#Confidence

Eye contact reveals more about confidence, self-esteem, and social intelligence than many realize. New insights from psychology and field interviews offer practical lessons for Thais navigating work, family, and public life.

In Thailand, subtle signals matter. The moment eyes meet can signal trust or hesitation in job interviews, negotiations, or casual chats at markets. A relaxed, steady gaze communicates openness, warmth, and confidence before a word is spoken. Quick, tense, or wandering eye contact often hints at unease or distraction.

New research is shedding light on how the simple act of maintaining eye contact reveals far more about your confidence, self-esteem, and social intelligence than most realize, according to recent psychology findings summarised in a July 2025 report by VegOut Magazine. Drawing from extensive interviews with psychologists and peer-reviewed studies, the article uncovers eight core areas where gaze behavior provides insight into personal assurance, social anxiety, and even intercultural competence, offering practical lessons for Thais navigating workplace, family, and public interactions.

Millions of people around the world experience the unsettling and often embarrassing problem of unexpected urinary leaks, also known as urinary incontinence. Recent reporting highlights how a simple set of daily exercises known as Kegels can make a significant difference, offering hope and practical solutions for those affected—a topic that resonates strongly with many Thais who may experience the issue but feel too shy to seek help.

Urinary incontinence occurs when the muscles that support the bladder—collectively called the pelvic floor—become weakened or fail to function optimally, causing leaks during activities like coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising. While the issue is more common in women, especially after childbirth or during menopause, men can also be impacted, particularly after prostate surgery. In Thailand, where openness about “down-there” issues remains limited due to cultural sensitivities, incontinence is widely underreported, making public education on prevention even more crucial.

A recent feature highlights that confidence grows from small, consistent parenting habits rather than grand gestures. For Thai families, this approach offers practical, research-backed ways to nurture emotionally resilient children at home and beyond. The findings emphasize that confidence develops over time through everyday interactions, encouragement, and support, rather than being inherited or built overnight.

In Thailand, the concept of ความมั่นใจ (confidence) is often tied to school transitions and academic performance. The new perspective widens that view: confidence is not only about grades but about becoming independent, capable adults who can face challenges with composure. The discussion is timely for Thailand’s education system, where the balance between traditional methods and encouragement of individuality remains an ongoing conversation.

Recent insights from a Times of India feature reveal that building a child’s confidence hinges not on grand gestures, but on a constellation of subtle parenting habits practiced daily—a finding with wide-ranging implications for Thai families committed to nurturing emotionally resilient youngsters. This new research-backed approach emphasizes that confidence is not inherited nor built overnight, but rather emerges from the small, consistent ways parents interact, encourage, and support their children at home (Times of India, 2025).

In a groundbreaking study published in Neuroscience of Consciousness, researchers have unveiled a fascinating psychological dynamic affecting decision-making confidence when individuals believe they’re collaborating with machines. This revelation highlights that the mere perception of working alongside artificial intelligence can undermine human confidence, even when human judgment is accurate. Such insights compel us to reconsider how human-machine interactions might be designed, especially as automation increasingly infiltrates our daily lives and workplaces.

A new study in Neuroscience of Consciousness reveals a surprising finding: simply believing you are working with a machine can lower your confidence in decisions, even when your judgments are correct. The research shows that human–machine interactions shape self-belief in ways that may affect everyday choices at work and in learning environments.

This insight is timely as Thailand expands its tech ecosystem. Thai educators, students, and professionals are increasingly using AI in classrooms, clinics, and offices. Understanding how perceived machine collaboration influences confidence could inform the design of human-centered technologies in education and health services.