The Human Rights Watch is speaking up against Thailand’s use of the lèse majesté law after 4 prominent pro-democracy activists were denied bail by the Bangkok Criminal Court and ordered into pretrial detention for allegedly insulting or defaming the Thai Monarchy. The HRW says the activists could be in detention for years until their trials are concluded. At a time of ongoing political protests calling on monarchy reform, Thai authorities have been “abusing” the draconian lèse majesté law by using it to “aggressively clamp down on speech they don’t like,” according to HRW’s Asia director Brad Adams. “Holding people in pretrial detention for peaceful expression portends a return to the dark days when people simply charged with this crime end up spending years in jail while their trials drag on interminably.” The lèse majesté law, under Section 112 of Thailand’s Criminal Code, carries a punishment of up to 15 years in prison for insulting or defaming the Thai Monarchy. ... » Learn More about Human Rights Watch says Thailand abuses lèse majesté law to silence protesters
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Ambitious Tech Startups to Watch in the LearnTech Space
It’s no surprise that technology has an immense impact on every aspect of our lives – and the education sector is no exception. While some say technology has brought no significant change in education, many believe technology has transformed teaching and learning in many ways. It has also been responsible for many tech startups. Unlike the medieval times, students have access to a massive amount of information at their fingertips. Thanks to the internet, learning, communication, and collaboration are no longer restricted within the four walls. Technology-based learning tools have changed the way students work while they learn with the extended reach of the internet and smart devices. From a comprehensive computer-managed learning model to find the right math problem solver online, technology has helped students adapt to academic subjects. The year 2020 accelerated digital transformation, enhanced personalized learning opportunities, and increased educational productivity. ... » Learn More about Ambitious Tech Startups to Watch in the LearnTech Space
Sarawak records 252 new Covid-19 cases, one death
KUCHING: Sarawak reported 252 new Covid-19 cases on Monday (March 8), with more than half in Sibu district, as well as one death. The state disaster management committee said the latest fatality was a 66-year-old man who died at Kapit Hospital on March 6 while being treated for fatigue, fever and cough for the past few days. "An antigen rapid test and a PCR test done at the hospital on March 1 returned positive. The case, who had aplastic anemia, passed away after his condition deteriorated," the committee said in a statement, adding that the state's death toll was now 88. Of the new cases, the committee said 234 were asymptomatic while 18 showed symptoms. Sibu recorded the highest number of new cases with 149, of which 133 were individuals screened during active case detection of contacts, including 109 from the Sibujaya area under the enhanced movement control order. Other districts which reported new cases were Bintulu (23), Miri (17), Subis (13), Kuching and Mukah (seven ... » Learn More about Sarawak records 252 new Covid-19 cases, one death
EMCO in four areas in Maran ends ahead of schedule
PETALING JAYA: The enhanced movement control order in four areas in Maran, Pahang, will end ahead of schedule. Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, in his statement, said that the EMCO in Felda Jengka 1, Felda Jengka 2, Felda Jengka 7 and Felda Ulu Jempol would end on March 8 instead of March 15. "Until now, the Health Ministry has conducted 471 tests with only one Covid-19 case reported from this locality. "The case was detected in Felda Ulu Jempolm and all close contacts have been identified, tested and quarantined," he said on Monday (March 8). On enforcement statistics, 513 compounds were issued on Sunday (March 7), with four remanded. "Thirty-three illegal immigrants have also been arrested, with four vehicles seized," he said. ... » Learn More about EMCO in four areas in Maran ends ahead of schedule
Watchdog condemns Calabarzon killings
Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director for the New York-based group Human Rights Watch (HRW), has condemned the series of police operations against suspected left-leaning individuals in Calabarzon Region. Robertson said HRW is “seriously concerned about reports of raids conducted by law enforcement authorities that resulted in activists’ deaths in the provinces of Laguna, Cavite, Batangas and Rizal.” Calabarzon groups the four provinces, together with Quezon province. “The Philippine government should act now to investigate the use of the lethal force in these raids, stop the mayhem and killings that have gone hand in hand with the practice of Red-tagging, and respect of Filipinos to exercise their civil and political right and dissent,” he said in a statement. Robertson believed that the simultaneous operations were “clearly part” of the Philippine government’s “increasingly brutal counter-insurgency campaign,” with the administration’s ambitious bid to end the 52-year-old ... » Learn More about Watchdog condemns Calabarzon killings
First AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive in Thailand
The following is a press release from AstraZeneca. Their thoughts and opinions are their own. The first doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine arrived today in Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport ahead of schedule, bringing renewed hope to the country’s fight against the pandemic. The batch of 11 7 ,600 doses landed on the runway to a fanfare, representing the first vaccines to arrive in the country to fight the virus. COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca , which is licensed for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 18 years and older, is currently undergoing final quality control testing, after which it will be handed over so that the local vaccination program can begin. The vaccine has been shown to be safe and effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 when taken as two doses administered at a four to the 12-week interval. It has been shown to be 100% protective against severe disease, hospitalization, and death, more than 22 days after the first ... » Learn More about First AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive in Thailand
Pope Francis visits Iraqi Christians who suffered under ISIS
Pope Francis landed in northern Iraq on Sunday to cap his historic tour to the country with a visit to Christian communities that endured the brutality of a jihadist "caliphate". The heaviest deployment of security forces yet has been mobilised to protect the 84-year-old on what is perhaps his riskiest day in Iraq. Francis landed early on Sunday at the airport in the Kurdish regional capital of Arbil, targeted just a few weeks ago by a volley of rockets that killed two people. He held a brief meeting with regional president Nechirvan Barzani and his cousin, the prime minister Masrour Barzani. The pontiff will then travel by helicopter to lead a prayer "for the victims of the war" in the city of Mosul, an ancient crossroads overrun by the Islamic State group in 2014. "We believers cannot be silent when terrorism abuses religion," Francis said at an interfaith service Saturday, one of the many stops on the first-ever papal visit to the war-scarred country. Pope Francis' trip ... » Learn More about Pope Francis visits Iraqi Christians who suffered under ISIS
Heavyweight Boxer Wilder Claims He Keeps Fury Awake At Night
If you’ve ever looked at British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury once, you’ll know that he doesn’t seem like the kind of man who’s frightened easy. It would be far more accurate to suggest that he doesn’t look like the type of man who ever gets frightened at all. Despite that, his great rival heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder upped the battle of wits between the two this week by proclaiming that the thought of getting back in the ring with him is stopping Fury from getting a good night’s sleep . Wilder is no stranger to making strange our outspoken comments. The American, who holds one version of the world’s heavyweight championship, has spoken in the past of how he dreams about killing one of his opponents in the ring and will tell anyone who listens that he’s the best heavyweight in the world. That’s to be expected of a man who hasn’t lost a single fight, and has developed a reputation for being one of the most savage knockout artists of all time. In his mind, ... » Learn More about Heavyweight Boxer Wilder Claims He Keeps Fury Awake At Night
Find a Condo for Rent in Ekkamai to Enjoy an Upscale Lifestyle
Finding a condo for rent in Ekkamai allows you entry into the upscale world and fun lifestyle of Bangkok. The Ekkamai neighbourhood of Bangkok has long enjoyed an upscale reputation. Close to some of the best restaurants and nightspots in Bangkok, this neighbourhood is right next to the Thonglorneighbourhood. Together these two neighbourhoods are trend-setting areas of the city has the envy of everyone. The thing is, you don’t have to be wealthy to afford a luxury condo in Ekkamai. The real estate development boom of the last ten years or so has removed wealth from any consideration of a luxury lifestyle and residence in Ekkamai. The sheer amount of competition between developers has meant there is a large number of condos for rent in Ekkamai that are perfectly affordable for the average wage-earner. Excellent Facilities and Amenities These luxury condos all feature community swimming pools surrounded by lush gardens and children’s play areas. They also feature ... » Learn More about Find a Condo for Rent in Ekkamai to Enjoy an Upscale Lifestyle
How Thai Food Conquered the World, Where to Find the Best Thai Restaurants
In a survey of 24 countries conducted by YouGov, it was found that Thai Food is one of the world’s top five foodie favorites. – In this article we offer tips on where to Find the Best Thai Restaurants Thailand became a popular holiday destination in the 1980s, and the country’s fare, along with its stunning nature and fascinating culture, is one of the primary reasons people travel there. According to the survey, Thailand had more entries in the World’s 50 Best Foods than any other country. Luckily, these dishes aren’t only found in Thailand and are readily available in other locations across the globe. Here are the three destinations around the world with the best Thai restaurants, and where to stay to make sure you can access them easily. Bangkok Thai Food While Chiang Mai may be considered the culinary capital of Thailand, Bangkok is much larger and is home to many more restaurants. Indeed, one of the most famous Thai restaurants on the planet is located in the ... » Learn More about How Thai Food Conquered the World, Where to Find the Best Thai Restaurants