A smart and safe home a new concept for digital age, says researcher

13 Sept 05:16 Key points summarised by AI

Associate Professor Krischonme Bhumkittipich introduces a new 'smart and safe home' concept, aiming to integrate electrical safety directly into smart home technology, addressing the limitations of current systems that often neglect potential hazards.
His research developed an integrated system featuring a solid-state circuit breaker, which is significantly faster and safer than traditional electromechanical devices, enhancing the ability to prevent electrical accidents.
The core of this innovation is 'Home@Cloud,' an operating system that transforms a home into a 'self-thinking' environment by calculating electrical hazard risks before executing user commands and acting as a central gateway for all IoT devices.
Funded by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, this technology aims to improve daily appliance management and particularly benefit the elderly by promoting greater independence and reducing reliance on caregivers.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.