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Parents told to keep tabs on net use
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/01/2025
» Parents have been advised to monitor their children's internet activities following a spate of cybercrimes and online sexual exploitation cases.
Government steps in over vaping mums
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 08/08/2024
» The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) has stepped in to help two children whose young mothers were seen in a video clip vaping next to them.
Looking beyond child rearing
News, Atitaya Teepawat, Published on 05/11/2023
» A decline in birth rates is an issue experienced by countries across the world, and Thailand is no exception. From 1963 to 1983, the average birth rate in Thailand was about 1 million a year. Fast forward to 2022, the total number of newborn babies dropped to 502,107 -- the lowest in 71 years -- while the death rate the same year was 595,965.
Social media is just one online habit hurting teens
News, Lisa Jarvis, Published on 28/09/2023
» Last spring, my tween was begging for more independence, starting with being allowed to walk home from school alone. The kilometre-plus walk involves crossing a few busy streets. I was hesitant; she doesn't have a phone, so she had no way to contact me if something went wrong. But we practised a few times (with me trailing her a block behind) to be sure she was confident of the route and talked about what she would do in various scenarios. Then, we allowed her to do something that some parents in our uber-connected era might find truly wild: roam free.
Rethinking education for gifted pupils
News, Mariano Miguel Carrera, Published on 28/08/2023
» In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the pursuit of academic excellence remains a cornerstone of societal progress. However, a critical aspect often overlooked in this pursuit is the education of gifted students. In Thailand, as in many parts of the world, the emphasis has largely been on ensuring struggling students make it through the system. Yet, it is time to direct our focus towards nurturing the untapped potential of gifted students, giving them the space and support they need to flourish and contribute meaningfully to our society.
A story of cannabis, my father, and me
News, Zachary Quang Mills, Published on 25/05/2023
» When my father asked me if I had plans on a Sunday evening several months ago, I expected it was going to be his standard way of ensuring we would have dinner together, something we both cherish. When he instead said, somewhat hesitatingly, "So, how about if we smoke pot together?" I thought he was joking. I looked around, fully expecting a camera crew to pop out of our apartment's shadows to capture the shocked expression plastered on my face. "MY father?" I thought to myself, "The man who is supposed to protect me from the world's darkest influences and offerings is saying that he wants to smoke pot with me, his 16-year-old son?"
Benefits of old ways of teaching
News, Mariano Carrera, Published on 14/02/2023
» In a time of ChatGPT and social media, we often overlook some of the older and still reliable methods of teaching, such as using pens and paper in class, which is the classic way for teachers to get to know their students better. Sounds contradictory?
Time to end Thailand's generation war
News, & Somkiat Tangkitvanich, Published on 07/12/2022
» Teenagers declared war on schools' authoritarian rules. A rap song chastising Thai dictators went viral overnight. Angry youths defied state crackdowns for democratic rights. The social media movement "Let's Move Out of This Country" spread like wildfire.
Swedes show way on paternity leave
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/06/2022
» Twelve Swedish firms in Thailand have pledged to give their male employees 30 days' paid paternity leave to promote gender equality in the working place and promote tighter family bonds.
New app for victims of sexual violence
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/04/2021
» Women who fall victim to sexual violence can now obtain counselling and seek help in private, according to the Department of Women's Affairs and Family Development.