TEST YOURSELF: Digital safety | Bangkok Post: learning
Photo courtesy of Prinya Hom-anekIs the MorChana app safe? Is the MorChana app safe? In today's digital age, people use smartphones to conduct a wide range of online activities -- from online learning to online shopping. The MorChana app uses GPS and Bluetooth to trace locations of a user and show whether the user has been in a risk area. The CCSA said Thais must download the MorChana app.
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January 29, 2021 08:03 UTC
Experts call for plan to help pupils | Bangkok Post: learning
Photo by SOMCHAI POOMLARDUrgent measures are needed to help students in provinces under maximum Covid-19 controls catch up on their studies, academics say. Sompong Jitradub, a lecturer with Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Education, urged the government to come up with a plan to help these students. "Since the Covid-19 outbreak, schools in Thailand have been forced to stop providing in-person education for about 90 days, or about 40%, of the academic year. "Education inequalities between poor and well-off students were already an issue in Thailand, even before the pandemic," he said. "Many countries already have a plan, so Thailand should have one as well.
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January 29, 2021 02:03 UTC
Story telling will woo buyers to snap up D Market's items
D Market is a new feature in the Pao Tang app. A new e-marketplace called D Market is set to be unveiled in the second quarter, another player in a segment valued at 294 billion baht that is dominated by foreign operators. Even though D Market is open for any product categories, the items must be unique or outstanding, which would mean they were different from others, Mr Somkid said. Thanawat Malabuppha, president of the Thailand E-commerce Association, said D Market is taking a good step by leveraging the government's assistance scheme. But it needs to be open to other parties joining in as an open platform, which could benefit more people.
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January 29, 2021 00:22 UTC
Pornpawee fells another giant
Pornpawee Chochuwong celebrates after beating Tai Tzu-ying. Pornpawee will next face the already-eliminated Pusarla V Sindhu of India in her final Group B match of the US$1.5 million season finale. "I'm happy to win today, beating the No.1 player in the world," said Pornpawee. I'm more happy that I could play the way I wanted to today," said the 13th-ranked Pornpawee, who is now guaranteed a place in the semi-finals following her second win in as many days. Korean rising star An Se-Yong also won her second Group A match, beating Evgeniya Kosetskaya of Russia 21-13, 21-17.
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January 28, 2021 23:48 UTC
'Black sugar' strikes again
'Black sugar' strikes againEarly this week, residents of some provinces that serve as hubs for cash crops like rice and sugar cane started to choke on PM2.5 fine dust as many farmers began to burn farm waste. This year, the "black sugar" problem is likely to increase because of the shortage of migrant labour amid the Covid-19 restrictions. In reality, half of the sugar cane is harvested using the burning process, according to information from the Thai Sugar Millers Corporation (TSMC). But the shortage of migrant workers will only see a surge in the "black sugar" problem. The government and the consumer protection sector need to educate the public about the relationship between PM2.5 and "black sugar".
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January 28, 2021 23:48 UTC
Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 makes ASQ easy with extra space and exclusive rates
Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 makes ASQ easy with extra space and exclusive ratesTrendy downtown property Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 has announced new provision for families completing Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) at the hotel, with the option of guaranteed connecting rooms and suites, ranging from 65 to 175 square metres. Suitable for a family quarantine of two adults including up to two children, the Marriot International managed hotel has an array of rooms and suites for all guests searching for their ideal ASQ venue in Bangkok. Book now until 31 March 2021 for ASQ stays until 30 June 2021. The rate for a 16 days (15 nights) package starts from THB 49,500 net per person with limited availability. For more information and reservations call +66 2 207 7000, email reservations.aloftbkk@alofthotels.com or visit http://bit.ly/3fiMSSX
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January 28, 2021 07:52 UTC
Legal action likely over DJ's Covid-spreading party | Bangkok Post: learning
Techin Ploypetch, aka DJ Matoom, posted this picture from his hospital room, where he has been quarantined after catching Covid-19. (Photo: @matoom_efm Twitter account)The Disease Control Department has asked the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to take legal action against people involved with the birthday party of actor Techin Ploypetch, also known as DJ Matoom. The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration updated the number of Covid-19 cases linked to the celebrity DJ's illegal party. The Disease Control Department told the BMA that people who concealed information violated several laws. Legal action could target those in charge of the party for violating the ban on crowded gatherings to help control the disease, as well as partygoers.
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January 28, 2021 07:18 UTC
Unesco to get Si Thep report
(Photo © Fine Arts Department)The government will present a nomination file for Si Thep Historical Park to the World Heritage Centre within next month. An additional 50 monuments were found outside of the town such as Khao Khlang Nok, Prang Rue Si and Khao Khlang Sa Kaeo monument complex. The team also found possible artefacts buried under the Khao Khlang Nok ruin. The information can be used by governments requiring testing or vaccination proof as a condition of international travel during and after the pandemic. The property is a short walk to Ao Yon Beach and a 50-minute drive from Phuket International Airport.
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January 28, 2021 05:26 UTC
Survey: locals want borders reopened | Bangkok Post: learning
Operators in the central and eastern regions and Bangkok displayed the weakest confidence in the tourism industry. Photo by Somchai PoomlardSeveral local residents and tourism operators surveyed want Thailand to reopen borders to international tourists with a 14-day quarantine still in place, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT). A survey conducted by TCT found 60% of locals and 50% of tourism operators agree with the idea. The TCT surveyed 785 tourism-related operators and 1,444 Thais from Nov 11-Dec 10. According to the survey, travel firms topped the business closures rate in the fourth quarter last year, with 2% of companies permanently closed, 17% temporarily closed and 4% shifting to other businesses.
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January 28, 2021 02:59 UTC
Covid restrictions eased | Bangkok Post: learning
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) spokesman Taweesilp Visanuyothin said authorities still plan to keep greater Bangkok a red zone, for maximum Covid-19 control, but restrictions on businesses and activities could be eased in other areas next month. Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani should remain maximum control zones because of their high numbers of new coronavirus cases. Samut Sakhon will remain a maximum and strict control zone or "dark red zone". In a maximum control zone, pubs, bars and karaoke parlours must remain closed. Schools in all areas across the country except Samut Sakhon are allowed to reopen but with preventive measures in place such as alternate day school schedules, social distancing and online learning.
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January 28, 2021 02:26 UTC
Pornpawee blows away Ratchanok
Pornpawee Chochuwong stunned Ratchanok Intanon to begin her HSBC BWF World Tour Finals campaign with a tough three-game victory at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, on Wednesday night. Pornpawee Chochuwong plays a shot against Ratchanok Intanon during their Group B match. "It was a good match, there were no easy points," said Tai, who defeated Ratchanok in the Toyota Thailand Open semi-finals on Saturday. They will next play Kim So-Yeong and Kong Hee-Yong of South Korea, who also won their opener, in the second group match today. Marin, who won both the Yonex Thailand Open and the Toyota Thailand Open, will play her second match against Li today while An will meet Kosetskaya.
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January 28, 2021 01:18 UTC
Stipend fiasco reveals flaws
Stipend fiasco reveals flawsFinance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith made a timely move to intervene in cases of elderly people who are inadvertently indebted to the state for accepting monthly living allowances for years without being aware that they are ineligible. The government says those receiving a state pension or special pension are not eligible for the elderly allowance. However, government agencies insisted they have to take back the elderly allowance, or they may be guilty of violating Section 157 of the Criminal Code which concerns dereliction of duty. Mr Arkhom said he believed that everyone who reaches 60 should be eligible for the elderly allowance. According to the regulations, allowance recipients must not receive other state benefits.
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January 27, 2021 21:33 UTC
BG Pathum get champions Ulsan Hyundai in ACL draw
BG Pathum get champions Ulsan Hyundai in ACL drawDusit ChalermsanDebutants BG Pathum United of Thailand will face holders Ulsan Hyundai of South Korea in the AFC Champions League following Wednesday's draw. BG, coached by Dusit Chalermsan, are currently Thai League 1 leaders. Thai League 1 is being suspended for one month due to a new surge in Covid-19 cases and will resume on Feb 6. On Feb 6, it's Trat v Chiang Rai, Buriram v Ratchaburi, Port v Sukhothai, and Police Tero v BG Pathum. On Feb 7, it's Muang Thong v Rayong, Prachuap v Suphanburi, Nakhon Ratchasima v Chonburi, and Bangkok United v Samut Prakan.
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January 27, 2021 21:21 UTC
Restaurants to open until midnight | Bangkok Post: learning
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is likely on Friday to allow a set of Covid-19 restrictions to be relaxed, he said. CCSA spokesman Taweesilp Visanuyothin said a meeting will be held today to discuss the proposed easing of Covid-19 restrictions on businesses and activities including restaurants, entertainment venues and schools. Four more new cases were reported in Bangkok on Tuesday and 22 imported cases were reported at quarantine facilities. Dine-in restaurants across the country will likely this week be allowed to extend their opening times to midnight from what is currently 9pm. Click "play" to listen to Restaurants to open until midnight and "Download" to keep this file for educational purpose.
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January 27, 2021 02:15 UTC
Riding the Sixth Wave
We've just started a new long cycle of cutting-edge technological development: the Sixth Wave. In the Sixth Wave, we are likely to see strong economic growth along three innovative technological growth paths:"Digital tech" will extend the Fifth Wave technologies of ICT, the internet and digital networks. The Sixth Wave will lead to drastic increases in productivity and create new job and investment opportunities. So how do you intend to respond to the Sixth Wave in its critical foundational years? Or do you want to get actively involved and ride the Sixth Wave?
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January 27, 2021 00:00 UTC