Amid the hustle and bustle of Siam Square, a group of youngsters buck the trend of the idle youth, hoisting placards that echo a resounding loathe against child exploitation and abuse (Image Source: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul). Prior to the upcoming National Youth Day this Wednesday, a massive population survey targeting some 20,000 young individuals aged 15-21 conducted by Thai Health Promotion Foundation’s technical hub throws light on four main dilemmas faced by the youth of the country. Spearheading the discussion surrounding these concerns is Nathaya Boonpakdee, director of the ThaiHealth’s office poised towards elevating child, youth, and family health. One of the crucial issues raised is the ongoing pandemic’s ill-effects on young people hailing from single-parent families with limited incomes or from skipped generation families, commonplace in Thailand’s countryside, where grandparents have taken up parental duties due to various reasons. Nathaya emphasizes that such demographics receive minimal specific initiatives designed to…
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AP Thailand Public Co., Ltd is a firm that holds immense respect for individuals facing challenges in life, such as visual impairments. The company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to society and the development of human resources through initiatives like the “READ FOR BLIND” project. This pioneering initiative seeks to widen the scope of education and learning for visually impaired people by producing audiobooks. The ultimate aim is to grant these individuals the opportunity to lead a “Cheevit Dee Dee Tee Lueak Eng Dai” life. Currently, AP Thailand boasts a diverse workforce that includes 28 employees with visual impairments. This line-up reflects the company’s efforts to improve the life quality of people with disabilities. During a recent event, Ms. Tippawan Sirikoon, Deputy Chief People Officer of AP Thailand Public Co., Ltd, symbolically handed over a set of audiobooks and production equipment to Mr. Kittipong Sutthi, Director of the National Library…
Weaving a tale of inspiring corporate transformation, the company “BIG,” to commemorate its 35th anniversary, steered towards an innovative and industry-defining reformation. This strategic metamorphosis was propelled by BIG’s passionate embrace of Climate Technology, a strategic beacon promising unfathomable enhancements in clean hydrogen and smart platform technologies to plummet greenhouse gas emissions drastically. What makes this transformative journey stand out is its potential showcase of Thailand’s transition to a low-carbon society, flickering Thailand’s aspiration to hit their Net Zero emissions targets into reality. BIG, a promising subsidiary of USA’s industrial gas industry magician, “Air Products,” stands gallantly, vouching for their 35-plus years of groundbreaking experience in Thailand. Mr. Piyabut Charuphen, BIG’s Managing Director, orated a compelling narrative of BIG’s vision, expressing their hopes of being trail-blazers in Climate Technology innovation. This vision closely resonates with Thailand’s ambitions to be carbon-neutral by 2050 and hit net-zero emissions by 2065. With a…
Set to reinvigorate Bangkok’s traffic framework and provide a much-needed solution to peak-hour congestion, the construction of the groundbreaking Road No. 10 has successfully navigated a significant roadblock. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) triumphantly announced that they have tackled the challenge of public utility line removal in the area, a hurdle that has stalled progress until now. The new road promises to strengthen and simplify a critical transport link between the bustling Government Complex on Chaeng Watthana Road and Pracha Chuen Road. BMA Deputy Governor, Wissanu Sapsompol affirmed this stride towards progress and highlighted the fact that Road No. 10 would serve as an alternative route for commuters, particularly during the notoriously busy rush hour periods. Impressively, the 1.3-kilometre infrastructure is said to be around 25% complete, with the target completion date of May next year both feasible and eagerly anticipated. The estimated cost of building this revolutionary road is…
The planned international tour by deputy House Speaker, Padipat Santipada, has elicited assurance from House Speaker and Parliament president Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, expressing total transparency concerning the Singaporean visit. Slated for September 21–24, the expedition, helmed by Mr. Padipat and involving several MPs, received Mr. Wan’s nod of approval, following comprehensive legal consultations with parliament. Instrumental in endorsing disbursement, Mr. Wan stipulates the travel budget adheres strictly to official regulations. Pitched as an opportunity to delve deep into Singapore’s sophisticated parliamentary model besides understanding the city state’s strategy against haze contamination, he believes the expedition would significantly impact House committees grappling similar issues. The Parliament shoulders the entire tour expense considering the MPs non-affiliated status with any organization or agency sponsoring their trip. Budget availability is no concern, according to Mr. Wan, who anticipates a full report concerning the journey upon the MPs’ homecoming. However, opposition on the journey’s…
Well-being is a central focus of the education framework at St. Andrews International Schools located in Thailand. On the 29th of September, 2023, our beloved students will join forces with 85,000 other youth around the globe to advocate for the crucial role of wellness in education. Signifying our fifth year of engagement in this global event, we proudly reaffirm our dedication to the welfare of everyone within our school ecosystem. Deviating from usual curricular activities, St. Andrews International Schools, in unity with the larger family of over 100 Cognita schools worldwide, will dedicate the entirety of this day to Global Be Well Day. Expressing our sentiments on this initiative, the school’s Managing Director, Charasphan Chamsai, says, “Wellbeing forms the bedrock of our education programs throughout the year. On this momentous day, we converge with educational communities from 16 distinct nations, basking in our shared determination to fortify wellbeing.” Global Be…
Nestled amidst the bustle of the city, the sprawling 30-acre expanse of Nawamin Phirom Park now welcomes its patrons at an earlier time of 4.30am as opposed to the former 5am opening time, extending its accessibility until 9pm. The reformation in the park timings was announced by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) spokesperson, Aekvarunyoo Amrapala. According to him, the shift in timings is very much in alignment with the policy to enhance public services’ accessibility more effortless for the city’s inhabitants. His statement also hinted at the possibility of similar time extensions that may soon be reflected in the working hours of other widely frequented public parks of the city. This list includes names of some major city parks such as Lumpini, Chatuchak, Benjasiri, Saranrom, and Thonburirom. Born out of the need to provide an open and fresh environment for relaxation and physical activities, Nawamin Phirom Park enjoys a significant popularity…
A welcoming call echoed through the Chiang Mai province, advocating for the christening of the second airport as Lanna International Airport. There’s also a shared sentiment amongst the local residents desiring extended operational hours at the well-established Chiang Mai International Airport. Such alterations, if permitted, could pave the way for a non-stop rhythmic flow of tourism around the clock. The airport, as of now, terminates its operations at the stroke of midnight. The Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT), responsible for the administration of Chiang Mai International Airport, kickstarted the primary phase of an innovative scheme. Their agenda includes the inception of a novel international passenger terminal alongside revamping the domino-like structure currently devoted to domestic traffic. This ambitious project, budgeted at a hefty 10 million baht, promises a considerable augmentation in the airport’s potential, catapulting its capacity to a whopping 18 million passengers every year. At the moment, Chiang Mai…
Established with an ambitious vision by the preceding administration, the “5Fs” initiative seeks to elevate Thailand’s position on the global map, leveraging what is known as “soft power”. This potent venture is run by none other than the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), whose mission isn’t just to turbocharge tourism figures, but rather, to revolutionize the visitor experiences, nudging the whole industry towards a more balanced and sustainable path. At the crux of their strategy is an intense drive towards digital promotions, bestowing a significant role on the “5Fs” celebration events. With their enthusiastic engagement tactics anticipated to precipitate pulling in an astounding 2.38 trillion baht in tourism proceeds this year, TAT is spearheading an era of dynamic tourism in the country. TAT’s take on “soft power” involves integrating both physical and digital strategies into the tourism promotional events. This powerful cocktail involves joining forces with key social media influencers…
In a report released by the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), a deep dive into Thailand’s thriving digital content economy takes center stage. The report is an exhaustive compilation of data, evaluations, and insights, encapsulating the pulse of the Thai digital content industry in the past year, covering areas like video games, animation, character design, and predicting trends for the next three years. Depa, in collaboration with the Digital Content Association of Thailand (DCAT), the Thai Animation and Computer Graphics Association (TACGA), Thai Game Software Industry Association (TGA), Bangkok ACM SIGGRAPH and Atwise Consulting Co Ltd, developed this insightful report. During a panel discussion, representatives from a variety of business associations within the Thai digital content industry encouraged government officials to invest efforts in upgrading skills among individual specialists in digital content creation. Such initiatives, they claimed, hold the potential to bolster Thailand’s soft power and stimulate economic expansion. These…