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Bangkok Post
9 hours ago
- Health
- Bangkok Post
High-tech tools take Thai nursing education to next level
Advanced technology combined with human-centred care are helping to equip future nurses with the skills needed for modern challenges, in a new programme at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) in Bangkok. The new Innovative Nursing major was approved in January and started in March. At a time when an ageing society in Thailand is placing more demands on the healthcare system, the programme aims to address a shortage of nurses. The national average is one nurse for every 316 people, and in some rural areas, the ratio is one for every 500. With more elderly patients and complex health conditions, the need for skilled and forward-thinking nurses is more urgent than ever. Asst Prof Buhnga Tanopas, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, introduced the programme with a clear message. 'We are not just producing nurses. We are nurturing healthcare innovators. Our students will use advanced tools like AI to become professionals who can adapt and lead in any environment,' she said. What makes the Innovative Nursing major unique, she said, is its hands-on and high-tech learning environment. Students will be trained in simulation labs that mirror real hospital settings. They practise with lifelike mannequins such as SimMan, SimBaby and SimMom. Each mannequin costs over one million baht and helps students learn how to handle many medical situations before they work with real patients. The programme also uses Virtual Reality (VR) to take learning even further. Students can explore complex scenarios in a fully immersive environment. VR allows them to repeat procedures, sharpen their decision-making and understand situations they may not face often in real life. These tools help students gain deep understanding and confidence. Alongside technical training, the curriculum focuses on problem-solving and soft skills. Students learn to think creatively and come up with solutions for both individual patients and broader health issues. Communication and emotional intelligence are key parts of the programme. The goal is to create nurses who can listen, adapt and connect with their patients, said Ms Buhnga. She shared a story from one class in which one of the students was crying after not being able to keep the simulated patient alive. She told the professor that she genuinely felt she must strive to be better at the job in order to provide care the patient deserved when she's in a real field of work. KMITL also prepares students for international careers. The programme offers opportunities for exchanges and real-world observations abroad. It teaches students to use electronic health systems and promotes lifelong learning. With training in entrepreneurship, students may also choose to start their own wellness businesses in the future. Students also work with other faculties at KMITL. By learning from fields like engineering, design and computer science, they can develop new ideas for improving healthcare. The programme includes internships in public hospitals and wellness centres. Students also learn from active professionals who visit the classroom to share their experience and insights. KMITL's Innovative Nursing major is built on the values of Compassion, Integrity, Curiosity and Innovation. It offers students the tools and mindset needed for the future. These future nurses will be ready to care, lead and make a real difference in the world.
Bangkok Post
15-07-2025
- Business
- Bangkok Post
Safety key to nuclear goal
Nuclear energy has little support among Thai people. The recent news about a conservation group criticising the latest bilateral cooperation between the US and Thai government to upscale plans for small reactor module (SMR) technology is evidence of this. The latest anti-nuclear online mutterings are a reaction to the rekindled interest among Thai policymakers and investors in pursuing the controversial energy resource. Recently, the government and investors launched collaboration with foreign governments such as Denmark and the US, while local investors such as SET-listed Global Power Synergy (GPSC), the PTT group's power flagship, and Saha Pathanapibul International are also supporters of SMRs. They are joined by Thai academic institutes such as King Mongkut's University of Technology, which is promoting similar nuclear energy courses at its Lat Krabang and North Bangkok campuses. Today in Bangkok, the government and its backers will hold a seminar titled "A Global Dialogue on SMR Deployment". This development is good and welcome. Thailand must prepare to tap new energy resources to cater for the demand by manufacturers to produce low-emission goods. As well as fossil-power energy and intermittent renewable energy, the country must think about acquiring a stable power source to feed the exponential demand from data centres and AI operations. Much smaller in size -- around 15-300 megawatts, SMR technology is being touted as the next game changer for industrial sectors that require an on-site clean and stable energy supply. That means the public must be better informed. There must be a healthy debate on whether and how the country can make use of nuclear energy, given its inherent risks. It is essential that supporters of moves to embrace nuclear energy open their ears to public concerns instead of resorting to platitudes about how beneficial and safe the new technology will be. Likewise, opponents must open their hearts to new information. After all, the world has changed. For five decades, Thailand has tried and failed to develop nuclear energy. Those efforts have been marred by fearful reactions caused by the catastrophic nuclear accidents at Chernobyl in Ukraine in 1986 and Japan's Fukushima plant in 2011. But the real problem has always been a lack of trust in Thai officials and investors to handle public safety standards. It is certainly a valid point. In 2000, it took officials at the Atomic Energy Commission for Peace 17 days to find a spent cobalt-60 cylinder stolen from a warehouse by scrap metal workers who later opened it in one of their homes in Samut Prakan. Three later died from radiation sickness, while 1,872 community members were exposed to different levels of radiation. In 2023, a tube containing radioactive element Caesium-137 went missing from the National Power Plant 5A Company's facility in Prachin Buri province before later being found burned in a scrap metal factory. That means the public education drive must not be a PR campaign to force acceptance, either. After all, countries with good public approval ratings of their nuclear energy policies are all societies with trustworthy infrastructure, transparency and well-tested safety standards. Simply promoting new technology is not enough. Without public trust in officials' ability to handle safety, Thailand's quest for nuclear power plants will remain the same pipe dream it has been for the past five decades.
Korea Herald
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
INFORMA MARKETS JOINS FORCES WITH KEY PARTNERS TO LAUNCH MOBILITYTECH ASIA - BANGKOK 2025, DRIVING THAILAND TOWARD BECOMING ASIA'S SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY HUB"
BANGKOK, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets, in collaboration with key public and private sector players in the automotive industry, is set to host MobilityTech Asia – Bangkok 2025, a major expansion of the highly successful Electric Vehicle Asia event, which has run for over a decade. The event aims to accelerate the transition to next-generation mobility—including electric vehicles (EVs), smart mobility, and clean energy solutions—under the theme "Shaping the Regional Innovation Hub for Sustainable Mobility." It will serve as a strategic platform to position Thailand as the region's center for sustainable mobility innovation, fostering business opportunities, investment, and energy transition within the Thai automotive industry, in line with international standards. The show will take place from 2–4 July 2025 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Bangkok. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yossapong Laoonual, Assistant to the President for Sustainability and Head of the Mobility and Vehicle Technology Research Center (MOVE) at King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), stated: "In the face of global transformation, modern mobility technologies go beyond just electric vehicles (EVs). They encompass intelligent systems aligned with the CASE concept—Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric. At the MOVE Research Center, we are committed to advancing research and development through cross-sector collaboration—government, private sector, academia, and civil society—to support the shift toward sustainable mobility and the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. We also strive to elevate Thai businesses to a globally competitive level. This year, we are honored to support MobilityTech Asia – Bangkok 2025 (MTAB) and to co-host the Future MOVE Forum, a regional knowledge-sharing platform that brings together global experts to explore key topics such as the integration of EVs with energy grids, hydrogen vehicles and infrastructure, connected and autonomous transportation systems, and next-generation mobility services and ecosystems. We believe MTAB not only offers a space to learn and exchange innovations but also marks the beginning of collaborative efforts to steer Thailand and the region toward a sustainable mobility future." Mr. Sanchai Noombunnam, Country General Manager of Informa Markets – Thailand, added: "For over a decade, we have led the organization of Southeast Asia's premier electric vehicle technology show. Rebranding the event as MobilityTech Asia – Bangkok (MTAB) marks a pivotal evolution to broaden our focus and cover all facets of future mobility technologies, including smart infrastructure, autonomous systems, Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), software, and cybersecurity. This year's theme, 'Shaping the Regional Innovation Hub for Sustainable Mobility,' underscores our mission to position Thailand as a comprehensive hub for automotive innovation in Asia. A key strength of MTAB is our long-standing partnership with the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT), a core co-organizer. Together, we're also co-hosting the iEVTech Conference, an international platform for updating trends and innovations in the industry. Additional forums include the Future MOVE Forum, ASEAN EV Round Table, and EVAT Tech Forum, covering every dimension of mobility innovation and sustainable transportation. The event will feature over 250 leading automotive tech brands, such as 24M, ROBERT BOSCH, BYD, FUJITSU, TOSHIBA, TESLA ENERGY, and TRUMPF, as well as international pavilions from China, Finland, Germany, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom—reinforcing MTAB 2025's role as a gateway to new opportunities for Asia's mobility industry. We anticipate more than 32,000 visitors from 65 countries worldwide, solidifying this event as a key platform in advancing Thailand's potential as a center for intelligent and sustainable transportation innovation in the region." Transform the Future of Mobility at MobilityTech Asia – Bangkok 2025 will be held alongside ASIA Sustainable Energy Week 2025 (ASEW) —the region's largest renewable energy technology exhibition—creating a powerful synergy between clean energy and sustainable mobility innovation. Join us from 2–4 July 2025 at QSNCC, Bangkok, and stay updated or register to attend at About Informa Markets: Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate, and grow. Through our comprehensive portfolio of exhibitions, digital content, and services, we enable customers and partners to connect, discover new opportunities, and drive industry progress.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
INFORMA MARKETS JOINS FORCES WITH KEY PARTNERS TO LAUNCH MOBILITYTECH ASIA - BANGKOK 2025, DRIVING THAILAND TOWARD BECOMING ASIA'S SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY HUB"
BANGKOK, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets, in collaboration with key public and private sector players in the automotive industry, is set to host MobilityTech Asia – Bangkok 2025, a major expansion of the highly successful Electric Vehicle Asia event, which has run for over a decade. The event aims to accelerate the transition to next-generation mobility—including electric vehicles (EVs), smart mobility, and clean energy solutions—under the theme "Shaping the Regional Innovation Hub for Sustainable Mobility." It will serve as a strategic platform to position Thailand as the region's center for sustainable mobility innovation, fostering business opportunities, investment, and energy transition within the Thai automotive industry, in line with international standards. The show will take place from 2–4 July 2025 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Bangkok. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yossapong Laoonual, Assistant to the President for Sustainability and Head of the Mobility and Vehicle Technology Research Center (MOVE) at King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), stated: "In the face of global transformation, modern mobility technologies go beyond just electric vehicles (EVs). They encompass intelligent systems aligned with the CASE concept—Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric. At the MOVE Research Center, we are committed to advancing research and development through cross-sector collaboration—government, private sector, academia, and civil society—to support the shift toward sustainable mobility and the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. We also strive to elevate Thai businesses to a globally competitive level. This year, we are honored to support MobilityTech Asia – Bangkok 2025 (MTAB) and to co-host the Future MOVE Forum, a regional knowledge-sharing platform that brings together global experts to explore key topics such as the integration of EVs with energy grids, hydrogen vehicles and infrastructure, connected and autonomous transportation systems, and next-generation mobility services and ecosystems. We believe MTAB not only offers a space to learn and exchange innovations but also marks the beginning of collaborative efforts to steer Thailand and the region toward a sustainable mobility future." Mr. Sanchai Noombunnam, Country General Manager of Informa Markets – Thailand, added: "For over a decade, we have led the organization of Southeast Asia's premier electric vehicle technology show. Rebranding the event as MobilityTech Asia – Bangkok (MTAB) marks a pivotal evolution to broaden our focus and cover all facets of future mobility technologies, including smart infrastructure, autonomous systems, Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), software, and cybersecurity. This year's theme, 'Shaping the Regional Innovation Hub for Sustainable Mobility,' underscores our mission to position Thailand as a comprehensive hub for automotive innovation in Asia. A key strength of MTAB is our long-standing partnership with the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT), a core co-organizer. Together, we're also co-hosting the iEVTech Conference, an international platform for updating trends and innovations in the industry. Additional forums include the Future MOVE Forum, ASEAN EV Round Table, and EVAT Tech Forum, covering every dimension of mobility innovation and sustainable transportation. The event will feature over 250 leading automotive tech brands, such as 24M, ROBERT BOSCH, BYD, FUJITSU, TOSHIBA, TESLA ENERGY, and TRUMPF, as well as international pavilions from China, Finland, Germany, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom—reinforcing MTAB 2025's role as a gateway to new opportunities for Asia's mobility industry. We anticipate more than 32,000 visitors from 65 countries worldwide, solidifying this event as a key platform in advancing Thailand's potential as a center for intelligent and sustainable transportation innovation in the region." Transform the Future of Mobility at MobilityTech Asia – Bangkok 2025 will be held alongside ASIA Sustainable Energy Week 2025 (ASEW)—the region's largest renewable energy technology exhibition—creating a powerful synergy between clean energy and sustainable mobility innovation. Join us from 2–4 July 2025 at QSNCC, Bangkok, and stay updated or register to attend at About Informa Markets:Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate, and grow. Through our comprehensive portfolio of exhibitions, digital content, and services, we enable customers and partners to connect, discover new opportunities, and drive industry progress. For more information, please visit: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE MobilityTech Asia - Bangkok Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
