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Special Report: Under the Haze – Demystifying the Flames
Under last year’s haze that shrouded the region and sent over two million people to hospital, concerned authorities and policymakers have started to dispel the myth that has lasted for over 16 years, demystifying it and discovering the root causes; the vastly burned forests and ...
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Global warming, El Niño ‘causing water shortages in Thailand'
Global warming and the El Niño phenomenon are having a severe impact on Thailand, as water levels in reservoirs across the country have fallen by an average of 20% compared to normal years, causing water shortages in the agricultural and industrial sectors.Thanitita Boonyamanikun, deputy secretary-general ...
The Nation Reporter
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Thailand puts forward six proposals to boost ASEAN tourism
The Thai cabinet has approved six proposals by the Minister of Tourism and Sports to build up regional partnership in promoting tourism of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).According to Minister of Tourism and Sports Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the proposals will be presented at the ...
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Carbon credits from forests serve as new source of ‘green’ income
Carbon credits, representing the reduction of one tonne of carbon dioxide (CO2), have emerged as a crucial weapon in the ongoing battle against climate change.These credits can be traded on the market, offering a means to offset emissions from various sources.According to an article in ...
The Nation Reporter
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Empathetic migration policies crucial to create more accepting society
Clear government regulations on migrant workers could improve the public attitude towards them, Dr.Sripapha Petcharamesree, a law professor at Chulalongkorn University, told a public forum.She emphasised that Thailand lacks long-term, comprehensive migration policies that aim to foster integration and acceptance.Speaking at the public forum titled ...
The Nation Reporter
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Bank of Thailand insists current policy interest rate ‘appropriate’
The current policy interest rate in Thailand is quite appropriate to the country’s economic landscape and recovery pace, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) insisted on Monday, in its latest response to the current debate which has seen some business leaders and analysts complain that interest ...
The Nation Reporter
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: TOR of Mangrove Conservation Assistant
TERMS OF REFERENCE Mangrove Conservation Assistant Assignment:Mangrove Conservation AssistantLocation:Southern Thailand, with possible regional travelContract Type:Full-time, on site.Reports to:Foundation DirectorDuration:2 years (contingent on performance and funding continuation)Start:ImmediatelyDeadline:2 March 2024 or Until filledPosition:This position is open to Thai nationals and those eligible to work in ThailandOVERVIEWThe Knowledge for ...
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TOR: Finance and Administration Manager
Assignment:Finance and Administration ManagerLocation:Chiang Mai, Thailand, with possible regional travel Contract Type:Full-time, on site. Reports to:Program DirectorDuration:2 years (contingent on performance and funding continuation) Start: ImmediatelyDeadline:Until filledPosition: This position is open to Thai nationalsOVERVIEWThe Knowledge for Development Foundation (K4D) is a newly established not-for-profit organization based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. ...
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The Thai - Cambodian Young Generation Exchange “The future of the ASEAN’s Mekong after the Thai and Cambodia elections”: The Mekong demands to political parties
The Thai – Cambodian Young Generation Exchange “The future of the ASEAN’s Mekong after the Thai and Cambodia elections”: The Mekong demands to political partiesDate: Saturday 29 April 2023Time: 10.00 – 12.00 AMJoin the event via Zoom Contact us (+66) 92 254 3231 or somrudee.youth@gmail.com For Registration ...
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Open Development Thailand publishes a dashboard on “Essential Information on COVID-19 in Thailand."
Open Development Thailand (ODT) recently published a dashboard on “Essential Information on COVID-19 in Thailand,” which collects useful information on the nationwide measures, capacity of health services and medical workforces, hotline contact, educational videos, and infection cases over time. Access to the page>> ...
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Open Development Thailand publishes new pages on COVID-19 Impact on Thai Labor Market and its Dashboard
Open Development Thailand (ODT) recently published a new topic page on “COVID-19 Impact on Thai Labour Market,” which shows that the lockdown measure and other COVID-19 measures significantly affected jobs and workers in Q2/2020. The data dashboard will provide you insights to understand vulnerable informal ...
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Open Development Thailand publishes a new topic page on "COVID-19 in Thailand"
Open Development Thailand (ODT) recently published a new topic page on “COVID-19 in Thailand,” which shows the impacts from and measures of the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand. Like other countries, the COVID-19 has economic, social and environmental impacts. You will learn the key measures implemented ...