Repids: Turning Used Cooking Oil into Organic Insecticide

Repids, a Chulalongkorn University innovation, turns used vegetable cooking oil into a non-toxic organic insecticide, helping address pollution from grease-clogged drainage systems and improper used cooking oil management while creating an alternative organic insecticide for farmers. The technology embodies circular economy principles aimed at fostering sustainable communities and a healthier environment. Chula’s CUSAT Team Reaches […]

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Chula’s CUSAT Team Reaches Space Milestone, Sets 2028 CUSAT-1 Launch

Students from Chulalongkorn University’s Satellite and Space Technology Club (CUSAT) have made history by winning the 9th KiboCUBE Programme, a joint initiative by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The official announcement was made on June 10, 2026, in Vienna, Austria, during the COPUOS 2026 Side Event. The team will now move forward […]

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Global Outage Hits Meta’s Instagram And Facebook

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Millions of users across the globe experienced widespread disruptions on Meta’s flagship social media platforms, Instagram and Facebook, following a sudden and significant service outage. According to data from the specialized tracking website Downdetector, thousands of users reported being unable to access or navigate the applications normally during the incident. […]

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Thailand Consumers Council Sues Meta, LINE, And Apple Over Online Investment Scams

BANGKOK, Thailand — The Thailand Consumers Council has filed civil lawsuits against major global technology platforms, including Meta, LINE, and Apple, alongside several commercial financial institutions, alleging severe negligence in facilitating online investment fraud. The council is seeking 230 million baht in collective compensation on behalf of 10 claimants who were defrauded through deceptive digital […]

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From Mussel Shell Waste to Bio-Responsive Ventilation Blocks

Chulalongkorn University researchers have developed “Bio-Responsive Block,” a ventilation block made from mussel shells. Crushing rather than burning mussel shell waste from coastal communities helps reduce carbon emissions. Designed to be both attractive and practical, the product adds value while promoting a circular economy at the community level. Along Thailand’s coastlines, millions of kilograms of […]

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Microsoft Invests $1 Billion to Boost AI Infrastructure in Thailand

BANGKOK – Microsoft has announced plans to invest more than $1 billion in Thailand between 2026 and 2028, focusing on cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure as well as ongoing operations, marking a significant commitment to the country’s digital transformation. OpenAI researchers warned of ‘powerful discovery’of artificial intelligence threatening humanity The announcement followed a meeting in […]

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Yahoo Search Ceases Operations in Thailand

BANGKOK – Yahoo has discontinued its search engine services in Thailand, effectively blocking users with Thai IP addresses from accessing the platform without technical workarounds. According to the Bangkok Post, attempts to visit Yahoo Search from Thailand now result in a redirect to sg.search.yahoo.com, which operates under Singaporean jurisdiction. Google, Microsoft and AWS to invest […]

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