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  • AI and humans collaborate to select employment opportunities and increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

    AI and humans collaborate to select employment opportunities and increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

    99% of Fortune 500 companies now use AI to screen job applications. But University of Washington research reveals GPT-4 gives the lowest scores to resumes from people with autism. 76% of neurodivergent job seekers say AI puts them at a disadvantage. Yet Randstad data shows 55% of people with disabilities actually outperform others when using AI tools. [Thailand 🇹🇭] Thailand offers a powerful example. Vulcan Coalition has successfully hired over 500 people with disabilities for AI work.👏 [USA 🇺🇲] The U.S. Department of Labor issued an AI hiring framework last September focusing on bias auditing and human oversight. I want…

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  • Japan Is So Clean It’s Unbelievable!!!

    Japan Is So Clean It’s Unbelievable!!!

    Have you ever scrolled through your feed and stumbled upon photos of Japanese streets, so clean it leaves you stunned? No trash, no oil stains, not even a trash can in sight! And yet, so many people walk there… 🤩 And have you ever wondered, how do they do it!! Part 1: Society and Culture The answer lies in “Osoji” (大掃除), my friend. Classroom cleaning duty. 🧹 Every Japanese student has to mop floors, scrub toilets, and clean hallways every single day, starting from elementary school! It’s not just about wiping the blackboard—they actually get their hands dirty doing everything.…

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  • 750 Million in Asia-Pacific Still Excluded From Economy – But Thai Businesses Are Starting to Change

    750 Million in Asia-Pacific Still Excluded From Economy – But Thai Businesses Are Starting to Change

    The UN hosted APFSD 2026 in Bangkok, pushing companies to seriously embed disability inclusion into ESG frameworks. The theme “Putting Disability Inclusion in ESG” emphasized that the Social pillar must measure workforce representation and digital accessibility — not just green CSR gestures. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance standards. Including disability means businesses must report real metrics on employment and digital access, not just surface-level charity for public image. Over 750 million people with disabilities across Asia-Pacific remain economically excluded. Yet research shows serious corporate hiring could grow regional GDP by 1-7%. Thai companies like Central Group, ERGO, IHG,…

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  • Toxic Dust Is Heavy, But Hearts Still Hope

    Toxic Dust Is Heavy, But Hearts Still Hope

    This year, we received news of dangerous air pollution in Chiang Mai province spiking again. Every year, we hear this same story. The recurring problem has become so severe that children are experiencing nosebleeds—a clear sign that people are being heavily affected. The numbers reflect the urgency: hotspot data from Chiang Mai and northern Thailand, as well as neighboring countries, clearly shows just how bad the air quality has become. The worsening air each year threatens everyone’s health, especially young children and those requiring special care. The solutions we need: The government should already be implementing decisive measures, including coordination…

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