Recognizing World Breastfeeding Week in Early August: UNICEF’s Call to Action Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week in August calendar’s first week, UNICEF urges increased initiatives from both public and private sectors, fostering support for all nursing mothers, especially working moms, to successfully exclusively breastfeed their infants. Despite recent data evidencing a doubling in exclusive breastfeeding rates in Thailand over the past few years, UNICEF Representative for Thailand, Kyungsun Kim, voiced concerns over numerous children still missing out on the optimal start in life. She remarked, “Breastmilk is akin to a mother’s superpower. Yet, speaking from personal experience, breastfeeding certainly isn’t always a walk in the park. Pulling off a successful six-month exclusive breastfeeding stint, in particular, can prove quite the challenge, especially for working mothers. For successful breastfeeding, mothers require support from family, healthcare professionals, employers, and colleagues. With this, they can provide their infants with the best nutrition for their…
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Dr Surasi Kittimonthon, secretary general of the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR), ventured out to areas in Lop Buri province, currently threatened with the possibility of water scarcity, on Monday, July 31. He was given a detailed description of the water situation, plantation methods during the rainy season, and the region’s water management blueprint by Dr Thaweesak Thanadachopol, the deputy director general of the Royal Irrigation Department. Moreover, Dr Surasi took the time to examine Kho Kra Tiem’s water delivery and preservation project and the water administration setup in the Chai Nat-Pasak Canal. Nationwide cumulative rainfall data from the beginning of the year suggests that there’s an overall decline in normal rainfall, including during the rainy season. The central region, specifically, is projected to encounter a deficiency in rainfall, likely to be approximately 40% beneath normal levels. In the midst of the ongoing El Nino event, a mere 189…
In an innovative synergy aimed at advancing public health and disease control, the eminent National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) has joined forces with the influential National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC). Their trusted collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and the Department of Disease Control has unlocked a pioneering development: a mobile application aptly named “RooTun”, established to back proactive surveillance and control. Living up to its ‘Know Now’ ethos, RooTun steps into the future by actively collecting critical data on the contemporary dengue situation. But it’s not just a static data collection tool. It’s a responsive, interactive platform that promptly alerts users and the wider public to the imminent risks in their current locales. It’s your on-the-go health advisor offering valuable advice on disease prevention strategies and health management, says Dr. Naina Sahavejchaphan, Head of Simulation and Data-Driven Research Team. The application’s reach extends beyond…
“We must wholeheartedly dedicate ourselves to promotional strides as we fell short of last year’s tourism income goal and forecast a similar trend for the present year,” expressed TAT Governor, Yuthasak Supasorn. In the year preluding the COVID-19 pandemic, 2019, Thailand amassed a whopping 3 trillion baht from both native and global markets. The wheels of revenue recovery started churning in 2022, with TAT intending to rake in a revenue equal to half that of 2019 or 1.5 trillion baht. However, they only managed to garner 1.23 trillion baht, signifying a 94% success rate. In 2023, TAT projected to achieve 80% of the revenue of 2019 or 2.38 trillion baht. However, they expect to land only 91% of that target, translating to 2.167 trillion baht. By 2024, the ambition is to get back to the glory days and match 100% of the 2019 earnings. Interestingly though, foreign visitation saw a…
Chayawadee Chai-anant, who serves as one of the lead figures in the Bank of Thailand, recently drew attention to the fact that political turmoil is a substantial contributor to the concerning state of the nation’s economy alongside global economic uncertainty and the elevated cost of living. She further mentioned that this political instability has the potential to disrupt the flow of funds allocated for state departments, thereby potentially jeopardizing the nation’s economic stability. She pointed out that the magnitude of this impact hinges heavily on the length of the delay in establishing a functioning government. Chayawadee reinforced her statement by expressing that an unusually long delay could seriously undermine investor confidence. The inability of the eight-political-party alliance led by Move Forward and Pheu Thai to form a government post-May’s election mainly due to objections from senators is a case in point. An idea that has been proposed by a few…
The world-renowned tourism industry of Thailand is lobbying for the reinstatement of a previously waived visa fee, targeting high-population countries such as India and China. This action is triggered by the need for increased visitor inflow amidst a lackluster recovery from certain key markets. Advocates believe the visa fee waiver is quintessential to boost footfall in the current calendar year. Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, the esteemed President of the Thai Hotels Association, accentuated the significance of aiming at populous nations like India and China for increased tourism. This is primarily because these countries’ tourists frequent key Thai locations such as Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket. Despite the boost current high-spending tourists provide to Thailand’s economy, Nunbhakdi acknowledged the critical importance of budget travelers and large tour groups to numerous hotel business models across the country. She was quoted as stating, “While high-spending tourists have become more prominent in Thailand recently, we must…
The surge in cyber-attacks, particularly in Thailand, has resurfaced an alarming concern for the global community, as reported by Check Point Research. In recent months, Thailand has experienced an above-normal rate in cyber incidents, contravening not only the global average but also surpassing Southeast Asia’s numbers. On a weekly basis, approximately 2,388 cyber-attacks scathed the organizations in Thailand, menacingly topping the Southeast Asian average of 2,375 incursions. Unsurprisingly, a substantial majority, 72% precisely, of these malign concoctions are disseminated through emails. Remote code execution was revealed as the most frequently exploited vulnerability among Thai organisations, affecting about 61% of them. Malefic entities notably prevalent were banking trojans like Zeus, cryptominers like XMRig, and info-stealers like Qbot. Highlighting the increased gravity of cyber threat situation globally, the findings unveil that an organisation is attacked on an average 1,258 times a week, a chilling record highest in over two years. The trend…
The cosmopolitan hub of Bangkok has recently been crowned as the world’s best city for digital nomads, as per a study undertaken by CommercialSearch, a reputed platform specializing in work and coworking spaces. With an eclectic mix of affordability, remarkable internet speeds, and infectious energy, Bangkok outpaced all competition in this year’s rankings of the Best Cities for Digital Nomads. CommercialSearch’s rigorous evaluation process comprised of an assessment of cities across the globe with populations north of 400,000 inhabitants, boasting complete data across all metrics. A diverse collection of 57 cities emerged as top contenders from this massive pool. What sets these contenders apart is their status as large, well-connected urban centres, presenting digital nomads with a plethora of exciting options. The rankings took into consideration key factors such as affordability, internet speed, coworking costs, the fun quotient, and safety levels. Bangkok’s appeal lies in its affordability and outstanding performance…
Preparing for a future with healthy water resources, Thailand’s northern provinces of Chiang Mai and Lamphun are gearing up for a massive overhaul. Their latest plan involves repurposing a slew of abandoned mines into massive water reservoirs. This initiative is part of a grand water management scheme that will span two decades with more than 7,000 slated projects. The ambitious project is under the careful eyes of Surasri Kidtimonton, the secretary-general of Thailand’s Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR). These comprehensive water projects aim to hold a significant 951 million cubic meters of water. Not just a random action, but a strategic move designed to secure the supply for approximately 3.8 million rai area, typically hit by drought during the dry season. Furthermore, safeguarding against flooding over 1.7 million rai of land susceptible to the perils of the deluge in the rainy months is also part of this initiative.…
The esteemed National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit) and the well-known Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have come together in an exciting venture to chart new territories in the field of “astronomical tourism”. This initiative, which involves the designation of 18 prime stargazing locations as exclusive dark sky reserves in this current year, aims to offer breathtaking night skies undiluted by the harshness of artificial light. Heading this trailblazing initiative is Narit’s director, Saran Poshyachinda, who, along with his team, has introduced the Amazing Dark Sky in Thailand Season 2 project. This endeavour aims to highlight 18 exemplary locations spread across the nation. Each of these has been meticulously chosen as a dark sky reserve that offers an unspoilt view of the night sky. In 2020, the TAT and Narit collectively initiated the Amazing Dark Sky in Thailand project with the noble aim of promoting dark sky tourism. This…