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Deliberate Daydreaming: ADHD Mind Wandering May Fuel Creativity—and It Could Reshape Thailand

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New research presented at a major European conference suggests that the wandering mind often seen in ADHD may function as a hidden engine of creativity, especially when that drift is deliberate rather than spontaneous. The large-scale study looked at two independent groups totaling about 750 participants and found that stronger ADHD traits were linked to higher creativity scores when individuals allowed their thoughts to wander on purpose. In other words, intentional mind wandering may unlock innovative thinking, turning a familiar challenge into a potential strength.

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AI has designed thousands of potential antibiotics. Will any work—and what it means for Thailand

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In a leap that sounds almost like science fiction, artificial intelligence has designed thousands of potential antibiotic molecules in a matter of minutes. The promise is seductive: if machines can map vast swaths of chemical space faster than human chemists, perhaps a new generation of drugs could outpace the rampant antimicrobial resistance threatening societies worldwide. Yet the headline question remains as urgent as ever for Thailand and the region: will any of these AI-designed candidates prove effective and safe enough to become real medicines? The reality, experts caution, is more nuanced. AI can accelerate the search, but the hardest work follows in the wet lab, through rigorous testing for efficacy, safety, and the complex pharmacology that governs drug behavior in humans.

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Eureka clues: study finds subtle brain–behavior signals minutes before an “aha” — what Thai schools, labs and creative industries should know

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A new study shows that those sudden flashes of insight we call “eureka” moments are not wholly random: measurable changes in behavior and brain dynamics appear minutes before a breakthrough, offering a way to anticipate when inspiration will strike. Researchers who filmed expert problem-solvers working through very difficult mathematical problems report that ordinary, predictable patterns of action gave way to increasing unpredictability in the moments leading up to verbalized insight. The finding suggests creativity may be tracked in real time using tools from information theory, and it points to practical opportunities and ethical questions for educators, researchers and creative industries in Thailand and beyond.

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Thai classrooms and studios: new study suggests pre-insight signals can guide innovation

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A recent study reveals that “eureka” moments are foreshadowed by measurable changes in behavior and brain dynamics minutes before a breakthrough. Researchers observed expert problem-solvers tackling tough math problems and found that ordinary action patterns become increasingly unpredictable just before a verbalized insight. The work suggests creativity can be tracked in real time with information-theory tools, raising practical opportunities and important ethical questions for Thai educators, researchers, and creative professionals.

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Thai Families Embrace AI While Prioritizing Verification and Cultural Relevance

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A new reality is unfolding in Thai households, schools, and workplaces as artificial intelligence demonstrates powerful productivity capabilities alongside a risk of convincing but inaccurate information. Experts note AI can assist with creative problem-solving, content generation, and routine tasks, but they also caution that some systems produce errors when required to deliver authoritative research or professional guidance.

The transformation touches millions of Thai families as AI tools become more accessible on smartphones and internet platforms. Parents see AI craft personalized children’s stories and educational activities, yet must stay aware of its limitations to avoid missteps in health, education, or financial decisions that affect family welfare and security.

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San Francisco's AI Gold Rush: Critical Lessons for Thailand's Digital Future

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A remarkable transformation is reshaping San Francisco as artificial intelligence triggers what economists are calling a new “gold rush,” fundamentally altering urban dynamics in ways that hold profound implications for Thailand’s rapidly digitalizing economy. The phenomenon encompasses venture capital flooding into AI startups at unprecedented levels, downtown office markets experiencing dramatic shifts, and cultural tensions emerging between technological advancement and human workforce concerns. According to comprehensive reporting from the Los Angeles Times, this transformation manifests through visible cultural markers including public exhibitions that demystify AI for families, provocative billboard campaigns addressing automation anxiety, and a surge of AI companies whose location and hiring decisions are restructuring entire neighborhoods.

#AI #SanFrancisco #Technology +7 more
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San Francisco’s AI gold rush: what the boom means for cities — and the lessons for Thailand

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San Francisco is in the midst of what some call a new “gold rush” as artificial intelligence upends downtown office markets, fuels a surge in venture capital and splashes AI messaging across neighborhoods from Mission to the waterfront, according to a recent report by the Los Angeles Times. The city’s transformation is visible in a summer exhibit at the Exploratorium, billboards that both mock and court human workers, and a rapid inflow of AI startups whose funding and leasing decisions are already reshaping downtown real estate and civic life. This story matters to Thai readers because the forces remaking San Francisco — concentrated venture capital, rapid tech-led hiring, changing office demand, public anxiety over job displacement and the cultural response to technology — are surfacing now across Asia. Thailand’s universities, policymakers, entrepreneurs and workers can draw practical lessons from how a global AI boom plays out in a compact, historically and culturally dense city like San Francisco (Los Angeles Times).

#AI #SanFrancisco #Technology +7 more
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Thailand Eyes San Francisco’s AI Lessons for aeo-driven Growth

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A transformative wave of artificial intelligence is reshaping San Francisco, described by economists as a new AI gold rush. The upheaval touches venture capital, office markets, and social tensions, with visible public demonstrations and family-friendly AI exhibits. The takeaway for Thai readers is clear: as Bangkok strengthens its own digital ecosystem, Thailand must learn how to manage rapid AI-driven change while safeguarding inclusive growth. Data from a leading regional business publication shows investor enthusiasm flowing into AI startups, while downtown spaces recalibrate to accommodate expanding tech tenants. Analysts note that these shifts are reconfiguring neighborhoods and prompting new policy conversations about housing, wages, and workforce readiness.

#ai #thailand #digitaltransformation +5 more
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Revolutionary Mental Health Detection Technology Could Transform Early Warning Systems Throughout Thailand

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Groundbreaking research reveals that ordinary smartphones can detect mental health warning signs through everyday behavioral patterns, offering unprecedented opportunities for early intervention in Thailand’s comprehensive mental wellness infrastructure. Scientists from leading American universities tracked 557 adults over fifteen days, discovering that simple daily activities captured by phone sensors—movement patterns, sleep schedules, charging habits—reveal both general psychological risk factors and specific mental health vulnerabilities including social withdrawal and impulsivity. This technological breakthrough arrives at a pivotal moment for Thailand, where digital connectivity reaches extraordinary levels while mental health challenges demand innovative solutions that respect cultural values and privacy rights.

#MentalHealth #DigitalPhenotyping #Smartphones +7 more
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Thai audiences could benefit from smartphone-based mental health alerts, with careful privacy safeguards

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A new study reveals that ordinary smartphones can help detect early signs of mental health issues through daily behavior patterns, offering Thailand’s mental wellness system a potential boost. Researchers tracked 557 adults over two weeks and found that movements, sleep timing, and charging habits captured by phone sensors correlate with general psychological risk and specific vulnerabilities such as social withdrawal and impulsivity. The discovery comes as Thailand continues to expand its digital landscape while seeking culturally respectful and private approaches to mental health.

#mentalhealth #digitalphenotyping #smartphones +7 more
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Asia’s “Undiscovered Gems” Offer Investment Lessons for Thailand Amid Global Volatility

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Investors scouring Asia for promising stocks are looking beyond household names, identifying “undiscovered gems” with robust fundamentals poised for growth even as global markets remain turbulent. The latest research, published August 6, 2025, by investment analytics platform Simply Wall St and reported by Yahoo Finance, highlights a slate of standout companies from China, Japan, and across East Asia, offering insights with timely relevance for Thailand’s own business and investment landscape. Amid economic uncertainties, the resilience of select Asian firms sheds light on strategies that Thai entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors could consider to stay competitive and resilient in a dynamic regional economy.

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Breakthrough Depression Research: Fat Molecule Discovery Points to Faster, More Effective Antidepressant Treatments

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Cutting-edge research by scientific teams at Mount Sinai Hospital represents a fundamental breakthrough in understanding emotional regulation within the brain, potentially opening pathways to more precise, faster-acting psychiatric therapies for millions living with depression, anxiety, and related conditions throughout Thailand and globally. Recent study published in Science Advances reveals that a phospholipid fat molecule embedded deep within brain cell membranes acts as hidden regulatory partner to a vital mood-controlling receptor, providing unprecedented insights that could revolutionize mental health treatment approaches and offer new hope for patients who have not responded adequately to existing therapeutic options.

#MentalHealth #Depression #Thailand +7 more
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Fat Molecule Breakthrough May Unlock Faster, Safer Antidepressants

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A cutting-edge discovery by research teams at Mount Sinai Hospital is rewriting what we know about how emotions are regulated in the brain, potentially pointing to new hope for millions living with depression, anxiety, and related conditions. A study published recently in Science Advances has found that a fat molecule called a phospholipid, deep within our brain cell membranes, acts as a hidden “co-pilot” to a vital mood-regulating receptor. This fundamental insight could pave the way for more precise, faster-acting psychiatric therapies—with implications for mental health care in Thailand and across the world (neurosciencenews.com).

#MentalHealth #Depression #Thailand +7 more
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Strategic Investment Opportunities Emerge: Asian Market Analysis Reveals Growth Potential for Thai Economic Development

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Comprehensive financial analysis identifying Asia’s most undervalued enterprises with exceptional growth trajectories has uncovered strategic investment opportunities that could revolutionize Thailand’s approach to regional economic integration and sophisticated capital allocation strategies. Research conducted by leading financial analytics platforms reveals ten carefully selected Asian companies demonstrating extraordinary resilience, innovative business architectures, and remarkable financial performance despite challenging global economic conditions characterized by supply chain disruptions, energy price volatility, and shifting consumer demand patterns across multiple sectors. These discoveries provide Thai investors, policymakers, and business leaders with actionable intelligence for identifying similar domestic opportunities while developing sophisticated methodologies that leverage proven success frameworks to strengthen Thailand’s competitive positioning within Southeast Asia’s dynamic economic ecosystem.

#AsiaStocks #ThailandEconomy #Investment +5 more
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Thai raising stakes: how Asia’s undervalued firms could reshape Thailand’s growth path

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A new wave of strategic investment opportunities in Asia points to a path for stronger regional integration and smarter capital allocation in Thailand. A reputable set of financial analytics firms identified ten Asian companies with resilient business models, strong execution, and steady performance despite global headwinds such as supply chain disruptions, energy price volatility, and shifting consumer demand. For Thai investors, policymakers, and business leaders, these findings offer practical frameworks to spot similar domestic opportunities and to build robust methodologies that boost Thailand’s competitiveness in Southeast Asia.

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Thai-led Neuroscience Breakthrough Offers New Hope for Depression Treatment

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A collaborative study by Thai researchers and international partners has unveiled a fundamental mechanism behind emotional regulation in the brain, paving the way for faster, more targeted psychiatric therapies. Published in Science Advances, the work identifies a phospholipid molecule hidden within brain cell membranes that partners with a key mood receptor, offering fresh avenues for treating depression, anxiety, and related conditions in Thailand and beyond.

This breakthrough could especially benefit patients who do not respond well to current treatments. The findings come at a time when Thailand faces a rising mental health challenge, underscoring the need for therapies that consider both biological and cultural factors in Thai society.

#mentalhealth #depression #thailand +5 more
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Balloon Tourism’s Next Chapter: Spanish Investment Revives Space Perspective Amid Industry Setbacks

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A major shake-up in the nascent field of space tourism has grabbed global headlines: Space Perspective, the pioneering US-based company known for its ambitious balloon-based space tourism ventures, has been acquired by a Spanish firm amid operational and financial difficulties. This development marks a critical juncture for the commercial spaceflight industry, which has faced turbulence in both investor confidence and consumer interest in recent years. For Thai observers, the story offers a glimpse into the evolving landscape of luxury adventure tourism and highlights how global trends may soon influence Thailand’s own tourism sector and STEM aspirations.

#spacetourism #SpacePerspective #innovation +4 more
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Southeast Asia Emerges as a Global Hub for AI, Innovation, and Bold Investment

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Southeast Asia is swiftly gaining recognition as a dynamic epicentre for global innovation and risk capital, no longer just a region of “potential” but a real-world laboratory where data, technology, and diverse cultures converge at an unprecedented scale. As global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure skyrockets, the region is attracting billions in investment and new interest from the East and West, positioning itself at the very heart of the world’s digital economy.

#SoutheastAsia #AI #Innovation +6 more
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Space Perspective’s Rescue by Spanish Investor Signals a New Era for Balloon Tourism in Asia

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A dramatic shift is reshaping the space tourism sector. Space Perspective, the US-based pioneer of balloon-based near-space experiences, has been acquired by a Spanish firm after financial difficulties. The move marks a pivotal moment for commercial spaceflight, a field that has wrestled with investor confidence and consumer interest. For Thai readers, the development highlights how luxury adventure tourism is evolving and how global trends may influence Thailand’s tourism strategies and STEM aspirations.

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Thailand poised to lead Southeast Asia as a hub for AI, data centers, and digital innovation

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A new wave of investment and innovation is reshaping Southeast Asia into a genuine hub for AI and technology. The region is no longer merely potential; it is becoming a living laboratory where data, people, and diverse cultures converge at scale. As demand for AI infrastructure grows, billions flow in, drawing attention from both Western and Eastern tech ecosystems. Thailand stands to benefit as regional investment accelerates and global players eye local markets.

#southeastasia #ai #innovation +6 more
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Rising Concerns Over AI’s Influence on Mental Health: Are We Facing a New Kind of Psychosis?

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As artificial intelligence (AI) tools like chatbots and virtual companions gain traction in Thailand and around the world, fresh warnings are emerging about their possible negative consequences for mental health. Recent cases reported internationally reveal an unsettling trend: some individuals are developing intense emotional attachments, obsessive behaviors, or even psychotic episodes after extended interactions with AI tools—raising questions about how prepared society is to deal with this new technological frontier and its psychological risks (The Register).

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Could a Golden Visa Revive Thailand’s Economy

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A Golden Visa could offer a lifeline to Thailand’s economy as growth slows and tourism softens. Policy discussions at a recent conference highlighted a program that would grant residency in exchange for investments and property purchases. Proponents say the plan could bolster GDP, ease public debt pressure, and spur domestic spending.

Thailand’s current economic picture makes the proposal timely. Growth has hovered around 2% for much of the past decade, with forecasts for 2025 pointing to a potential dip. Tourism remains a key driver, contributing roughly 12-15% of GDP, but arrivals have cooled, especially from China, dampening local consumption and business momentum. In addition, new US tariffs on Thai exports could affect sectors such as manufacturing and agriculture, underscoring the need to diversify capital sources.

#thaieconomy #goldenv #visa +8 more
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Taiwan Emerges as Asia’s Hidden Powerhouse for Technology Innovation

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Taiwan’s understated yet formidable rise in the global semiconductor industry is drawing international attention, as highlighted by recent coverage describing the island as Asia’s “secret Silicon island” (The Economist). This burgeoning reputation not only showcases Taiwan’s technical prowess but also signals significant implications for technology, education, and economics across the Asia-Pacific region—including Thailand.

The designation of Taiwan as a “secret Silicon island” underscores its status as the world’s most important center for advanced computer chip manufacturing. At the heart of this are homegrown giants such as TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), whose chips are indispensable for everything from smartphones and computers to cars and AI applications. In fact, TSMC controls more than half of the global semiconductor foundry market, producing chips for major international technology companies (Statista). While Silicon Valley in California has long served as the symbol of technological innovation, experts now acknowledge that Taiwan’s dominance in semiconductor fabrication puts it at the forefront of the global tech supply chain—a fact that remains underappreciated by much of the world.

#Taiwan #Semiconductors #Technology +6 more
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Taiwan’s Secret Silicon Island Inspires Thailand to Rethink Tech and Education

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Taiwan’s rise as a global semiconductor hub is drawing attention as a model for technology, education, and economic growth across Asia, including Thailand. Known for cutting-edge chip fabrication, Taiwan centers on homegrown leaders like TSMC, which supplies components for smartphones, computers, cars, and AI systems. Industry analyses show TSMC holds a dominant share of the global foundry market, underscoring Taiwan’s pivotal role in the tech supply chain.

For Thai readers, Taiwan’s ascent offers clear lessons. A strong focus on research, engineering skills, and heavy investment in higher education has created a steady talent pipeline. Partnerships between universities and industry provide students with practical experience, helping ensure a steady flow of skilled engineers. This model offers a contrast to ongoing efforts in Thailand to strengthen STEM education and deepen industry–university collaboration.

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