Build affordable options for the country's elderly
Build affordable options for the country's elderlyAt first glance, I thought the latest elderly care facility, the Senior Complex Project initiated by the Treasury Department and Ramathibodi Hospital, would be an ideal facility for Thailand's ageing society. It will be in line with the government's response to Thailand's ageing society and will have facilities and medical services from a nearby hospital. But the price, at 1.83 million baht plus a monthly 30,000 baht fee, is not so friendly. But, at those prices, it can cater to only a small portion of Thailand's ageing population. The remainder of the elderly population, which accounts for a significant amount of Thailand's overall population -- what will they do?
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November 11, 2020 22:41 UTC
Ill omens for reconciliation
Ill omens for reconciliationShenanigans involving a group of MPs and senators signing a motion to ask parliament to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on rewriting the charter bode ill for the reconciliation process. What is going on indicates that Gen Prayut and his government do not really care about reconciliation. What he must do now is to make the MPs and senators withdraw their motion. There is still a chance for those MPs and senators to behave with decency and withdraw the motion when it is tabled to parliament. They must know that hypocrisy and political trickery will do no good for the country at a time when all efforts are needed to achieve reconciliation.
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November 11, 2020 22:41 UTC
New democracy demands unleashed
New democracy demands unleashedMillions of Myanmar voters went to the polls last Sunday to voice their overwhelming support for democracy and their opposition to the military's involvement in politics. The outcome was predictable: the governing National League for Democracy (NLD) led by their iconic leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, was returned to power, but with an even greater majority in parliament than their landslide victory five years ago. And while a handful of ethnic political parties did win seats, it was not as many as was expected. "So we voted NLD because there is currently no other party better than this to ensure human rights and strengthen democracy," she told the Bangkok Post. Ethnic-based political parties did draw votes away in some areas, especially in Karenni, Mon, Rakhine and Shan states.
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November 11, 2020 22:41 UTC
Govt sets targets to transform learning
Govt sets targets to transform learningEducation Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan speaks at the Powering Digital Thailand 2021: Huawei Cloud & Connect event co-hosted by the Bangkok Post and Huawei Technologies Thailand on Wednesday. He was speaking at the Powering Digital Thailand 2021: Huawei Cloud & Connect event co-hosted by the Bangkok Post and Huawei Technologies Thailand. Mr Nataphol said he had visited various schools and institutions across the country to receive feedback about issues concerning the education system. This platform will unlock the potential of the education system by bridging the gap between state agencies involved and private employers. All of them use digital technologies such as Cloud and AI," he said.
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November 11, 2020 22:18 UTC
Digital hub status 'within reach'
(Photo by Chanat Katanyu)Thailand is setting its sights on boosting its digital infrastructure and creating an ecosystem that will position it as the digital hub of Asean, a seminar was told on Wednesday. Thailand, he said, is developing its technological infrastructure to pave the way for becoming a digital hub in the region. The deputy prime minister was presiding over the Powering Digital Thailand 2021: Huawei Cloud & Connect event co-hosted by the Bangkok Post and Huawei Technologies Thailand. Digital technologies like 5G, Cloud and AI technologies are crucial infrastructure that can turn Thailand into the digital hub of the region," Gen Prawit said. This is a good signal to boost Thailand's potential as a digital hub," said Mr Buddhipongse.
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November 11, 2020 22:18 UTC
Monks barred from rallies | Bangkok Post: learning
The ban was in response to media reports and photos taken of individuals in saffron robes who participated in anti-government rallies. A group of them were pictured holding placards demanding the right to vote, as monks are barred from voting. Others were reportedly questioning why they must obey the rule which requires them to shave their eyebrows. The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) has issued an order barring monks and novices from joining mass protests, its director Narong Songarom said. (Reuters photo)Click "play" to listen to Monks barred from rallies and "Download" to keep this file for educational purpose.
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November 11, 2020 22:18 UTC
Experience the year’s most advanced digital technologies at “Powering Digital Thailand 2021: Huawei Cloud & Connect”
Experience the year’s most advanced digital technologies at “Powering Digital Thailand 2021: Huawei Cloud & Connect”Huawei in cooperation with Bangkok Post, presents the year’s biggest technology event, “Powering Digital Thailand 2021”, gathering together the latest Huawei innovations in 2020, from 11-14 November 2020. At HUAWEI CLOUD & CONNECT: Powering Digital Thailand 2021 conference, you can explore how digital technologies can be applied to unlock new potential markets and business models. Exhibition areas extending across 2,000 sq.m will showcase innovations, solutions and initiatives and give you a chance to interact with robots, VR, AR, and cloud & AI services. Other highlights include the Redefine Infrastructure zone that presents the latest updates from Huawei Cloud, Computing, Data Storage, Intelligent Collaboration, IP Networks, Digital Power, Data Center, OptiX Network. Join us now to explore the most updated digital technologies.
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November 11, 2020 11:48 UTC
My daily life with Bangkok Post
Win a free Bangkok Post e-paper account by simply taking a photo of you with anything related to the Bangkok Post then tag it with #bangkokpostandme on Instagram. The 'My daily life with Bangkok Post' prize winner will be announced on the Bangkok Post Instagram page on November 30th and December 15th at 19:00 hrs. Prize winners will be given a 1-month Bangkok Post e-paper account each and they will be contact by email. ร่วมสนุกชิง Bangkok Post e-paper 1 เดือนแบบง่ายๆ ด้วยการถ่ายรูปคู่กับอะไรก็ได้ที่เกี่ยวพันกับบางกอกโพสต์ใส่ใน Instagram พร้อม hashtag #bangkokpostandmeคณะกรรมการจากกองบรรณาธิการบางกอกโพสต์จะคัดเลือกรูปภาพที่ทีมงานชอบที่สุดมาเป็นผู้ชนะในวันสุดท้ายของการร่วมกิจกรรมในช่วงนั้นโดยการประกาศผู้ชนะจะเป็นในวันที่ 30 พฤศจิกายน และ 15 ธันวาคม เวลา 19:00 น. รางวัล: บัญชี Bangkok Post e-paper 1 เดือนระยะเวลากิจกรรม: 15-30 พฤศจิกายน และ 1-15 ธันวาคม 2563เงื่อนไขกิจกรรมผู้ร่วมสนุกจะต้องยอมรับเงื่อนไข ข้อตกลงจึงจะร่วมกิจกรรมนี้ได้ผู้ชนะจากกิจกรรมนี้จะได้รับบัญชี Bangkok Post e-paper 1 เดือนเป็นของรางวัล และพวกเขาจะได้รับการติดต่อทางอีเมล์กลับไปเพื่อให้การส่งรางวัลเป็นไปได้โดยสะดวกกับทั้งสองฝ่าย ผู้ชนะต้องให้ข้อมูลส่วนบุคคลที่ถูกต้องแก่ผู้จัดกิจกรรม หากข้อมูลเป็นเท็จทางผู้จัดสามารถสงวนการแจกรางวัลแก่ผู้ชนะคนนั้นได้เฉพาะผู้ที่มีสิทธิ์ในการเล่นกิจกรรมนี้ที่จะสามารถรับรางวัลกิจกรรมได้ หาผู้จัดพบการทุจริตใดๆในการร่วมกิจกรรม ทางผู้จัดสามารถสงวนการแจกรางวัลแก่ผู้ชนะคนนั้นได้พนักงานในเครือบริษัทบางกอกโพสต์ และญาติไม่สามารถร่วมกิจกรรมนี้ได้ทางผู้จัดไม่ต้องรับผิดชอบต่อความขัดแย้งระหว่างผู้ร่วมสนุกด้วยกันหากต้องการข้อมูลเพิ่มเติม สามารถอีเมล์ติดต่อได้ที่ komsantj@bangkokpost.co.th
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November 11, 2020 10:30 UTC
Prawit: Technology core to Thailand's development
Prawit: Technology core to Thailand's developmentDeputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon opens the "Powering Digital Thailand 2021" forum on Wednesday. (Photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)Technology is at the core of Thailand's development as the country moves forward into the era of Thailand 4.0, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said on WednesdayGen Prawit was speaking when opening ''Powering Digital Thailand 2021'', a forum jointly organised by the Bangkok Post and Huawei. "Many areas in the Eastern Special Development Zone or EEC have already adopted this technology. Digital technologies like 5G, Cloud and AI technologies are crucial infrastructure that can turn Thailand into the digital hub of the region.”Gen Prawit said the government recognised the importance of technological development. It therefore drew up its Digital Economy and Society Development Plan in cooperation with the public and private sectors.
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November 11, 2020 08:26 UTC
Arnon asks guards to be peaceful | Bangkok Post: learning
Anti-government protesters march to the Grand Palace before they agreed with police to end the rally at Sanam Luang on Sunday. (Photo by Varuth Hirunyatheb)Arnon Nampa, who plays a key role in the anti-government protests, has urged guards of demonstrators to stick to a peaceful approach, saying this will help the movement achieve success. On his Facebook account, Mr Arnon said that he received this advice from "an aunt next door" while discussing politics over dinner in Chiang Mai. "She said if guards on the front line stick to a peaceful approach, we will win," Mr Arnon said. On the contrary, if guards remain calm and use peaceful means, we will win," Mr Arnon said.
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November 11, 2020 02:33 UTC
Planes, dry ice, pharmacies: logistical challenges of Covid-19 vaccines
Planes, dry ice, pharmacies: logistical challenges of Covid-19 vaccinesFilling and packaging tests for the large-scale production and supply of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine candidate are pictured in September 2020 in Anagni Italy. Thermal shipping containers will each be filled with dry ice and 975 vials of the vaccine which each contain five doses, for a total of 4,875 doses. But the vaccine would not be suitable for distribution at doctors' offices or pharmacies, which are too small, she warned. The vaccines can remain in their boxes for two weeks meaning hospitals will not need a special freezer. The European Union meanwhile has ordered 200 million, Japan 120 million, Britain 30 million and Canada 20 million.
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November 11, 2020 02:03 UTC
Arnon urges guards to be peaceful
(Photo by Varuth Hirunyatheb)Arnon Nampa, who plays a key role in the anti-government protests, has urged guards of demonstrators to stick to a peaceful approach, saying this will help the movement achieve success. On his Facebook account, Mr Arnon said that he received this advice from "an aunt next door" while discussing politics over dinner in Chiang Mai. "She said if guards on the front line stick to a peaceful approach and do not break ranks, we will win," Mr Arnon said. On the contrary, if guards remain calm and use peaceful means, we will win," Mr Arnon said. Initially parliament had chosen the first model, but the anti-government movement refused to take part.
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November 10, 2020 23:26 UTC
Pfizer breakthrough boosts Thai project
Pfizer breakthrough boosts Thai projectThailand stands to gain from an information-sharing agreement with Pfizer/BioNTech after preliminary results showing its latest Covid-19 vaccine candidate is 90% effective made headlines around the world on Monday. In the Asia-Pacific region, only three countries have supply deals already in place with Pfizer. Dr Nakhon, nevertheless expects researchers in Thailand will benefit as the NVI/Chulalongkorn "mRNA-based vaccine" is similar to Pfizer/BioNTech's. Dr Nakhon said Thai researchers are looking forward to finding out more about the proteins and the processes implemented by Pfizer/BioNTech to recognise them. The world cheered on Monday when Pfizer Inc announced its vaccine, jointly developed with BioNTech SE, was more than 90% effective based on initial trial results.
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November 10, 2020 23:15 UTC
Road accidents biggest health crisis
Road accidents biggest health crisisIf we go by the number of deaths, the coronavirus is not the country's biggest health public health problem. About 20,000 people die in road accidents each year, or about 56 deaths a day. From the 833 cases in our study, we have found that the main cause of road accidents involves road factors such as road safety equipment, road slopes, warning signs and road signs. The Department of Disease Control has spearheaded change by developing a more integrated database system on road accidents. It will reveal the causes of car accidents in full, enabling policymakers to hit the right targets and effectively reduce road accidents and casualties.
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November 10, 2020 23:15 UTC
Govt mulls 'golf quarantines'
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday welcomed a golf quarantine proposal as an alternative local state quarantine (ALSQ) option, describing it as an "interesting idea" although it has yet to be approved by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). Gen Prayut brushed aside concerns that the proposal might involve a conflict of interest as some golf courses maintain ties with cabinet ministers and government politicians. The prime minister said the scheme was proposed as many golf courses are equipped with hotels and are also isolated from the public. There are 238 golf courses with 5,000 rooms nationwide, and the Sports and Tourism Ministry hopes 20-30 will join the scheme. Many Thai workers left their vehicles in Malaysia when they returned home before the border closure in early April.
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November 10, 2020 23:15 UTC