A man trying to automate Thailand’s hospitals

Strange, I live in Thailand and have been following the news closely ever since the pandemic hit but I have not heard of this or seen it mentioned in Thai media. Perhaps a bit of hyperbole to call it a national treasure.

Two decades ago, Laowattana was considered a fringe scientist by his peers. But the pandemic has been a bittersweet validation of his life’s work.

A little good news coming out in a sea of news about people dropping the ball and what not. Also, the part about designing robots in a culturally sensitive manner is fascinating.

“I don’t like the coronavirus, but the pandemic is a fast-forward button.”