
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/04/2025
» On March 28, a powerful earthquake hit Myanmar and its cataclysmic shockwaves reached Bangkok, causing the State Audit Office building to collapse. Since most Thais lack an understanding about earthquakes, the Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) and Chulalongkorn University organised forums to provide knowledge to the public.
AI for the elderly
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/12/2024
» Healthcare workers at government hospitals face an overwhelming workload every morning due to the large number of patients. Currently, robots known as Dinsaw Intelligent OPDs assist staff in screening patients at three hospitals -- Chulalongkorn, Siriraj and Phramongkutklao.
Conference to explore future of AI
Life, Published on 11/11/2024
» The Open AGI Summit, a pioneering conference exploring the intersection of artificial general intelligence and decentralised technologies, will take place at SCB Next Tech, 4th floor of Siam Paragon, Rama I Road, on Thursday from 10am to 8pm.
Generational politics
Life, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 11/11/2024
» Political conflicts around the world typically arise from divisions based on class, ethnicity, rural-urban disparities and caste, rather than age differences. This observation caused Asst Prof Kanokrat Lertchoosakul, lecturer at the Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University, to investigate if it is true that political conflict in Thailand is one between generations.
Two Korean shows that focus on the workplace
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/08/2024
» W hat was it like when you were a new employee? What kind of mentors did you have?
AI in the spotlight
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/07/2024
» In today's digital age, artificial intelligence has become increasingly integrated into people's daily lives, from movie recommendations on streaming platforms to virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa and semi-autonomous technology in Tesla vehicles. As a result, the misuse of AI is becoming an issue of concern.
Food security benefits from helping hand
Life, Published on 29/11/2023
» By 2050, the global demand for food will rise by 70%, according to data from the World Bank, as the world's population is expected to reach nine billion people. And in order to meet such a huge demand, at least US$80 billion annual investment will be required.
Who checks the fact checkers?
Life, James Hein, Published on 30/08/2023
» The information landscape has changed a great deal over the past five years. Back in the 1990s, information exchange was mostly between academics and IT people. The majority of the information was accurate and typically scientific or technical in nature. The communication was polite and debates were just that, debates. It was an inclusive community, though in some cases you were required to stick to the topic at hand. Then came the social media platforms.