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Thailand backs ‘calibrated engagement’ with Myanmar government
Published on 29/01/2026
» CEBU, Philippines - Myanmar’s Southeast Asian neighbours should adopt a “calibrated engagement” with its military-controlled post-election government while still pressing for an end to conflict, Thailand said on Thursday, signalling a possible softening in stance.
Thailand welcomes visitors to Expo pavilion in Osaka
Online reporters and Kyodo News, Published on 14/04/2025
» The Thai exhibition was among places visited by exhibition-goers on the first day of the World Exposition in Osaka on Sunday.
Nobel winner offers insight at Bimstec summit
News, Jitsiree Thongnoi, Published on 08/04/2025
» Back-to-back meetings, official as well as private, while touching base with political and business leaders in Bangkok, are what defined the schedule of Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus during his visit to Thailand on April 3-4 to attend the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) summit.
Nobel Laureate touts ‘Three Zero’ theory
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/04/2025
» The “Three Zero Theory” is a path for the younger generation to a sustainable new civilisation, says Professor Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Laureate economist and chief adviser to the government of Bangladesh.
Siam Piwat Hosts BIMSTEC Youth Forum at ICONSIAM
Published on 04/04/2025
» Siam Piwat Group, a leading real estate and retail developer and the owner and operator of iconic destinations including Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, and co-owner of ICONSIAM and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok, has been honoured by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to host the “BIMSTEC Young Gen Forum: Where the Future Meets” at ICONSIAM, Bangkok’s global riverside landmark.
Lessons in Development at Asia’s 4th Amartya Sen Lecture
Published on 10/03/2025
» A platform for insightful discourse on education, health, and social development took centre stage at the InterContinental Bangkok, where Asia’s 4th Amartya Sen Lecture convened on 6th March 2025. Hosted by former Prime Minister Anand Panyarachun, the event featured renowned Thai social innovator Mechai Viravaidya and Dr Ravi Kannan, Director of the Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, with Nobel laureate Prof Amartya Sen joining via video link from Boston. Moderated by Joe Horn-Phathanothai, CEO of Strategy613, the lecture, titled Dialogue with Development Maverick Mechai Viravaidya on Spreading Consciousness in Education and Health, explored groundbreaking approaches to public health and education.
L'Oréal Celebrates 115 Years by Honouring Thai Women Scientists
Published on 04/11/2024
» From left to right: Asst. Prof. Dr. Waleeporn Donphai from the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, who received the grant in the field of Physical Sciences; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anyanee Kamkaew from the School of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, awarded in the field of Life Sciences; and Dr. Pongkarn Chakthranont from the National Nanotechnology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), awarded in the field of Physical Sciences.
Thai rural doctors delighted by 'Nobel Prize of Asia' recognition
News, Bangkok Post & Kyodo News, Published on 01/09/2024
» The rural doctors' movement in Thailand is among the five recipients of the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award, the organisation behind what is regarded as the Nobel Prize of Asia announced yesterday.
Thai rural doctors’ group wins Magsaysay Award
Online Reporters and Kyodo News, Published on 31/08/2024
» The rural doctors’ movement in Thailand is among the five recipients of the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award, the organisation behind what is regarded as the Nobel Prize of Asia said on Saturday.
Nobel Laureate economist explains ethos at city event
News, Sukanya Pongpaew, Published on 18/03/2024
» An ability to analyse sequences and future decisions is crucial in the realm of economics, Professor Finn Kydland, a Norwegian Nobel Laureate economist, told attendees during a keynote speech at a recent event.